(Undated) — The debate over where to build a new state prison heats up as mayors push back on proposed sites. Project Prison Reset’s task force backs construction near Mitchell or Worthing, South Dakota. But both mayors are saying not so fast. Worthing Mayor Crystal Jacobson warns her town can’t handle the financial strain or infrastructure demands. Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson says residents don’t support it, and he’s not going against their wishes. He adds the state needs to do a better job informing the public if it wants local buy-in. The task force meets again July 8th, with lawmakers set to review recommendations in a special session.
