Davison County Commission Awards Gravel Bid, Approves Hires and Bandstand Project

The Davison County Commission approved a gravel contract, awarded a low fuel bid, and allocated funds for a bandstand repair project during last week’s meeting. Commissioners also moved forward with two full-time hires, set a September hearing for a temporary liquor license, and continued work on the 2026 budget.

By Christal Blue August 19, 2025 11:27 am

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Davison County Commission approved a gravel contract, a low bid on fuel, and funding for a bandstand repair project at last week’s meeting. Commissioners also signed off on two new full-time hires, set a hearing for a temporary liquor license in early September, and continued work on the 2026 budget. The meeting was wrapped up after an executive session, with the next session scheduled for 9am today.

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