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🌱 Which Yankton streets will close for concrete repairs soon?
And on the Yankton Patch calendar - Halloween Costume & Fall Decor Swap Drop Off
Good morning Yankton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Yankton streets will close for concrete repairs soon?
- Free Avera research celebration coming to Yankton this Thursday afternoon
- What life lessons did Olympic legend Billy Mills share in Yankton?
Also on today's calendar: Mazing Acres Fall Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
- Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Concrete Work Being Done In Yankton (yankton.net) — Several Yankton streets, including parts of 29th, 23rd, Peyton, 15th, 9th and 5th, will see concrete repairs with full closures lasting about a week at each site in coming weeks. Drivers should watch for signs, obey barricades, and plan alternate routes to avoid congestion and delays near these neighborhood projects. 
• Avera Research Institute Mobile Unit To Stop In Yankton Oct. 1 (yankton.net) — Avera's mobile research unit is coming to Avera Sacred Heart's Professional Office Pavilion in Yankton on Oct. 1 from 3-6 p.m., offering a free, family-friendly event with food, games, and raffle drawings. You can learn about local research programs like ECHO and Avera Healthy Start, ask questions about participation, and connect with staff working to improve health across South Dakota.
• On The 'Wings Of An Eagle' (yankton.net) — Olympic gold medalist and South Dakota native Billy Mills recently spent a day with Yankton School District students, speaking at Yankton High School and Yankton Middle School and joining a public walk at the YMS track. He shared stories of overcoming hardship, following dreams, and finding unity through diversity, offering an uplifting message tailored to local youth and families.
📸 Around Yankton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yankton
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★ Featured events ★
- Halloween Costume & Fall Decor Swap Drop Off →
Location Yankton Community Library 1105 West 8th Street Yankton SD 57078, 1105 West 8th Street, Yankton
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Mazing Acres Fall Festival →
Yankton SD - Storytime →
Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut Street, Yankton
10:00 am - Live Music: Stephanie Serck →
Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut Street, Yankton
12:00 pm - Mazing Acres Fall Festival →
Yankton SD - Halloween Costume & Fall Decor Swap Drop Off →
Location Yankton Community Library 1105 West 8th Street Yankton SD 57078, 1105 West 8th Street, Yankton - Mazing Acres Fall Festival →
Yankton SD - Mazing Acres Fall Festival →
Yankton SD - Learn to Curl/Open Curling 1 →
Yankton Ice Rink, 901 Whiting Drive, Yankton
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
📣 Yankton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bingo at The Center →
The Center, 900 Whiting Dr, Yankton
7:00 pm - 8tj @4, 7th @5,JV@6:15/V @7:30 VB vs Canton
G-V Gymnasium
6:15 pm - JH@4/Varsity@7 Football @Centerville
Centerville
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Avera Health posted a job opening for Patient Care Technician in Yankton. Apply here.
- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Engineer in Yankton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yankton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Halloween for Preteens & Teens: Sioux Falls Area Spots to Get Spooked (thehoodmagazine.com)
- MVP finishes second in division at Sanford Pentagon volleyball tourney (mitchellrepublic.com)
Harrisburg
- #SDpreps Volleyball Media Poll (9.28) (hubcityradio.com)
- Smithfield move: How to preserve rural areas as metro grows (dakotanewsnow.com)
Sioux Falls
- Leaner South Dakota Festival of Books comes back to Sioux Falls (siouxfallslive.com)
- Quarry at the Falls kickoff Thursday (keloland.com)
Ok Yankton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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