The Yankton City Commission held a special meeting Monday and voted to declare a state of emergency.
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The resolution limits the size of gatherings in city facilities and asks private organizations to do the same.
The resolution also allows the City Manager to appoint a Health Officer to enforce the resolution and other city ordinances. The resolution passed on a seven to zero vote.
