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Oct 21Holiday Festival of Lights Registration Open
Yankton’s Holiday Festival of Lights is looking for entries for the parade of lights being held on Thursday, December 5th. The theme for this year’s event is Christmas Carols. Registration is free and open to businesses, organizations, non-profits, people and anyone who wants to kick-off the holiday season. Last year, 64 floats were entered creating a new record for number of floats in Yankton’s parade of lights. This year the goal is 70. There are few rules, but the ones that remain in place are…NO
Oct 11Labor Department Awarding Youth Apprenticeship Funds
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is awarding four contracts up to $50,000 each for the Pathway Partnership Initiative. The goal is to build high quality youth apprenticeship programs. Proposals must demonstrate leadership and partnership between employers, secondary and post-secondary education institutions, government bodies, and community partners. Outcomes should meet local economic needs and produce equitable outcomes for students, employers, and communities. “Youth
Oct 11State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1
PIERRE, S.D. – The state minimum wage will increase from $9.10/hour to $9.30/hour effective Jan. 1, 2020. The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. This year’s increase was 1.7 percent and is rounded up to the nearest 5 cents. The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $4.65/hour effective Jan. 1, 2020, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined
Sep 24Wells Fargo Donates $25,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (September 23, 2019) – After three EF-2 tornadoes shook the community of Sioux Falls and flooding continues to impact several counties, the Dakotas Region of the American Red Cross has received a $25,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support Red Cross Disaster Relief. This generous gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters like floods, tornadoes and countless other crises. “It’s heart-wrenching to see the destruction the recent tornadoes and
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May 06Residential Volunteer Program | Sacred Heart Monastery
Residential Volunteer Program | Sacred Heart MonasteryFor: Single females 21 years and older with no dependents who desire an exciting adventure while discovering direction and focus in one's life.Duration: 3 months to 1 yearWhat to expect: Residential Volunteers are officially welcomed with a Blessing Ritual. Volunteer Orientation includes an introduction to: Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina, the history of the Yankton Benedictines, and more. Spiritual Direction is available. Volunteer ministries
