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6 days ago
- Politics
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NOPE says yep to Project Prison Reset's site selection
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Project Prison Reset's task force in South Dakota has endorsed a plan that rejects a proposed site for a new prison in Lincoln County. The decision is a victory for a group that opposed the construction of a new facility between Harrisburg and Canton. The long fight is over for Kyah Broders and Michelle Jensen, NOPE board members.A new state prison will not be built on this Department of Corrections-owned land near their homes. 'Nothing has really set in yet, other than I'm over the moon that the legislators and our governor obviously brought forth this whole reset process,' said Broders. Former mayor back in court for triple homicide 'It was a big day yesterday and it does it feels great to know that all this hard work all this time, the efforts that it is actually paying off,' said Jensen. The two are part of a group of friends and neighbors who got together and made their voices heard. The group formed a non profit, grew to 12 hundred members, lobbied lawmakers, raised legal funds, educated themselves and fought hard. 'This battle was tough; it was emotionally draining. It was time-consuming. I mean, we all have jobs during the day,' said Jensen. It's clear to them that improvements need to be made in the prison system, but the process needs to remain open. Both Broders and Jensen applaud lawmakers and the new governor, Larry Rhoden. 'It's been a more transparent process, which is how I think all facts of the government should work,' said Jensen. And they are grateful to the hundreds of people who made their opposition to the proposed prison effective. 'It's definitely been a group effort, it's amazing to know that you can make a difference with your voice but you have to get involved and you have to stay involved,' said Broders. Locations in the Mitchell and Worthing areas are possible spots for a future DOC facility or facilities. The task force has also endorsed the possibility of building at current department facilities, which include locations in Sioux Falls and Springfield. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
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Minneapolis restaurant reveals flood wreckage left by burst water main
Terzo in southwest Minneapolis provided an update on the aftermath of a burst water main that has left the Italian restaurant closed ever since. The destructive main break sent torrents of water through the building overnight on Feb. 13, flooding its basement and causing water damage to its building and neighbors. Terzo said in an update last week the city has declared an intent to condemn the building, as it's currently uninhabitable after the event. The flooding was so extreme that the owners said the basement had water "up to the ceiling." The flooding led to the closure of next-door Paperback Exchange, and affected business operations at the Sparrow Café and Theisen Renovation, according to the Broder family. Residents of apartments located on the second level have also been forced to leave their homes. The owners said the fate of Terzo is undetermined at this point. "At this point, we can't say what this means for Terzo except to say that we're looking at every option for clean-up and recovery and assessing if, when and how we might be able to re-open," the post reads. "We will be working closely with our landlord, our insurer, contractors and the city to understand the full extent of the damage and what is needed to move forward. Some of that work might take a while to complete but the answers will guide our decisions." View the 8 images of this gallery on the original article The Broder family, which also owns Broder's Cucina Italiana and Broder's Pasta Bar at the same Penn and 50th intersection as Terzo, said Terzo staff "has been amazing" since the flood, with many of them coming to the restaurant within hours of the water break looking for ways to help. The owners say they're making sure wages for for staff are covered, with belief that its insurer will provide longer-term compensation for at least some who have lost income. "We're also looking at ways to offer them positions at the other restaurants, but all of this still may not be enough to cover everyone's immediate needs," the owners said. The Broders also own Broders' Cucina Italiana and Broders' Pasta Bar. The business has launched a to help support 20 Terzo staff members as they navigate what's next. As of Monday morning, the fundraiser has raised over $11,100 of its $30,000 goal. "For almost 12 years, Terzo has been a part of this community; it has been a joy to serve you and to get to know our neighbors. We are grateful for every guest who has walked through our doors, for every employee who has become part of our extended family and for the overwhelming support we have received over the years," the business said. "We will share news as we learn it and do our best to make our critical decisions as quickly as possible. Knowing that this will inevitably take longer than any of us would like, we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding."
