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Dakota Territorrial Capitol Building

Dakota Territorial Capital Building

In 1861, the Dakota Territory was recognized by the United States government. This area initially included North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. During this time period, the towns of Bismarck, Huron, Yankton and Pierre all served terms as the capital city. Yankton was the first Territorial Capital. Yankton's Capital building was built in 1866 and still stands today.

News

Conning America's seniors‏

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 5:35am — cgilson
Conning America's seniors‏

REVIEW & OUTLOOK | JUNE 11, 2010

Farewell, Medicare Advantage

Democrats strike up the funeral parade for private insurance options.
The White House is launching its latest Willy Loman campaign to resell ObamaCare, helped by $125 million that unions and other interest groups say they'll spend to make Americans love their new entitlement. Seniors in particular should curb their enthusiasm.

Election 2010: South Dakota Governor

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 5:27am — cgilson

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard, coming off his Republican Primary win last week, continues to hold a commanding lead over Democratic challenger Scott Heidepriem in the gubernatorial race in South Dakota.

A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state finds Duagaard earning 52% of the vote, while Heidepriem, a state senator, picks up 36% support. Only three percent (3%) prefer some other candidate, and nine percent (9%) more are undecided.

Chairman's Message‏

Wed, 06/09/2010 - 6:34am — cgilson

June 8, 2010

Today is obviously a big day for South Dakota! I don't know about you, but for me Election Day is one of the most exciting days of the year. As we go to the polls today to nominate our candidates for statewide office, I wanted to share some thoughts with you about this election.

Post on the Refrigerator

Wed, 06/02/2010 - 5:46am — cgilson
Take out the Trash

The basics win?‏

Thu, 05/27/2010 - 6:21am — cgilson

This article appeared yesterday on Andrew Breitbart's Big Government website.

In 1864, the GOP relabeled itself the "National Union Party" in an effort to attract moderate Democrats in support of President Lincoln's re-election. To reach out even further to Democrats, the convention dumped the Republican vice president, Hannibal Hamlin, from the ticket and replaced him with a Democrat, Andrew Johnson. The man most responsible for this tragedy was the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Henry Raymond.

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Events

Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival
Fri, 08/20/2010 (All day) - Sun, 08/22/2010 (All day)

http://www.riverboatdays.com/index.html

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