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PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a pair of state bridge dedication ceremonies to honor fallen heroes.

Beckers

U.S. Army Specialist 5 John P. Beckers will be honored in a ceremony on Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. CDT at the VFW in Burke on Main Street.

The Ponca Creek bridge on state Highway 47, near Burke, will be dedicated to SP5 Beckers.

Spc. Beckers distinguished himself by heroic actions on Sept. 17, 1968, while serving with Company D, 65th Engineer Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, his unit came under intense enemy fire and sustained several casualties. With complete disregard for his own…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United has announced that there will be two live drive-in watch parties for the team’s match against Real Monarchs on Wednesday, September 30, which is the club’s last scheduled match of the 2020 regular season. The event will allow United fans to be able to listen to FM-transmitted match commentary in a COVID-safe environment.

“We are thrilled to offer this exciting new way for fans to take part in the New Mexico United experience while we are unable to host home matches,” said United President and CEO Peter Trevisani in a press release. “Thanks to our partners at First Financial Credit Union, Motorama at the Downs Santa Fe, and Balloon Fiesta Park, fans will get the interactive, exciting, family-friendly experience they have been craving…