Softball team resumes schedule after hosting weekend tourney by Jim Prosser The Vermillion fastpitch/ modified league resumed its summer schedule, after hosting the weekend invitational tournament on June 21-22. The season opened on Tuesday, June 3, and has games every Tuesday and Thursday through July 17 (except for July 3). … Read Article
Husband-wife champions Bert and Cindy Olson from Prairie Green Golf Course won the South Dakota Husband-Wife Golf Championship Sunday at The Bluffs in Vermillion. The Olsons won the tournament, held Saturday and Sunday, with a 75 in the first round and a 73 in the second round to combine for … Read Article
Higgins resigns as USD athletic director The University of South Dakota has announced that Dr. Kelly Higgins has decided to step down from his position as athletic director, effective July 1, for personal reasons. Higgins will remain at the university and the athletic department as a special assistant to the … Read Article
Post #1 among eight teams in Simons Tourney by Jim Prosser With eight teams entered in the annual Milt Simons Tournament the pairing of the first day of competition in pool B had Vermillion Post #1 facing Sioux Falls West, Post #15 in the 1 p.m. opener. Other teams in … Read Article
Post #1 rebounds with 4-2 win at Dakota Valley by Jim Prosser Vermillion Post #1 faced Dakota Valley at McCook Lake on Tuesday, June 24 in a single seven-inning game. B.J. Campbell started and pitched a great six innings to claim the victory, registering eight Ks and three walks, and … Read Article
Letters Historical society expresses thanks To the editor: The Clay County Historical Society would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who made our 2003 Ice Cream Social fund raiser a huge success. The weather was great the food was delicious and we all enjoyed the company … Read Article
What the Bush tax cuts mean for South Dakota by Ron Williamson, president, Great Plains Public Policy Institute Members of our congressional delegation delight in putting out press releases extolling the amount of federal dollars they bring to our state. Of course securing Uncle Sam�s dollars for the folks at … Read Article
Lewis and Clark reveal secrets of journey by Bob Karolevitz Everybody seems to be excited about the anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, so I thought I would use my Reverse Time Machine to get an interview with the two captains. (Saint Peter said that Meriwether Lewis and William … Read Article
Check It Out by Anne Marshall Showcased Books of the Week The Lewis and Clark expedition has become part of the founding myth of the American West, integral to our explanations of how the nation expanded to the Pacific Coast. In observance of the many Lewis and Clark celebrations this … Read Article
Vermillion High School journalists hone skills High school students honed their journalism skills in two one-week Journalism Institute workshops conducted by the South Dakota High School Press Association (SDHSPA) and South Dakota State University Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. Both workshops took place on the SDSU campus in Brookings … 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
