Category Archives: Local News

YFFT Poker Run this Weekend
Yankton Food for Thought is hosting their annual poker run on Saturday. Jennifer Trenhaile, with Yankton Food for Thought says registration begins at 9:30 am on Saturday at The Boathouse. Trenhaile sa...
Josh Boelter Jul 6, 2026 Screenshot

3rd on 3rd Block Party Set for Friday
The annual 3rd on 3rd event is back in Yankton on Friday. Event Organizer, Jeff Dayhuff, says 3rd on 3rd will be headlined by the Rock Hardys. Dayhuff says 3rd on 3rd will run from 5-11 pm on Friday. ...
Josh Boelter Jul 2, 2026

Yankton's Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
Yankton's 4th of July celebration on Saturday is packed with activities. City of Yankton Events Coordinator, Luke Youmans says Riverside Park is the place to be Saturday. Youmans says Ivory will play ...
Josh Boelter Jul 1, 2026

Firework Safety Tips
The Yankton Fire Department is reminding everyone to practice firework safety over the Fourth of July holiday. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says one tip to keep in mind is the proper disposal of fir...
Josh Boelter Jun 30, 2026 Sparkler with blurred busy city light background

Fourth of July Travel Projections
AAA South Dakota is projecting over two-hundred thousand South Dakotans will travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says high gas prices don't appear to be slowin...
Josh Boelter Jun 30, 2026

Avera Cancer Institute Ribbon Cutting
Avera hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Avera Cancer Institute within the Ness Family Center on Friday. Janna Binder, the Clinical Manager at the Avera Cancer Institute, says the facility will offer...
Josh Boelter Jun 26, 2026

Local Lodge Receives State-Wide Award
One of the Masonic Lodges in Yankton just received a prestigious state-wide honor at a recent meeting. Brian Pulling, Grand Master of Masons of South Dakota, says that Valhalla Lodge is very deserving...
Scotty Bormann Jun 24, 2026

Educational Forum Hosted by Yankton Thrive
On Tuesday night at the Elks Club, Yankton Thrive hosted an Education Forum about three topics before the Yankton County Commission. Over two and a half hours the three topics discussed were: Senate B...
Scotty Bormann Jun 24, 2026

Yankton County Financial Task Force Weights Potential Roads and Bridges Levy
The Yankton County Financial Committee discussed a potential levy for roads and bridges at Tuesday's meeting. Yankton County Commission Chair, John Marquardt, says the levy would need to be approved b...
Josh Boelter Jun 24, 2026

Avera Cancer Institute Ribbon Cutting and Open House Set for Friday
Avera will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the Avera Cancer Institute in the Ness Family Center Friday . Yankton Thrive Workforce Innovation Director, Laura Marshall, says the ribbon cutting will begi...
Josh Boelter Jun 24, 2026
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