Holocaust story has surprise finish Nesse Godin's problems were far from over when World War II ended. But you have to listen to all of her story. There's a surprise ending. She had survived the ghettos, the concentration camps, the labor camps and a death march during the German-led Holocaust … Read Article
City's decision ignores years of discussion Not in my back yard!! Why is it that the people who are opposed to Crawford Road are okay with alternative road routes which will place a road in the backyard of their fellow community members but not their own? This leads me to … Read Article
Phyllis longs for long hours of lambing Since we moved to town, Phyllis has been shorn (pun intended) of her animals, so she has to be satisfied with lambs that don't gambol. Consequently, she has sheep on her refrigerator door; sheep on her hand towels; and sheep on the fireplace … Read Article
Irene/Wakonda Eagle track team season underway It's that time of year again for spring, so put your high tops away and bring out the spikes. This is the first year for the Irene-Wakonda Eagle track team. Practice began Monday, March 6. The team has 26 high school boys, 18 junior … Read Article
Gregoire earns MVP honors at Dan Lennon Irene-Wakonda senior Rob Gregoire has had plenty of success in the field of running, first leading Wakonda to two state cross country titles then posting a high finish this past fall in his first Class A cross country meet. Tuesday at the Dan … Read Article
Trofholz named NABC co-national BB player of the year Turner Trofholz, South Dakota's All-American forward, has accumulated plenty of firsts for the Coyote men's basketball program. But his selection as the NCAA Division II National Co-Player of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) likely tops the … Read Article
Minnesota-Moorhead and North Dakota top tennis team The South Dakota Women's Tennis Team (6-8) dropped a pair of decisions, falling to Minnesota-Moorhead, 5-4, in Moorhead, MN; and North Dakota, 8-1, in action at Grand Forks on March 25. In an NCC match with North Dakota, the Coyotes' lone win was … Read Article
Athletes participate in Lennon Invitational Allison Eckert of Sioux Falls Roosevelt was selected the girls' MVP and Quincy Christie of Pierre and Austin Vandeberg of Sioux Falls Lincoln were named the boys' MVPs in the Class A Division of the Dan Lennon Invitational at the DakotaDome. The Lennon Meet, which … Read Article
Tanagers roll over Cubs in district play The Vermillion Tanagers rolled over the Alcester/ Hudson Cubs 57-33 in girls' basketball Feb. 21 at Alcester in the first round of the District 8A tournament in a win ignited by a first-quarter blitz. "Defensively, we got off to a slow start but … Read Article
Cubs fall to Tanagers in well-played contest The Vermillion Tanagers beat the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 50-40 in boys' basketball Feb. 14 at home in a win keyed by a 19-6 second-quarter edge. "We played very well," said Vermillion JV coach Jon Ruevers. "I was very happy with our performance." The contest … 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
