Yankton Dr. Jeff Johnson recently spent time aboard the aircraft carrier USS. George H.W. Bush. this week, read about his adventures at sea and the Tiger Cruise program.

Whatever did people do before "suds saver" and "stain-fighting goo"? Humorist Jill Karolevitz takes a look at this messy subject!

Who will win Super Bowl 46 on Sunday, Feb 5? Find out the predictions of local bartenders/owners!

Opinion Page

Some of the group once called "Citizens for Sustainable Education" – now going by "We the People Yankton" – accomplished some good things during a previous opt-out vote, but now they seem to be wasting their political clout opposing a new "bare-bones" opt-out that won't increase taxes. We believe they should re-position themselves in favor of the new measure and keep their status.

Chris Ferdig has become the first candidate of the 2012 local election cycle to file for Yankton City Commission, and Wayne Pibal thinks people need to take a look at this new person on the political scene.

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