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Canton, South Dakota Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Canton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why retirees are quietly choosing Canton over bigger South Dakota cities
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- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 12 Small Towns In South Dakota Where Retirees Find Peace And Surprising Affordability (takingthekids.com) ā Canton is highlighted as a peaceful, affordable retirement option with friendly neighbors, walkable river trails, and easy access to Sioux Falls healthcare and amenities. The piece also compares Canton with 11 other South Dakota towns where retirees can stretch their budgets and enjoy small-town life, but emphasizes Cantonās blend of history, affordability, and convenience. 
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Sioux Falls Jefferson High School Grass Fields Grass Field #1
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Tuesday July 7
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- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Harrisburg. Apply here.
- Envoy Air, Inc. posted a job opening for Supervisor, Customer Services in Sioux Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
š Nearby News
Harrisburg
- Civic Engagement, Service and Confidence: How One Teacher is Inspiring the Next Generation (usd.edu)
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Sioux Falls
- Fourth of July draws record crowds, fewer complaints in Sioux Falls (argusleader.com)
- Lyndsay Seivert - Registered Nurse in Sioux Falls, SD (healthgrades.com)
- Sioux Falls teases āmajor' parks grant announcement set for Tuesday morning (siouxfallslive.com)
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