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Located in southeastern South Dakota, the city of Yankton draws much of its vibe from the Missouri River. But the longest river in the United States only begins to scratch the surface of recreation possible in and around Yankton. This summer is the perfect time for residents and visitors alik...Continue Reading

A few years ago, Veronica Trezona was working with several people in the Yankton area to organize a World Day of Prayer. She was amazed at how many people were not aware of the different cultures represented in the area. “I believe it is normal for people to not always notic...Continue Reading

The popularity of camping skyrocketed in 2020 as vacationers turned to outdoor vacations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. But as any seasoned camper will report, the hassle of packing, setting up, taking down and cleaning can often get in the way of the relaxation goal. Business owners Matt and Amanda Arche...Continue Reading

South Dakota’s economy is growing faster than any state in the nation, according to last Friday’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) release from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). South Dakota grew at an annual rate of 9.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020, more than double th...Continue Reading

Songwriting is often an effort in storytelling. As one singer/songwriter gains popularity in the Yankton, South Dakota area, part of that story involves introducing himself to new audiences. He goes by the stage name of Yuya Mix, a few followers know him by his full name, William Yuya Mix, bu...Continue Reading

The South Dakota Workforce Report for 2019 is now available. This comprehensive, annual report on South Dakota's labor market examines all aspects of the state's labor economics, including population and workforce demographics, gross domestic product, labor force, worker commuting, worker levels by industry and establishment size, personal income, poverty, population projections, employmen...Continue Reading

Yankton Area Progressive Growth (YAPG) and the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce currently operate under one roof. In the near future, they may also operate under one name. An exploratory process has recently been launched to see whether it may be in the best interests of both entities to operate as ...Continue Reading

Erica Aguilar is a community leader and young professional who has made Yankton her home. She was born in California and raised in Mexico where she met her now husband - Carlos Almeda. When Carlos moved to Yankton for a career opportunity, Erica soon followed. “Yankton is a wonderful communit...Continue Reading

“Connect where you’re different” – that’s the motto of Ashley Dimmer, Associate Director of Admissions at Mount Marty University. “There are a lot of misconceptions about diversity and inclusion. As a professional, I want to help people to understand what those two words mean,” said Ashley Dimmer, Associate Director of Admission...Continue Reading

Connecting Cultures is an initiative designed to break down barriers and open minds to the experiences of others. Yankton is a diverse community, home to people of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, home to a growing LGBTQ community, and a place where multiple languages are spoken. We are diverse an...Continue Reading

Governor Kristi Noem laid out a framework for up to $400 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to assist South Dakota’s small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “South Dakota is in a good spot as we rebound from COVID-19, but some of our small businesses were still hurt by this pandemic,” said Governor Noem. “These folk...Continue Reading

Connecting Cultures, a community-wide initiative, has attracted a wide group of community members passionate about bringing everyone to the table and celebrating all of the cultures represented in Yankton.  “How can we learn from everybody? Everyone deserves to be heard and to have a voice. Everyone should be celebrated,” said Eric...Continue Reading