Be aware of rules when duck season begins by Chad Morrow The opening of duck season is fast approaching and opens Oct. 11 for the Low Plains-South Zone region along the Missouri River. Please refer to your hunting handbook for the specific boundaries of each zone. I've had numerous questions … Read Article
Four schools compete in Tanager invitational meet by Jim Prosser Four schools were represented at the Vermillion Invitational Cross Country Meet, Friday, Sept. 19, with competition in both varsity and JV, boys' and girls' divisions. Team points for the boys' varsity division were: SC Heelan � 15; West Sioux � … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias All of the speculation about Rep. Bill Janklow's political future could have ended Monday. The congressman could have announced that, in light of the fact that he likely will be brought to trial to face manslaughter charges, he had decided to resign his post … Read Article
Cue the violins � tales of woe are ahead by Bob Karolevitz Unfortunately there are less and less people who did their homework by the flickering light of a kerosene lamp. Phyllis was one! She said her siblings huddled around the kitchen table, probably learning their multiplication tables and reciting … Read Article
Tiospaye celebrates USD students' return by Lisa ShortBull Jamie and Sarah Arroba have celebrated the arrival of The University of South Dakota's new and returning students with the Native American concept of "Tiospaye." "Tiospaye" means extended family or more literally "being a good relative." As a member of the community … Read Article
USD Theatre announces performances for 2003-04 The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre has announced its 2003-2004 season of plays. Included are a contemporary farce, a classical tragedy, a 1950's political comedy, and a gleefully absurd musical comedy. The season opens Oct. 15-19 with Taking Steps, a farce by … Read Article
Vermillion School opt-out fails by David Lias At Monday's meeting of the Vermillion School Board, Superintendent Bob Mayer noted that he would be speaking with the entire staff of the school district Wednesday morning. He would share either good news or bad news. After the results of the Vermillion School … Read Article
Drug dog will be soon be visiting a Vermillion public school by David Lias More than just students and faculty will be roaming the halls of one of the Vermillion School District's buildings in the near future. Clay County Deputy Sheriff Dallas Schnack, who also serves as the school district's … Read Article
Native American students greeted with picnic Sept. 11 by Lisa ShortBull The University of South Dakota's student organization and Trio programs hosted a picnic for new and returning Native American students. Doyle Pipe On Head, Native American student activities coordinator, prepared hamburgers and steaks for nearly 70 students, faculty and … Read Article
University theatre to hold auditions for Women of Troy The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for Women of Troy, a classic tragedy by Euripides, Monday, Sept. 29 at 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 5 to 6 p.m. in the Wayne S. … Read Article
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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 Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
