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As a member of the 1st Cavalry Band, Bob Nelsen played for many dignitaries in Japan, both at the end and following World War II.
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SIOUX FALLS — A Wagner man formerly employed as a physician for Indian Health Services at the Wagner Indian Health Service Clinic has been indicted by a federal grand jury for four Counts of Sexual Abuse and four Counts of Abusive Sexual Contact involving his patients.
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Yankton’s legislative delegation was on hand at Majestic Bluffs Friday to answer questions about the current session.
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AVON — The Avon school district is considering additional security and a restraining order against a Tyndall woman who allegedly assaulted the school attorney.
The Yankton County Commission is scheduled to discuss a bridge preservation grant agreement during its regular meeting Tuesday.
One incumbent has filed to run for a seat on the Yankton City Commission.
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The collective giving organization of the Yankton area, 100 Women of Yankton, is holding its fifth membership distribution meeting on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, located at 504 W 27th St in Yankton. The event will consist of five-minute presentations by five randomly selec…
A Yankton High School Class of 1980 40th anniversary reunion meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 18, at River’s Edge (old Gurney Landing).
A former Yankton County zoning administrator is suing the county and two county commissioners over his removal from his post last year.
Last year wasn’t a significantly busier year for either the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office or the Yankton Police Department (YPD) in 2019, but both law enforcement entities had some big takeaways from the year.
AVON — Ron Swier was recently honored as South Dakota’s School Counselor of the Year — which he admits was interesting considering he graduated from a high school that didn’t have a counselor.
It was a bitterly cold, breezy day in Yankton Thursday — the high temperature was just 7 degrees — but these geese had no problem settling in along the bike trail at Riverside Park to soak up some winter sun. The geese were part of a flock of more than two dozen birds grazing near the Missou…
OACOMA — The 49th annual American Legion MidWinter Conference will be held at the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Oacoma Feb. 21-23, 2020. Legionnaires, American Legion Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders from across the State of South Dakota wil…
Reservations for the Victorian Tea at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home, 509 Pine Street, are being taken until noon today (Friday). Seating is limited to 24 guests.
VERMILLION — The Main Street Center, 320 W. Main, Vermillion, will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 8 a.m.-noon.
United Way’s Clothing Closet will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in honor of Presidents Day.
The Yankton Morning Optimist Club is sponsoring a free Gym and Swim Event at the Summit Center in Yankton on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 1-5 p.m.
Servant Hearts Clinic will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observation of Presidents Day. The next clinic night will be Monday, February 24, at 5:30 p.m.
OMAHA, Neb. — In appreciation of those who have served in America’s Armed Forces, First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) and Nebraska Athletics are proud to partner together to provide a total of 3,000 tickets to active military, veterans and their families to the 2020 Red-White Husker Spring F…
PIERRE — This weekend, campers can begin making reservations for summer stays in South Dakota State Parks.
PIERRE — Spring Load Restrictions in South Dakota can be placed on state highways between Feb. 15-April 30, 2020. A map of proposed spring load restrictions is posted at: https://dot.sd.gov/travelers/of-interest/spring-load-restrictions and on the SDDOT’s 5-1-1 website https://www.safetravel…
Yankton Community Library is kicking off the 2020 series of Adult Craft Night classes on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Join the staff for an evening of light-hearted fun and make a set of banners to bring some St. Patrick’s Day color to your home.
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Yankton Animal Control has several pets looking for their owner. If you are missing your cat or dog, call dispatch at 605-668-5210. If you wish to adopt an animal, contact Heartland Humane Society at 605-664-4244.
• Noah Tramp, 20, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday on a probation hold.
• A report was received at 10:34 a.m. Thursday of an accident on Summit St.
• A report was received at 1:16 p.m. Thursday of the theft of a purse on E. 3rd St.
Dam readings were not available at press time.
The Yankton County Register of Deeds Office has been no stranger to big numbers in recent years.
China’s huge losses in its pork production have opened tremendous opportunities for American farmers, a livestock industry expert said Wednesday.
PARKSTON — A Yankton woman has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash near Parkston.
There will be no school for Yankton School District (YSD) students in Preschool through Grade 12 on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
SIOUX FALLS — Seven South Dakotans have been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier for their roles in a large-scale methamphetamine conspiracy.
PIERRE — The South Dakota Chamber and Economic Development Council (SDCEDC) will be holding their winter conference Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre.
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will hold a public information open house regarding proposed improvements to U.S. Highway 20 (US-20) in Pierce and Cedar counties. The meeting will be held at Randolph High School, 207 North Pierce Street, in Randolph, on Tuesd…
VERMILLION — U.S. News & World Report ranked two programs from the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business in its list of the 2020 Best Online Programs. Among the top programs in the nation, Beacom was ranked in the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) category and…
HURON — Chairman Dan Klimisch of Yankton announces that the James River Water Development District awarded $331,930 in cost-sharing assistance at their annual Board of Directors meeting held in Pierre on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
PIERRE — During the 78th South Dakota Rural Electric Association annual meeting Jan. 16-17, numerous South Dakotans were recognized for their dedication to the electric cooperative program in the state.
KEARNEY, Neb. — Providing a safe and secure environment for teammates and the people served in all facilities operated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a priority.
Yankton Animal Control has several pets looking for their owner. If you are missing your cat or dog, call dispatch at 605-668-5210. If you wish to adopt an animal, contact Heartland Humane Society at 605-664-4244.
• Larry Rederick, 45, Wakonda, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for breach of conditions.
• A report was received at 9:56 a.m. Wednesday of an accident on Summit St.
• A report was received at 11:22 p.m. Tuesday of a residential burglary on Memory Lane.
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