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Daugaard to “Break Ground” at Agropur to Celebrate New Hamlin County TIF District

While legislation (SB 58) amending our tax increment finance laws languishes in the House, Governor Dennis Daugaard will be zooming out Tuesday to celebrate South Dakota’s latest TIF district in Lake Norden:

Invitation to Agropur "Announcement Celeberation," sent to DFP 2018.02.23.
Invitation to Agropur “Announcement Celeberation,” sent to DFP 2018.02.23.

The Governor’s Office refers to Agropur’s Announcement Celebration as a “ceremonial groundbreaking”… which is funny, since all sorts of ground was broken way back in December at the Lake Norden cheese factory:

Construction on west side of Agropur cheese factory, Lake Norden, South Dakota, 2017.12.15.
Construction on west side of Agropur cheese factory, Lake Norden, South Dakota, 2017.12.15.

Agropur abviously doesn’t need the Governor to turn any dirt any more than the need the tax increment financing that the Hamlin County Commission approved at its February 20 meeting. But at least the Lake Norden event gives the Governor a quick out from the State Tribal Listening Session he’s welcoming at the Pierre Red Rossa tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

3 Comments

  1. Chris S.

    I’m still amazed at the name “Agropur.” Why would anybody give a company a name that looks like it’s pronounced “A Groper”?

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