State Government

Government Type
The Yankton area is represented in the South Dakota Legislature by one Senator and two House of Representatives members, each holding a two-year term in office. South Dakota has a part-time legislature that meets for 35-40 days each winter. Yankton County is one legislative district – District 18.

Location
South Dakota’s capital is located in Pierre, South Dakota. The State of South Dakota is governed by a Governor/Lt. Governor that is elected for a four-year term.

Regional Offices
Some state government departments have regional offices to better service the public.

Following are the state offices located in the Yankton area:

Army National Guard
1000 W. 31st St.
(605) 668-3045

Child Protection Services
Kanner Building, 3113 Spruce St.
(605) 668-3030

Circuit Court
5th Street & Walnut Street
(605) 668-3095

Court Service Department – Probation
410 Walnut St.
(605) 668-3075

Department of Social Services
Kanner Building, 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 200
(605) 668-3030

Department of Transportation
(605) 668-2929

Game, Fish & Parks, Wildlife Division
43349 SD Hwy. 52
(605) 668-2985

Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area
43349 SD Hwy. 52
(605) 668-2985

Parole Services
1719 Broadway Ave., Ste. C
(605) 668-3200

South Dakota Department of Labor-Yankton Office
Kanner Building, 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124
(605) 668-2900

South Dakota Department of Revenue & Regulations
1900 Summit St.
(605) 668-2939

South Dakota Division of Rehabilitation Services
Kanner Building, 3113 Spruce St.
(605) 668-3050; (800) 265-9677

South Dakota Highway Patrol
(605) 356-3581

South Dakota Human Services Center
3515 Broadway Ave.
(605) 668-3100

South Dakota Penitentiary Trustee Unit
(605) 668-3354