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All Lake County residents should sign up for Lake County alerts - text LCDISPATCHCOUNTY to the number 80946 to enroll Para hispanohablantes, envíe un mensaje de texto con LCDISPATCHCOUNTYSP al 80946

All City of Madison residents should sign up for City of Madison alerts from Lake County 9-1-1 – text LCDISPATCHCITY to the number 80946 to enroll Para hispanohablantes, envíe un mensaje de texto con LCDISPATCHCITYSP al 80946

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Contact Information

ALL EMERGENCIES 9-1-1

Non-emergency Dispatch:
605-256-7620

Non-emergency Police:
605-256-7531

Non-emergency Sheriff:
605-256-7615

911 Director:
605-256-7621

Announcements

Transportation Plan Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Public Meeting by the Board of County Commissioners to discuss and receive public input on the development of the Lake County Five Year County Highway and Bridge Plan (Transportation Plan). The meeting will be September 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse.

Plat Deadline 9/22
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Complete Plats due for the 10/7/25 meeting

September - License Plate Renewal S
Monday, September 1, 2025

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with S.

CUP/Variance Deadline 9/15
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Complete applications due for the 10/7/25 meeting

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