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Southeastern Council of Governments reports $150M in grants/loans supported region; Minnehaha County cited as top beneficiary
Summary
Southeastern Council of Governments officials briefed trustees on 2024 loan and grant activity, reporting roughly $150 million in grants and loans across six counties, revolving loan activity, and affordable-housing projects including the Governor's House program and recycled-home relocations.
Officials from the Southeastern Council of Governments (SECOG) and affiliated development organizations presented an annual update to the Minnehaha County Commission on Jan. 28, describing regional grant and loan activity, affordable-housing projects and small-business lending supported through the council's programs.
Lynn (surname not provided), president and CEO of SECOG, said the planning and development district serves six counties and 40 municipalities; the organization reported about $4.5 million in revenues in 2024, roughly half of which came from administering the Southeastern Development Foundation and Dakota Business Finance programs. Lynn said SECOG does not have taxing authority and…
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