Andersen appointed to Clay-Union Electric board The board of directors of Clay-Union Electric is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Andersen as the new director for District #2. After a review of candidates to fill the position, Andersen was selected at the monthly board meeting in January. Andersen is … Read Article
Weiland aims to take experience to Congress by Randy Dockendorf Given the current emphasis on homeland security, Democrat Rick Weiland said Feb. 13 his work with a federal disaster agency makes him the best candidate for U.S. House. Weiland, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), lost the … Read Article
Carnage on Interstate 29 Monday DSU professor killed, USD student seriously injured Interstate 29 was aglow with the warning lights of rescue and law enforcement vehicles Monday night following a head-on collision that killed a Dakota State University professor and seriously injured a USD student. by David Lias A bizarre … Read Article
Scott will share personal message of triumph over tragedy by David Lias Ask to speak to a leading expert about the violence that ripped through Columbine High School nearly three years ago and Darrell Scott's name pops up. He's recognized as a top authority on the subject, because the April … Read Article
Spring load restrictions announced Spring load restrictions were implemented Friday, Feb. 15 on all state highways in portions of northwest, north central and southeast South Dakota and in the Black Hills area. The northwest and north central area is bound on the west by Wyoming and Montana, the north by … Read Article
Gas prices remain stable AAA's monthly fuel gauge survey shows the statewide average price of gasoline in South Dakota has remained virtually stable over the past month. Today's average is at $1.152 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, while last month the average was $1.158. The monthly survey also shows … Read Article
Clay-Union Electric announces refund The board of directors for Clay-Union Electric took action at the Jan. 25 board meeting to authorize a refund to the membership in February 2002. The refund will be made to members who received electric service in 2001. "The board has reviewed the budget and financial … Read Article
Rawlins Piano Trio to perform The nationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of The University of South Dakota will perform at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 in Farber Hall of the Old Main Building on The University of South Dakota campus. This concert features works by Beethoven, Frank Martin, Henry Cowell … Read Article
Take a hike at the Relay for Life Take a hike at the DakotaDome Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event begins at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, and continues through noon Sunday, Feb. 24. There's something for everyone, including games, food, activities, $5 hair cuts, … Read Article
Check It Out At the Vermillion Public Library Thinking of spring? It will arrive � guaranteed! So, while we wait patiently for warmer weather, robins and tulips, here are some new selections to peruse on those cold, or lately, not so cold wintry days. Garden Walls, Fences and Hedges, by … 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
