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Crews break ground on new Turner County Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Crews in Turner County officially broke ground on a new courthouse Wednesday afternoon.
The original courthouse was a cornerstone of governance in Turner County for over 120 years.
In November 2023, severe structural issues were discovered, and it was ultimately demolished in February.
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'It's exciting because it's taken quite a while to get to this point,' Turner County Commission Chair Jared Hybertson said. 'Now, it feels like the work is ready to be done, and we're ready to see walls go up. It'll be exciting to see it take shape. A lot of planning, preparation and thought has gone into the new building to serve the people of Turner County.'
The new courthouse will be a 2-story, 34,000 square-foot building designed for both beauty and function.
The Turner County Commission approved a nearly $20 million bond to finance the courthouse construction.
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