Newell, SD
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 the Whatever It Takes Coalition hosted a luncheon meeting at the Newell Christian Fellowship Community Hall. Jason Evans and Lara Cunningham with the SD Department of Revenue presented about Alcohol Licensing, Alcohol Training Programs, Youth Consumption, Social Host, Alcoholic Seltzers, THC Infused Beverages, Tobacco products, Vapor Products and other age-restricted products.
There was a great turn out with representations from the Belle Fourche City Council, Newell City Council, Alcohol retailers, Butte County Auditor, Butte County Extension, WIT Coalition members, community members, Belle Fourche Chamber, SDNG Drug Demand, and Butte County Sheriff.
Jason and Lara showed a slide presentation and answered questions along with way about how to legal serve alcohol and what to watch for with seltzers, etc.
BC Sheriff, Fred Lamphere, ended the meeting by going over data that the Sheriff’s Office has collected for January 1st through September 30, 2025. There was a lot of interested in what he had to share. Butte County is a big county so they cover a lot of miles. 147,962 miles to date for the sheriff and deputies. Sheriff Lamphere stressed, “Illegal drugs and associated crimes remain the most prevalent issues in Butte County. The Sheriff’s Office collaborates with the state and federal agencies to combat these challenges. Despite enforcement efforts, new groups often emerge to replace those apprehended”.
If you are interested in knowing more about the information shared at this meeting you are welcome to contact the Whatever It Takes Coalition Director, Sabrina Harmon at 605-381-9136 to learn more or if you would like to be part of the WIT Coalition please reach out.
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