[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7169-S7170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN CELEBRATES 135 YEARS

  Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, today I offer my congratulations to the 
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, the oldest daily newspaper in South 
Dakota.

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  For the last 135 years, Press & Dakotan has served the public 
interest by providing reliable local news to the residents of 
southeastern South Dakota. When the Press & Dakotan was founded in the 
Missouri River community of Yankton in 1861, the Dakota Territory was 
barely organized. Moving west, many early pioneers settled near the 
River and the Press & Dakotan, then known as the Weekly Dakotian, was 
there to serve them.
  Over the years, the Press & Dakotan has recorded great national 
events from the end of the Civil War to the launch of the Space 
Shuttle. It has kept its readers informed with firsthand accounts of 
the Indian wars of the 1870's, the Depression of the 1930's, and the 
astounding economic growth experienced by Yankton throughout the 
1990's. Fifteen other newspapers have come and gone in Yankton since 
1861, but the Press & Dakotan has always been present to witness and 
record South Dakota's history. By persevering, it has etched out a tiny 
piece of history for itself.
  South Dakotans depend on their hometown newspapers to provide updated 
local information. The residents of Yankton are no exception. The Press 
& Dakotan has a proven track record as a constant and reliable source 
for local information and it has served its community well. It has 
exhibited a remarkable ability to change with the times and is poised 
for new growth and development in the 21st century.
  Once again, I applaud the Press & Dakotan for the hard work and 
commitment it took to reach this important milestone. I know the next 
135 years will be just as successful.

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