Cannabis in South Dakota local government
What South Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
35 South Dakota meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Dakota with the most cannabis activity
- Lincoln County, SD (6)
- Vermillion, SD (5)
- City of Harrisburg, South Dakota, SD (4)
- Hartford, SD (4)
- Brookings, SD (4)
- Brookings, SD (3)
- Aberdeen, SD (2)
- Sturgis, SD (2)
- Minnehaha County, SD (2)
- Spearfish, SD (2)
- Brookings County, SD (1)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to review two rezoning requests and cannabis ordinance changes
The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on two rezoning requests, an ordinance amendment regarding cannabis establishments and dispensaries, and two plat/pre-annexation agreements. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting and…
Council to consider cannabis facilities, day care zoning, and Willow Estates rezoning
The City Council will hold first readings on four ordinances: adding day care centers as a conditional use in R-2 districts, allowing cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facilities in industrial zones, rezoning Willow Estates from R-1 to R-2, and amending cannabis license rules. A second reading is scheduled for an…
Planning Commission to weigh rezoning, day care, and cannabis rules
The Planning Commission will review and make recommendations to the City Council on three items: a rezoning of Tract 1 in Willow Estates Addition from R-1 to R-2, an ordinance adding day care centers as a conditional use in R-2 districts, and an ordinance adding cannabis cultivation, product manufacturing, and testing…
Justice Center, Axon contract, $4.9M claims on agenda
The Board will vote on a consent agenda including $4,902,080.21 in claims, a fireworks permit, a medical cannabis compliance certification for Dakota Herb, and a change order for the 2026 micro surfacing project. Regular business includes discussions on the Lincoln County Justice Center, a contract with Axon Inc…
Harrisburg Council to discuss water source, CFO hiring, and e-bike rules
The Harrisburg City Council will hold a study session to review several topics, including a water source presentation, the job description and hiring process for a Chief Financial Officer, and an ordinance discussion on e-bikes. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an information-sharing and discussion meeting.
County board to consider $3.9M highway budget supplement and airport hangar lease changes
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a $3.9 million supplement to the 2026 Highway Fund Road Construction account and on termination and new lease agreements for hangar sites at the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport. They will also consider a change order for the roundabout project on…
Council to consider $1.2M fire truck, three rezonings
The Aberdeen City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning petitions and a transfer of an alcohol license. They will consider approving a $1.2 million rescue pumper purchase, a $1.1 million EDA grant withdrawal, and a $2.8 million SRF loan reimbursement. Other agenda items include a medical cannabis…
Council to vote on cannabis license renewal and America's 250th resolution
The Hartford City Council will consider renewing a cannabis license for Grass Roots Gardens and pass a resolution supporting America's 250th celebration. They will also review the 2025 annual report, discuss the yard waste disposal site, and set deadlines for economic development proposals and a special meeting for…
Hartford Council renews cannabis license, plans America's 250th celebration
The Hartford City Council approved the renewal of a cannabis cultivation license for Grass Roots Gardens, LLC, and passed a resolution recognizing Hartford as an official America's 250th community. They also discussed plans for the 250th celebration, including a parade theme, flags, a liberty tree, and a community…
Vermillion City Council to consider new Light and Power building and zoning changes
The City Council will discuss a design agreement with Banner Associates for a new Light and Power building and a second reading of a rezoning ordinance for a property at Princeton Street and SD Highway 50. The meeting also includes a public hearing on medical cannabis license renewals and updates to the 2026 Master…
Board approves $2.33 million in county claims
The Lincoln County Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including payment of $2,330,442.05 in county claims and renewal of a medical cannabis cultivation license. Regular business includes motions to create a public defender advisory committee, set airport ground lease rates, and approve a market…
Council to consider approval of 2025 Dixxon Supply, LLC property lease amendment
The Sturgis City Council meeting on Dec 1, 2025 will address a range of items. It will approve consent‑agenda items such as the November 17 minutes and veteran exemptions, and review payroll reports and the Sturgis Rally financial overview. A public hearing will consider the 2025 Dixxon Supply, LLC property lease…
Board will approve $3,164,063.29 in county claims
The Lincoln County Board will consider and vote on several agenda items, including approval of the agenda, payroll of $490,957.25, and various reports. Consent agenda items include a $3,164,063.29 claim payment, renewal of a medical cannabis license for Ned Horsted, and a DOT contract amendment. Regular business…
Council to weigh cannabis license, $451K payment, HADF funding
The Hartford City Council will consider a cannabis dispensary license for Unity Road LLC, approve a $451,588.00 pay application to Rice Lake, and review a funding request from the Hartford Area Development Foundation. The agenda also includes a special event permit for the Hometown Christmas event, a report on…
Hartford Council approves cannabis license, rejects HADF funding
The Hartford City Council approved a cannabis dispensary license for Unity Road, LLC and a special event permit for the Hometown Christmas event. A funding request from the Hartford Area Development Foundation for $55,590 failed, and Keith Carlson was appointed to fill the Ward 1 council vacancy.
City Council approves annexation of Fairgrounds to Brown County
The Aberdeen City Council voted to approve the Fairgrounds Annexation Agreement with Brown County, authorizing the City Manager to sign it. The council also adopted several budget‑related ordinances and approved multiple pay requests, including a $4,255,921.13 water‑reclamation improvement contract. Additional actions…
Board schedules public hearing to adopt $849,245 of 2025 budget supplements
The commission will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2025 to consider multiple budget supplements totaling $849,245, covering support for the poor, domestic abuse fund, prosecution costs, motor vehicle collections, and wheel tax allocations. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as payroll, consent…
City and County to consider rezoning 21625 471st Avenue to light industrial
The Brookings City Council and County Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss a zoning change in a joint jurisdiction area. The City Council will also conduct a budget workshop and consider several liquor license transfers and operating agreements.
Council to vote on licensing first medical cannabis dispensary in Brookings
The City Council will hold a joint meeting with the County Commission for a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for 21625 471st Avenue. The regular meeting includes a budget workshop, consent agenda, a bid award for the 20th Street South Shared Use Path Phase 2 project, first reading of a rezoning from…
City Council to hold budget workshop and vote on zoning and liquor licenses
The City Council will conduct a budget workshop covering a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and fee schedule changes. The body will also decide on several zoning changes, liquor license transfers, and a medical cannabis dispensary license.
Council to hold public hearings on cannabis dispensary rules and zoning map overhaul
The Brookings City Council will conduct public hearings on several ordinances, including regulations for cannabis dispensaries and a comprehensive rezoning of various city properties to a Civic District. A second reading and action on a budget amendment and a citizen's request for reconsideration policy are also…
City Council to hold public hearings on zoning changes and cannabis regulations
The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including reclassifying various city properties to a Civic District and rezoning 716 34th Avenue to a Heavy Business District. The body will also vote on budget amendments and a new appeal process for citizen requests for reconsideration.
Council to vote on amending 2040 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map
The Council will hold public hearings on amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, transferring a liquor license to Domellie's, and authorizing real estate purchase for a parking lot. First readings will be introduced for ordinances on cannabis dispensary regulations, a rezoning at 716 34th Avenue, and rezoning multiple…
Board schedules public hearing on appeal of milk‑condensing plant expansion permit
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and consent items, including tax refunds and a change order for a bridge project. Commissioners will consider motions to establish a Public Defender Office, authorize a letting for a bridge replacement on CR125, and approve a $10,868 change…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning city properties to Civic District
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to review several variance requests and rezoning petitions. The body will discuss updating cannabis dispensary regulations and a Future Land Use Map amendment. The meeting includes a proposal to rezone various city properties to a Civic District.
Planning Commission to consider zoning changes and variances
The Brookings Planning Commission will convene to hear requests for zoning changes, including a large-scale rezone to a Civic District, and three variance requests for property modifications. The body will also discuss amendments to cannabis regulations and approve previous meeting minutes.
Minnehaha County Board to select 2025 leadership and hold cannabis license hearing
The Board of Commissioners will conduct organizational business for 2025, including selecting a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also consider a medical cannabis license and award rural infrastructure funding. Other items include approving over $1.6 million in bills.
City Council pledges $400,000 to Grow Vermillion Campaign through 2029
The City Council approved funding for a local development campaign and a pre-annexation agreement for a new residential subdivision. The body also renewed a medical cannabis license and held a first reading for a solid waste collection fine ordinance.
Council to consider pre-annexation agreement and cannabis license renewal
At its January 6 regular meeting, the Vermillion City Council will hold a public hearing on renewing a medical cannabis license for Aardvark Alternative Medical Solutions. The council will also consider a pre-annexation agreement with AMS Building Systems for properties on SD Highway 19, a request to close W. Kidder…
City Council approves rezoning for multifamily housing on Cherry Street
The City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 1524 to rezone property near Cherry Street for multifamily housing, as well as ordinances for budget revisions and a rural service district adjustment. Medical cannabis licenses for two dispensaries were renewed for 2025. The sales tax rebate program for the…
Vermillion City Council to consider rezoning and supplemental appropriations
The City Council is holding a special and regular meeting to discuss zoning changes, budget appropriations, and software purchases. The body will also review a sales tax rebate extension and a tennis and pickleball court project update.
Commission to vote on Conditional Use Permit for a medical cannabis dispensary
The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider three consent agenda items, including approval of the August 26, 2024 minutes and two conditional use permits. One permit (CU #24‑50) would allow a medical cannabis dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway. The other permit (CU #24‑51)…
Council to consider cannabis license renewal and airport funding
The City Council will hold a hearing regarding a cannabis dispensary license renewal and vote on several liquor and wine license renewals. The body is also considering funding for airport construction and a creek preservation plan.
Spearfish City Council to discuss Comprehensive Plan and renew business licenses
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan. A subsequent regular session will include a public hearing for a cannabis dispensary license renewal and the approval of 48 liquor and wine license renewals.
City Council will hold first readings of the 2025 budget and a zoning amendment for 957 Sherman Street.
The Sturgis City Council will consider tabled items including approval of September 30 special meeting minutes and a maintenance agreement with the SD DOT. The consent agenda sets public hearings for liquor license renewals and a side yard variance at 3136 Vanocker Drive. Under reports, the council will hold first…