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Yankton City Commission Approves Resolution Supporting Port Yankton

Yankton City Commission Approves Resolution Supporting Port Yankton

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The Yankton City Commission has approved a resolution in support of a possible casino license.

The commission, in a special meeting Friday, voted unanimously to back Yankton Area Progressive Growth as they push for a constitutional amendment.

Mayor Jake Hoffner says it was a difficult vote for him…….

Hoffner says there is a lot of development potential with a casino……….

Hoffner says the citizens of Yankton will have the final say……

The joint resolution proposing the constitutional amendment will be heard in front of the Senate Local Government committee Wednesday morning.

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