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.
22 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)
- Brookings, SD (4)
- Minnehaha County, SD (4)
- Brookings, SD (3)
- Aberdeen, SD (2)
- Vermillion, SD (1)
- Sturgis, SD (1)
- Brookings County, SD (1)
Latest matching meetings
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…
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…
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…
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.
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)…
Board to adopt ordinance amending medical cannabis dispensary licensing
The Minnehaha County Board will consider and adopt Ordinance MC 66-24, which amends the licensing rules for medical cannabis dispensaries. It will also hear an appeal of a conditional use permit for a manufactured home and hold public hearings to declare three properties public nuisances. Additional motions include…
Board to consider STOP‑P Grant Funds Agreement with State Public Safety
The Minnehaha County Board will vote on a STOP‑P grant funds agreement from the South Dakota State Department of Public Safety, Victims’ Services. It will also conduct a first reading of a medical cannabis dispensary licensing ordinance and set a second‑reading date. Several equipment purchases and service contracts…