Biden gets standing ovation at McGovern service

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SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden received a standing ovation at the start of a prayer service tribute to former Sen. George McGovern.

Former state Sen. Scott Heidepriem thanked Biden for coming to South Dakota and honoring McGovern, at which point the hundreds of people in attendance stood up and clapped.

McGovern, the former Democratic presidential candidate, died Sunday at age 90. He and Biden are former Senate colleagues. Biden is among the political dignitaries expected at a Thursday evening prayer service.

McGovern's funeral is set for Friday.

From South Dakota, Biden heads to Wisconsin for campaign events.

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