McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 10, 2026

Words: 984

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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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 the state to maintain a no-wake restriction on the lake until further cleanup is completed. Hansen said …

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