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South Dakota's technical college system is requesting $11 million in one-time state funds for campus projects.

Lake Area Tech in Watertown seeks $3 million for a student center renovation to centralize services.

Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls plans a $24 million project for a new advanced manufacturing center and welding lab expansion.

Leaders of the state’s technical college system plan to ask legislators for $11 million in one-time funds for renovation and building projects at two eastern South Dakota campuses.

Presidents from Lake Area Tech in Watertown and Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls shared their visions with the Board of Technical Education on Thursday during an online meeting. Executive Director Nick Wendell said the “timing feels appropriate” to pursue one-

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