Spring in their steps Spring hasn't officially arrived in Vermillion yet, but it would be hard to deny that fact Tuesday. Spring hasn't officially arrived in Vermillion yet, but it would be hard to deny that fact Tuesday. Temperatures hovered in the 60-degree range for much of the afternoon, prompting … Read Article
Around the Town By Emma Drissen As we approach another month, we see more and more activities filling our calendar. We hope you will mark some of the events that will be here before we know it! The Chamber's annual banquet will be Thursday, April 6, in the Rushmore Rooms … Read Article
Pulpit Reflections By Father Donald Imming Over in St. Agnes' gym there are a number of posters on the wall. One of them says: "We're all in the same boat. Let's row together!" Every January many Churches in the U.S. observe what is called The Week of Prayer for Christian … Read Article
Vermillion Can Do! project calls for help by M. Jill Karolevitz Vermillion Can Do! is well on its way to forming discussion groups as it continues the process of idea exchange to ultimately help the community establish a cultural identity for itself. Vermillion Can Do! is a planning process funded … Read Article
Wish comes true for Dexter Johnson On Thursday, Feb. 17, a wish came true for 9-year old Dexter Johnson from Vermillion. He and his family traveled to Daytona Beach, FL to attend the Daytona 500. Dexter has been diagnosed with Ependymoma (brain tumor). During their visit to the Daytona 500, … Read Article
VHS gymnasts place fifth, scoring 116.55 at state meet The Tanager gymnastics team placed fifth in the South Dakota Class A championships on Friday, Feb. 18 at Huron, scoring 116.55 points. The tournament consisted of individual and team competition with medals presented to the top 15 placers in each event. … Read Article
Flandreau can't stop Vermillion Tanager JV by Jim Prosser The Vermillion JV Tanagers downed the Flandreau Indian School Indians 48-39 in boys basketball Feb. 19 at Vermillion in a game where the Tanagers held the Indians to only 9 field goals. Nick Olson scored 19 points. �They didn't have anybody … Read Article
VHS Tanager's Ruminations By Jim Prosser With nine straight wins the Tanagers were beginning to expect things to become pretty easy to beat just about anyone on their schedule. Needless to say, the opponents had their sights set on "knocking 'em off." The Miller Rustlers were the 10th game victims … Read Article
Madison Bulldogs edge Vermillion JV Tanagers by Jim Prosser The Vermillion JV Tanagers fell short in a second-half comeback and were edged by the Madison Bulldogs 56-55 in boys basketball Feb. 18 at Vermillion as the Tanagers shot just 33 percent from the field. VHS had trailed by 11 at … Read Article
USD wins USTCA track and field title South Dakota claimed both the men's and women's team titles at the United States Track Coaches Association Track & Field quadrangular held last Saturday at the DakotaDome. In the four-team meet, the USD men scored 180 points. South Dakota State was second with … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
