Flags to be at half-staff Gov. Mike Rounds asks that all flags in the state be flown at half-staff to honor President Gerald R. Ford. "President Ford brought our nation through very troubled times," said Gov. Rounds. "His steady, straight-forward leadership was exactly what we needed. Our thoughts and prayers … Read Article
Some endings are arrivals at pleasant places, others are not Never fails, I go off on a playful tangent when I see an empty shoe box or a cardboard wrapping paper roll, imagining new uses for them. Same thing happens when a container of oatmeal reaches its end. Back in … Read Article
Time device facilitates discourse with prehistoric human Technology is wonderful. It allows me through the Reverse Tim Machine to have these conversations with Oog, the Neanderthal caveman. W-A-L: "Are you making any New Year's resolutions?" Oog: "Resolutions? What's that?" W-A-L: "It's something you plan to do – or avoid doing … Read Article
Letters Attention Matt After purchasing a little used photo album at the Vermillion Civic Council, potentially for personal photos intended for the DH Museum in Viborg, two snapshots of a young boy were found in Christmas settings. It is important that they be returned to the now apparent teenager. Though … Read Article
South Dakota women's basketball team bests Northwest Missouri State The 23rd-ranked South Dakota Women's Basketball Team (10-1) won its sixth straight game with a 75-48 win over Northwest Missouri State (8-2) in nonconference play before 1,198 at the DakotaDome on Wednesday night. After opening the season with a 4-1 record … Read Article
VAST competes at Sioux Falls The Vermillion Area Swim Team swam at the Snowfox Pentathlon Dec. 16-17. Vast Results Bailey Dell (8&U) (7) 25 Back, (8) 50 Fly, (8) 100 IM, (11) 25 Free. Andrew Dell (9-10) (13) 50 Back, (23) 50 Free. Audry Miiller (9-10) (25) 100 Back, (26) … Read Article
32nd annual S.F. Lincoln Floyd Farrand wrestling tournament Team scores (Top 10): 1. Sturgis – 209.5; 2. Parkston – 201.5; Watertown – 189; 4. Wagner – 172.5; 5. Canton – 154; 6. Howard – 147; Vermillion – 138; 8. Garretson – 96.5; 9. Sioux Falls Lincoln – 92; 10. Milbank … Read Article
Tanager girls remain undefeated, hold defensive clinic against S.F. Christian Chargers Defense may not always win championships, but in the Dec. 21 girls' varsity basketball contest between the Tanagers of Vermillion and the Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian, it proved to be the decisive factor. Going into the game, the … Read Article
For the Record Dec. 15-21, 2006 Andrew M. Strandell, 3 1/2 Court, Vermillion: Domestic violence simple assault, dismissal reduction; Disorderly conduct, $62 plus costs. Douglas Deen, 29917 University Rd., Beresford: Seat belt violation, $20 plus costs. Joshua Stucky, 2221 Ferdig St., Yankton: Speed on four-lane in rural areas, $16 plus … Read Article
Spirit Award recipient For many, many years, Gert Lutz was an unheralded, behind-the-scenes supporter of the State Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. Lutz spearheaded numerous fund-raising efforts and volunteered countless hours supervising the lanes. With Gert's passing in the spring of 2004, Special Olympics South Dakota has lost a true friend. … 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
