Judge, Prosecutor, Want Mold Addressed in Selby Courthouse

SELBY, S.D. (AP) — The presiding judge in South Dakota's 5th Judicial District and the lead prosecutor for Walworth County say the County Commission needs to address mold in the courthouse.

Judge Scott Myren and State's Attorney James Hare say the mold is causing respiratory problems in workers.

The American News reports that commissioners had the building inspected after complaints surfaced last year. The inspection turned up no active mold, but a follow-up study was never done and Commissioner David Siemon says there was no inspection for mold behind walls.

Myren says he and others continue to deal with such issues as chest congestion and trouble breathing. He says he wants the problem addressed.

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