MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Friends of Firesteel is turning first to Lake Mitchell residents as it works to raise $3 million toward the city’s $25 million lake restoration project. The nonprofit has already secured $1.7 million in pledges, including major gifts from the Sam F. Weller Foundation, the Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation, and several six-figure private donors. While city officials say full funding for the dredging is in place, Mayor Jordan Hanson welcomed the nonprofit’s support. Donors will be recognized on a plaque once the long-debated restoration project gets underway in 2026. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
Friends of Firesteel Push Lake Mitchell Fundraising to $3M Goal
Friends of Firesteel is rallying Lake Mitchell residents to help raise $3 million in support of the city’s $25 million lake restoration project. With $1.7 million already pledged from major foundations and private donors, the nonprofit is playing a key role in backing the long-awaited dredging effort. Mayor Jordan Hanson says while the city has secured full project funding, community donations will be recognized with a plaque once work begins in 2026 to restore Lake Mitchell’s health and vitality.
