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Sioux Falls was closed Sunday because of broken windows and fallen trees, but officials said they hoped to reopen Tuesday.
• The National Weather Service reported that the Sioux Falls area saw 45 mph winds, and hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell west of downtown Sioux Falls.
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Brandon City Council puts park plan to public vote
• BRANDON, S.D. (AP) -- The Brandon City Council has decided to schedule a public vote on a $14.8 million park improvement project.
• An Oct. 29 election has been scheduled on the bond resolution for Aspen Park.
• The Argus Leader reports (http://argusne.ws/18gSD9A ) that two property owners told the council they support the improvements, but they are worried about how much property taxes will have to be increased to fund it.
• Local softball and baseball associations have pledged money to the project. And a task force has identified other funding opportunities, such as naming rights for the baseball and softball field, playground area, concessions and more.
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SD Legislature looks for interns for 2014 session
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Legislature is looking for 22 college students to serve as interns during the 2014 legislative session that starts in January.
• Authorities say the internship program is designed so students can gain a better understanding of government processes while they provide assistance to state lawmakers. Interns help legislative leaders deal with bills, constituent services and other tasks.
• The interns earn college credit for their internships and are paid $4,800 for their work.
• Applications for intern positions must be filed with the Legislative Research Council by Oct. 15.
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AP News in Brief
Seeking Congress' OK for military intervention in Syria, Obama meets with former foe McCain
• WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is inviting former foe Sen. John McCain to the White House, hoping one of Congress' most intractable foreign policy (Continued on page 33)
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