Issue Forum to be Held on Thursday October 31 in Mitchell

By Mitchell Now October 29, 2024 9:58 am

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a forum on the ballot issues that will appear before the voters in the general election on November 5, 2024. The featured speaker is South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

The forum will be held at 11:30am on Thursday, October 31 at the James Valley Community Center in Mitchell. The event is free and open to the public. However, if you wish to partake in lunch at the event you need to call 605-995-8441 prior to the day of the event.

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