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Nursing home planned on tribal land
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is starting work on a nursing home that is being built southeast of the Royal River Casino and Hotel. The 40-plus unit facility is scheduled to be open next fall, said Tony Reider, the tribe’s president. The nursing home, expected to cost about $20 million, will have a strong focus […]
Sanford Christmas Trees 2020
The tradition continues! Henry Carlson Company’s shop employees and Sanford Health’s maintenance crew cut down two Christmas trees for Sanford Hospital Monday. We cut the first tree outside of Valley Springs. The second tree came from Sanford’s Stevens Center. The first tree was transported to Children’s Hospital and the other tree was moved to the […]
Sanford Children’s Hospital Christmas at the Castle
Henry Carlson Construction is sponsoring Christmas at the Castle on December 1st at 6:00 PM. The tree lighting ceremony will be held on the Sanford Children’s Hospital front lawn. Hot cocoa and sweet treats will be served. There will be shopping for special ornaments and other merchandise to support local kids. Face masks and social […]
Work begins on jail expansion, remodel
Demolition started this week at the Brookings County Detention Center property, as contractors tore down the outdoor recreation center, took out a parking lot, and moved in equipment in preparation for renovations and additions to the jail. “They’re just preparing the site is what they’re doing,” Sheriff Marty Stanwick said. “Once they get the site […]
Henry Carlson Construction hires Project Accountant
Henry Carlson Construction has hired a new Project Accountant, Trevor Overweg. Trevor is originally from Platte, SD and grew up working for his father’s residential construction business and worked in commercial construction for a few years. Most recently, he was a Project Accountant at SDSU Facilities and Services. Welcome Trevor!
Henry Carlson Companies Hires Corporate Safety/Risk Manager
Henry Carlson Companies is excited to welcome Ron Faber to our team! Ron is our new corporate safety/risk manager and brings over 40 years of experience in the safety field. Welcome Ron!
The Banquet’s Project: SOS
Henry Carlson Construction and ASCO employees donated 750 composition and spiral notebooks to The Banquet’s Project: SOS program. Last year over 6,000 backpacks were distributed to kids in the area. This year DoorDash is assisting with backpack deliveries. For more information about the program or to donate, visit: https://thebanquetsf.org/project-sos.
Amanda Painter Promoted to Controller
Congratulations to Amanda Painter on her promotion from Project Accountant to Controller. Amanda has been assisting with the Controller duties since the position became open in March and has now officially taken on the role full-time. She will continue to assist with the Sanford Project Accountant duties until that position is filled. Amanda has […]
JT Thomas Retires after 43 Years
Today is JT Thomas’ last day at Henry Carlson Construction, LLC. JT started with the company in 1977. Taking a look back at 1977: Elvis performed in Sioux Falls and later died that same year. Minerva’s opened its doors in downtown Sioux Falls. Jimmy Carter was president. The average cost of a house was $49,000. Movies […]
COVID-19 prompts a call to help those most affected
A lot of people need help during the coronavirus pandemic, and there are a lot of ways to help. On Tuesday, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken announced the establishment of the One Sioux Falls Fund to help local residents impacted by COVID-19 in the Sioux Falls area. Set up in conjunction with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, it was […]