Established in 1862, Minnehaha County is a political subdivision of the State of South Dakota, with its county seat in Sioux Falls. It functions as a local government body, providing essential public services to its residents. These services include law enforcement through the Sheriff's Office, the administration of justice via the court system, public records management (Auditor, Register of Deeds), tax assessment and collection, public health services, and infrastructure maintenance through the Highway Department. The county is governed by a board of elected commissioners who oversee its operations and budget.

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