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Lakeshore development rezoning gets first approvals by Mitchell Planning Commission amid opposition
Jun. 9—MITCHELL — The tension was palpable as businessmen and Mitchell's mayor expressed their support for a development amid calls to slow the process down to hear from neighboring property owners. The Mitchell Planning Commission, during its regular meeting on Monday, June 9, recommended approval of a tract and two lots to be zoned from Urban Development District to Lakeshore Planned Unit Development District. The plats are part of the JTZ Properties lakeshore development at North Ohlman Street and North Harmon Drive west of the National Guard Armory. City Planner Mark Jenniges included items in the 25-acre development plan so as not to bring multiple amendments before the Planning Commission at a future date. The plan includes conditional use options for building construction, duplexes, single and multi-family dwellings, and daycares, among other items. Developer Justin Thiesse, who owns JTZ Properties, hopes that the senior living center will provide nursing students from Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell Technical College with jobs, and will start with an estimated $1.5 million overall payroll. The senior living center will have 56 housing units, and add an additional $200,000 in property taxes, according to Thiesse. Lot No. 2 is to be the site of a Peaceful Pines Senior Living Center. Peaceful Pines has locations in Brookings, Madison, Spearfish, and Rapid City, according to Thiesse. "We want to keep the nature feel. We want a farmer, for instance, to be able to move in there and feel like they're at home," Thiesse said. The senior center will bring in jobs and increase tax money to the city, according to Thiesse. A proposed event venue and the senior center is an estimated $30 million construction project. Brian Klock, who owns Klock Werks and sits on the Mitchell Area Development Corporation board, told the commission that he had invested a million dollars into his property, which is northwest of the proposed senior living center. "I love the property because it was in the county. It was a quiet space. It was 15 acres that I owned there for my kid to just be a kid, to be a farm kid," Klock said. Klock said he was not against the development, but was concerned that the development plan had too broad of a list of things that could be built there, including a strip mall, car wash or a gas station. "I felt like it was just a little bit broad of cloth to throw," Klock said. "And so I just feel like we should just pump the brakes a little bit and just find out what the specifics are on everything." Planning commissioner Jon Schmitz echoed some of Klock's concerns for slowing the process down. He rescinded his motion to approve the development, and at voting time was the sole commissioner to vote down the rezoning request. Council member Jacob Sonne abstained. Sonne works for SPN and Associates. "The process was done correctly," Jenniges told the Mitchell Republic. City Attorney Justin Johnson fielded questions from commissioners and from Klock. "This isn't the end of the process," Johnson said. "This is just the first step. Notices were sent out as required by state law and by our ordinances, so the process has been followed. Obviously, there's some people out there that believe that they should have been more involved in the process, but we can't require that." Thiesse said to Klock during the meeting that he had called and left a message with Klock, but had never heard back. Local developer Jeremy Jensen expressed support of the project to the Planning Commission, and estimated that 40 to 50 jobs would bring families of about 100 to 120 people to Mitchell, who will need housing. "If they don't build here, it is going to get built somewhere," Jensen said. "So we better start wrapping our fingers around some of these projects and showing some support, otherwise we're just going to continue being stagnant." In March, Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson, during his state of the city address, announced that Thiesse hoped to open a senior living center development at Lake Mitchell. Thiesse had sought financial support from the MADC for this development, but was told that was not something that MADC did. Thiesse has since resigned from the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The MADC and Chamber both operated in partnership with each other under the same roof. During Monday's meeting, Hanson addressed the commission about Klock and neighbors of the lakeshore development not having enough time to know about the project. Hanson reminded Klock that Thiesse had approached the MADC. "Right now, the development corporation is pushing a Level 5 maximum security prison in this town with full support," Hanson said. "How many of them are sitting in support in the audience right now? Don't blame the guy that's willing to invest millions of dollars into our community for something most people would actually want, versus having murderers in their community." Hanson called out the MADC for not supporting "projects like this," while receiving subsidies in the "hundreds of thousands of dollars" from the city government. He pointed out that the city is spending $25 million on improving the lake's quality to bring people to town. "The fact that the development corporation isn't here standing up for him, but they are for the prison, is nuts," Hanson said. On May 19, the Mitchell City Council approved the annexation of lot No. 2, which is in the process of being recorded at the Davison County Register of Deeds. The city has planning jurisdiction over these lots. The recommendation will go before the Mitchell City Council on June 16, according to Jenniges. If approved, Thiesse plans to break ground in the fall. "Everything that's good is worth fighting for," Thiesse told the Mitchell Republic following the meeting.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a train and vehicle on Monday, May 5. WBRSO said the call came in around 5:30 a.m. for this crash which happened at LA 1 and Lukeville Lane. They said the driver sustained minor injuries. There is no word yet on whether the driver was transported to the hospital. The investigation into this crash remains ongoing and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Stolen vehicle chase in Port Allen leads to crash, sheriff says Trump does not rule out taking Greenland by force 3 dead, 5 injured in a shooting at Arizona restaurant, police say US curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in Milan-Cortina Olympic mixed doubles field 1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say President Trump says there is a possibility for some trade agreements Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-05-2025
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Buildings damaged in explosion at Salt Lake City gas station, investigation underway
SALT LAKE CITY () — An explosion at a Chevron gas station in Salt Lake City has damaged several nearby buildings and prompted an ongoing investigation. The reported explosion happened Monday morning, May 5, just after 3 a.m. near 1700 West and North Temple. (Jordan Tracy/KTVX) The Salt Lake City Police Department, which responded to the scene, said the blast blew out several windows and damaged structures at both the gas station and several nearby businesses. As of 6 a.m., police said there were no reported or known injuries. Witnesses report hearing the loud explosion, and people were seen yelling and running away from the scene before first responders arrived. Authorities tell that there was a small fire in the area by the time Salt Lake City Fire arrived on scene. It is currently unclear what caused the explosion at this time, but an investigation led by Salt Lake City Fire is underway. A preliminary investigation has led authorities to believe a gas leak may be the culprit behind the explosion. In a news release, the Salt Lake City Police Department said there is no known risk to the community and all utilities in the area have been shut off as a precaution. Officers are on scene assisting with scene security and traffic control. SLCPD said it will remain on the scene as needed and asks the public to avoid the area while crews work through their investigation. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. 82 charged with trespassing on military property Conclave to choose the new pope will be the most geographically diverse in history More showers, thunderstorms start the work week in Utah US curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in Milan-Cortina Olympic mixed doubles field Buildings damaged in explosion at Salt Lake City gas station, investigation underway Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-05-2025
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American curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in Milan-Cortina Olympic mixed doubles field
Associated Press Americans Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin clinched a berth in the 2026 Olympic mixed doubles curling competition when they beat Canada 8-4 at the world championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on Saturday to earn a fifth-place finish that was enough for a spot in Milan-Cortina. It will be the first Olympics for Dropkin, who was runner-up to five-time Olympian and 2018 gold medalist John Shuster at the U.S. men's trials for each of the last two Winter Games. Thiesse was an alternate for Nina Roth's women's team in Pyeongchang in 2018. 'It's a huge relief,' Thiesse told the CBC. 'This has been the goal, the dream, for both of us for so long and we both worked so hard for it. To be playing together and be such good friends, and just do it together is really, really exciting.' Thiesse and Dropkin won the U.S. mixed doubles trials this winter to earn the right to represent the country at the world championships in Canada. But the Americans needed to finish at least fifth in Fredericton to qualify for the Olympics. After beating Canada on Saturday, Thiesse and Dropkin had to wait out Scotland's 9-6 win over Australia in another placement match to clinch a trip to Italy. 'We felt like we were in control of our own destiny with our Olympics so let's just give it our all,' Thiesse said. 'We felt like we did that today.' The U.S. Olympic trials for the men's and women's curling teams are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in November. ___ AP sports: in this topic
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03-05-2025
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American curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in Milan-Cortina Olympic mixed doubles field
Americans Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin clinched a berth in the 2026 Olympic mixed doubles curling competition when they beat Canada 8-4 at the world championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on Saturday to earn a fifth-place finish that was enough for a spot in Milan-Cortina. It will be the first Olympics for Dropkin, who was runner-up to five-time Olympian and 2018 gold medalist John Shuster at the U.S. men's trials for each of the last two Winter Games. Thiesse was an alternate for Nina Roth's women's team in Pyeongchang in 2018. 'It's a huge relief,' Thiesse told the CBC. 'This has been the goal, the dream, for both of us for so long and we both worked so hard for it. To be playing together and be such good friends, and just do it together is really, really exciting.' Thiesse and Dropkin won the U.S. mixed doubles trials this winter to earn the right to represent the country at the world championships in Canada. But the Americans needed to finish at least fifth in Fredericton to qualify for the Olympics. After beating Canada on Saturday, Thiesse and Dropkin had to wait out Scotland's 9-6 win over Australia in another placement match to clinch a trip to Italy. 'We felt like we were in control of our own destiny with our Olympics so let's just give it our all,' Thiesse said. 'We felt like we did that today.' The U.S. Olympic trials for the men's and women's curling teams are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in November. ___ AP sports:
