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City of Yankton Prepares for Emerald Ash Borer

City of Yankton Prepares for Emerald Ash Borer

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The word from the South Dakota Department of Ag last week that emerald ash borers were found in trees in Sioux Falls started a scramble among state and local governments.

Yankton Mayor Jake Hoffner says the city has been making some preparations……

Hoffner says the city has been cutting down older trees……

City Finance Officer Al Viereck says the city had a similar experience with dutch elm disease……

Viereck says it will be up to the park board, and city commission on how to proceed.

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