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Choosing Education Over Mandates

Choosing Education Over Mandates

Nancy Wenande Photo: WNAX


The Yankton City Commission this week opted for education over a face mask mandate.
Commissioners pulled a resolution dealing with tighter use of face masks after a one-hour work session discussion.

The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce along with Yankton Area Progressive Growth offered to coordinate the public education campaign.

YAPG C.E.O. Nancy Wenande says the campaign will focus on shared goals…

Wenande says they will push a positive message..

Wenande says people can do more than just wear masks..

Wenande says the public should see and hear their messages in the next few days.

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