Girl Scouts receive Gold Awards Amy Berg and Kelsey Collier-Wise were awarded Girl Scout Gold Awards on Nov. 18 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Vermillion. The Gold Star is the highest award given in Girl Scouting. Their project was cleaning and repairing the Girl Scout hut located in Prentis … Read Article
Relay honors cancer survivors Vermillion is in "Survivor" mania of sorts, right now. On Feb. 25, the DakotaDome Relay for Life will honor survivors who faced a challenge even tougher than the Australian Outback � cancer. The annual Clay County event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, … Read Article
Vermillion is organizing a new community choir Do you have a song in your heart and nowhere to sing it? Did you enjoy singing in your high school choir? Do you miss singing in harmony with a good choir? Then you may be just the person needed to sing in … Read Article
Sioux Valley Vermillion to offer diabetes screenings There are a possible 40,000 people living in South Dakota who have diabetes. A third of this population most likely do not know that they have the disease. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in South Dakota. It can be debilitating … Read Article
DIANA winner, nominees honored Margaret Bierle is the winner of the DIANA Award. She and the other nominees were honored for their outstanding work in their church and community organizations Jan. 21 at the W. H. Over Museum. Devotion to family, teaching and child care were contributing factors in their … Read Article
Engaged Kathy Melstad, Vermillion, and Dennis and Jeri Melstad, Dakota Dunes, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Melstad, to Kenneth Gunderson, son of Sandee and Jerry Peterson, Esterville, IA, and Robert and Diane Gunderson, Devils Lake, ND. The bride is a 1997 graduate of The University of South Dakota … Read Article
Quad state band fest is Jan. 29 The University Bands at The University of South Dakota will host the third annual Quad State Honor Band Festival on Monday, Jan. 29. The festival concert will be held in the Knutson Theatre in Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at … Read Article
USD men up to No. 6 The South Dakota men's basketball team jumped seven spots and now are ranked as the No. 6 team in NCAA Division II, according to rankings released by the NABC/Division II Bulletin Jan. 22. The Coyotes, 14-2 and 8-1 in the North Central Conference, were … Read Article
Three wrestlers earn 3-0 records at Parkston Several highlights for the Tanager wrestlers at the triangular dual meet, on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Parkston were 3-0 records by Chris Sinkie at 171, Brad Simmons at 189, and Ray O'Connor at Hwt. In addition to Parkston and Vermillion, the meet also … Read Article
Vermillion wins with 'buzzer-beater' by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers slipped by the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 63-62 in boys� varsity basketball Jan. 22 at Alcester in a matchup that was close throughout. �We played strong at times, but we need to identify situations in the game,� said Vermillion varsity Coach Troy … Read Article
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By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Al Neuharth is remembered around the world as a legend in the field of journalism … Read Article
VERMILLION – Prominent officials, journalists, colleagues, friends, and others inspired by his vision and legacy will celebrate the life of … Read Article
By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Although “motorcycle” isn’t the thing that comes to mind when most people think of the National … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net One week after her title was revoked, an area 6-year-old was again named winner of the … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net South Dakota’s attorney general has some advice for the recent graduates of the University of South … Read Article
