USD women defeat York 71-56 The South Dakota women's basketball team (2-0) picked up a 71-56 victory over the York (NE) Panthers (5-3), behind three players in double figures at the DakotaDome Saturday afternoon. Junior Jenni Flynn (South Sioux City, NE) and sophomore Ashley Bjorkman (Vermillion) combined to make 10-of-20 … Read Article
Healthy Hunter announces winners More than 1,000 hunters registered for free GPS units at the Healthy Hunter Web site at www.HealthySD.gov. Winners were Weyland Anderson, Rapid City; Diane Bucholz, Highmore; Bob Ladner, Whitewood; Stephen Wilson, Vermillion; and Jason Olson, Sioux Falls. The Healthy Hunter campaign was developed by the Department … Read Article
Whitetails banquet set December 1 Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Missouri River Chapter Whitetails Unlimited Banquet on Thursday, Dec. 1, at JoDeans North, Highway 81 North, Yankton. This special event will feature a prime rib dinner, auction, door prizes, sporting equipment, limited edition wildlife and outdoor art, and WTU collectibles. … Read Article
USD men's basketball opens season with 72-68 victory The 23rd-ranked South Dakota men's basketball team (1-0) opened the 2005-06 season with a 72-68 win over Northern Michigan (0-1) behind a career-high 28 points from sophomore Eric Hall at the DakotaDome, Nov. 18. Hall, who tied NMU's Ricky Volcy with a … Read Article
City dwellers adapting to different lifestyle Since we've moved to town, I've been asked hundreds of times" "How do you like city life?" We lived on the farm for 38 years and not once did anybody ask me about living in the country. Is there a difference? Understandedly, Phyllis had … Read Article
Let us give thanks for America's troops As South Dakotans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope we all can pause to give thanks for the men and women in uniform who make it possible for us to live every day in safety, in peace and in freedom. Many of them … Read Article
Change priorities to end world hunger I used to enjoy watching Emeril Lagasse's cooking show on The Food Network. Lately though, I find him to be, well, a bit difficult to stomach. He conducts his show in front of a live audience. He chops an onion, they applaud. He announces … Read Article
University receives grant to help prevent dating violence The Office on Violence Against Women in the U.S. Department of Justice has granted an award of $200,000 to help reduce violent crimes against women on campus at The University of South Dakota and the surrounding community. The major goal of the … Read Article
USD alums to assume leadership roles on Board of Education Kelly Duncan, Dakota Dunes, was elected president of the South Dakota Board of Education at its Nov. 14-15 meeting. Roger Porch, Philip, was elected vice president. Each will serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2006. Duncan replaces Glenna Fouberg, … Read Article
Unseld is November Feature Student at USD Jennifer Unseld, Pierce, NE, has recently been named the November Featured Student by the Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota. Unseld, a junior at USD, was chosen for this award based on her outstanding commitment to community service.� Two … 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
