McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup

McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup

Nearly two years after a historic flood devastated the southeast South Dakota community of McCook Lake, local officials and community groups say the lake is moving closer to normal summer use.

McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

Birds stand atop a sandbar in McCook Lake on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)Nearly two years after a historic flood devastated the southeast South Dakota community of McCook Lake, local officials and community groups say the lake is moving closer to normal summer use.  But people who use the lake are divided about whether it’s ready. Renae Hansen, who lives in the McCook Lake community, submitted a petition asking…

McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup - The Mexico Ledger

Birds stand atop a sandbar in McCook Lake on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)Nearly two years after a historic flood devastated the southeast South Dakota community of McCook Lake, local officials and community groups say the lake is moving closer to normal summer use.  But people who use the lake are divided about whether it’s ready. Renae Hansen, who lives in the McCook Lake community, submitted a petition asking…

McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup - Seward Independent

Birds stand atop a sandbar in McCook Lake on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)Nearly two years after a historic flood devastated the southeast South Dakota community of McCook Lake, local officials and community groups say the lake is moving closer to normal summer use.  But people who use the lake are divided about whether it’s ready. Renae Hansen, who lives in the McCook Lake community, submitted a petition asking…