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Minnehaha County approves Dec. 26 paid holiday after heated public comment
Summary
The Minnehaha County Commission voted Nov. 4 to designate Dec. 26, 2025, a paid county holiday to aid employee retention; commissioners said the decision aligns with state and city observances, while several residents criticized the move and demanded cost figures.
Minnehaha County commissioners on Nov. 4 voted to designate Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, as a paid holiday for county employees, citing recruitment and retention concerns and alignment with state and municipal closures.
Tom Greco, the county's commission administrative officer, told the board the designation is used “very sparingly” and was recommended after a county compensation-and-benefits review. “These are done very sparingly,” Greco said, adding that the state, Unified Judicial System and City of…
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