(Mitchell, SD) — Mitchell leaders are making a strong push to bring South Dakota’s new men’s prison to Davison County. The Project Prison Reset task force is still weighing options, including Worthing, Mitchell, or expanding existing prison sites. But Mitchell’s city council, development groups, and county leaders are all backing the idea. They say a site just south of town could offer inmates access to strong rehab and education programs, and that Mitchell has the water infrastructure to support a facility long-term. Not everyone’s on board with some residents raising concerns about public safety. In response, the Mitchell Development Corporation is holding three forums later this month to hear from the community.
