South Dakota Record
Aberdeen
High PriorityPublic Safetyopen

Controlled burn for prairie restoration denied

Summary

The Presentation Sisters wanted to burn about 12 acres of prairie for restoration, but the fire chief said no and the board upheld that denial. Neighbors were split — one spoke in favor of the burn.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Residents concerned about smoke and fire risk near the property.

⚠️Who could be affected

The Presentation Sisters lose a prairie-restoration tool they had hoped to use.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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