Midweek Update March 26 with Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota and Luke Hagen
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
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They've been busy preparing for their annual Night at the Races fundraiser event, held April 4 at the Highland Conference Center in Mitchell.
Additionally, the Safe Place is anticipating the opening of its new facility at the corner of North Kimball Street and East Green Drive, in northeastern Mitchell, this June.
What does the Safe Place do exactly? How is it a benefit to the community?
Hear from Hoffman and Berndt speak on the nonprofit's mission and how it has expanded to help more people in need.
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