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Yankton County Commission Reorganizes, Elects Chari Loest as Chair

Yankton County Commission Reorganizes, Elects Chari Loest as Chair

Cheri Loest Photo: WNAX


The Yankton County Commission reorganized for the new year at their meeting Tuesday night and elected Cheri Loest as Chair.

Loest, who was elected in 2018, says she learned a lot in the last year…

Loest says there are some challenges in effectively governing…

Loest says she also wants to be a good listener..

Loest says she is concerned about more flooding this spring and also talking with livestock producers about their issues.

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