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Hundreds turn out for McGovern estate sale

January 27, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS Hundreds of people braved frigid temperatures Saturday for a chance to buy books, furniture and other items once owned by three-time presidential candidate George McGovern.
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Estate items to be sold to public this weekend

January 25, 2013 in The Daily Republic

More than 1,000 people are expected at the two-day sale, which runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sorensen said.
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OPINION: McGovern’s last appearance a memorable one

January 22, 2013 in The Daily Republic

After South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s 90th anniversary concert, he was so alert and happy.
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New Sioux Falls school to be named for McGovern

January 15, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) A new school in South Dakota’s largest city will be named for one of the state’s most influential politicians.
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WALSH: What George was thinking

January 14, 2013 in The Daily Republic

He believed that every student should receive a free college or vocational school education. Like most of his liberal ideas, this one, too, was founded on history and sound economics.
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McGovern Center chief Don Simmons resigns from job at DWU

December 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic

He will remain in the job through the end of the academic year, which concludes in May.
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Former senator’s memorial donations for Feeding South Dakota top $70,000

December 15, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The McGovern family asked for the dollars donated in McGovern’s honor to be used for backpack programs for needy schoolchildren in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
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McGovern’s remains to be buried in DC

December 15, 2012 in The Daily Republic

His cremains are now in Sioux Falls; burial planned for February. Continue Reading

Senate resolution honors McGovern

December 1, 2012 in The Daily Republic

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson introduced the resolution honoring McGovern on Friday.
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Mitchell students get high marks in McGovern debate meet

November 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Students from 15 schools totaled more than 400 entries as they competed in the McGovern Forensics Invitational Friday and Saturday at Mitchell High School.
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