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Yankton, South Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Yankton! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Yankton factories are opening their doors for public tours?
  • How a former Yankton teacher turned faith into a lifelong education mission
  • Can the Yankton Bucks turn late-season momentum into a state podium?

Also on today's calendar: Mazing Acres Fall Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Monday: Sunny and a steady breeze, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Yankton Gearing Up To Celebrate Manufacturing Week (yankton.net) — Manufacturing Week kicks off Sunday with plant tours and the popular Manufacturing Olympics, spotlighting Yankton’s largest job sector and more than 2,400 local jobs. Residents can tour major plants throughout the week, learn about career paths for students, and see how local manufacturers drive roughly 27% of Yankton County’s economic output.
   

2. Barb Rezac seeks joy in a life of work intertwined in faith (sfcatholic.org) — A longtime Catholic educator who began her career teaching second grade at Sacred Heart School in Yankton reflects on how faith has guided her work in local schools and at Mount Marty. She shares how prayer shapes her daily 90‑minute commute from near Tabor, her leadership style, and her excitement about new directions in Catholic education across the region.
   

3. Preview: Bucks Take Fifth Seed Into State ‘AA' Boys' Golf Tourney (yankton.net) — Yankton Bucks boys’ golf heads into the State Class AA tournament as the fifth seed, backed by a veteran lineup and strong late-season wins. With five golfers averaging under 80 and recent victories in Watertown and the Buck-Kernel Marchand Cup, the team aims for two steady days of low scores to contend with top programs from Sioux Falls and beyond.
   

4. Crane-Hoisted World Archery Targets in Yankton (grandviewoutdoors.com) — Yankton’s NFAA Easton Archery Center hosted a creative twist at the 2026 World Archery Field Championships, suspending targets from a crane to challenge competitors. The piece explains how archers correctly aim on steep angles and highlights Team USA’s mixed compound gold medal performance at the Yankton event.
   

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  • Astec Industries posted a job opening for Welder - Hiring Now in Yankton. Apply here.
  • WABTEC posted a job opening for Tube Machine Operator - 3rd Shift in Yankton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yankton here.

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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yankton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yankton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.