Yankton was the first capital of Dakota Territory. It is named for the Yankton tribe of Nakota (Sioux) Native Americans; Yankton is derived from the Nakota word I-hank-ton-wan (“the end village”). Yankton is located on the Missouri River just downstream of the Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake and just upstream of the confluence with the James River. The United States National Park Service’s headquarters for the Missouri National Recreational River are located in the city. The Human Services Center was established as a psychiatric hospital in 1882 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Yankton is commonly referred to as the “River City”, due to its proximity to the Missouri River and the importance that the river played in the city’s settlement and development. Yankton has also earned the nickname, “Mother City of the Dakotas”, due to the early important role it played in the creation and development of the Dakota Territory, which later became the 39th and 40th U.S. states of North and South Dakota, respectively.
Contact our Yankton stations:
Curt Dykstra
General Manager
1019 Broadway Ave., Yankton, SD 57078
605-665-7892 • [email protected]
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KDAM, The Current 94.3 FM is Yankton’s newest station. It was put on air in 2018. We feature today’s best mix of music from pop and contemporary hits. We are a family friendly station with programs such as The School Zone which showcases different stories that are enjoyable for all ages.
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