City to review $17.6M budget plans for 2011 The Madison City Commission will hold the first reading of an ordinance that will set up the city's 2011 budget with total appropriations of $17.6 million during its meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at City Hall. Full Story
Brooke Swier and Christopher Schloss, both of Yankton, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Full Story
Summer State Square Dance Festival set The South Dakota State Square, Folk and Round Dance Association is sponsoring the Summer State Square Dance Festival in Brookings on Sept. 10-11, hosted by the Brookings Circle and Swing Square Dance Club. Full Story
Candidate forum to be held at State Fair A candidate forum has been scheduled for Sunday at the South Dakota State Fair for those seeking a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and on the state's Public Utilities Commission. Full Story
Baby born A daughter, Abigail Jean, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz., was born on Aug. 29 at Avera McKennan Hospital to Chuck and Danielle Eppe of Sioux Falls. Grandparents are Dan and Bonnie Lindholm of Wentworth. Great-grandmother is Hazel Lindholm of Wentworth. Full Story
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