Performance preparation Members of The University of South Dakota Theatre have been busy in recent weeks preparing for the premiere of An Experiment with an Air Pump, on Feb. 21 at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Pictured in these scenes are Mandi Jung as Susannah Fenwick, Thomas Crouse as Peter … Read Article
Dendinger performs in Capers 2007 Theresa Dendinger, a 2005 graduate of Vermillion High School and presently a student at South Dakota State University in Brookings, was a member of the cast of the South Dakota State University Capers 2007 production. This production was presented by the Alpha Psi Omega theater … Read Article
VHS one-act play earns top honors Thunderous applause, rippling laughter and a standing ovation greeted Vermillion High School's one-act play during their recent performance of Edmond Rostand's play The Romancers. At the regional competition held Jan. 23, actors Molly Hammond, Nahuel Telleria, Jessa Walters, Ariel Begley, Megan Amundson and Skylar … Read Article
Cursive writing falls victim to progress They tell me now that hand-writing is going the way of the buggy whip. Some say it's a problem of the hi-tech age. Computers get much of the blame for youngsters who would rather push a button than grip a pencil. Others contend that … Read Article
Letters To whom it may concern: For my recent transgression, whereby an Avera Sacred Heart Hospital advertisement was inadvertently altered, I am compelled to offer my deeply felt apologies. It is my hope that no harm was resultant. With much self-reproach, N. Kelley Plain Talk staff
When a surge isn't a surge Surge Main Entry: barrage Part of Speech: noun Definition: profusion Synonyms: assault, attack, blast, bombardment, burst, deluge, hail, mass, onslaught, plethora, rain, shower, storm, stream, surge, torrent. Source: Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.3.1) Copyright © 2007 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. … Read Article
Dad, this day I am sucker punched Dad, This day the news came gently toward me over the phone. This day turns me around. This day I want to turn back. I want this day to be any day other than today. This day you slipped away. This day shoves … Read Article
USD moving forward with D-I plans For athletic director Joel Nielsen, The University of South Dakota's transition to NCAA Division I has meant focusing on the three F's – fund raising, facilities and fan support. USD President Jim Abbott gave the go-ahead last fall for the Coyotes to make the … Read Article
USD's winning streak ends at 15 The University of South Dakota men's basketball team saw its DakotaDome North Central Conference winning streak of 15 games come to an end Feb. 17. The Coyotes, who also had their four-game winning streak stopped, fell to 19-6 overall and 8-2 in league play. … Read Article
Tanagers place second at regional wrestling tourney The Tanager wrestling team had an outstanding performance at the Region 2A Tournament held in Canton on Feb. 15-16. By capturing the runner-up award, the team was able to qualify nine wrestlers for the state tournament in Sioux Falls next weekend. The participating … Read Article
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The city of Vermillion will spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, June 18, Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 20, from … Read Article
By Caleb Miller The 15-16 Teener baseball team used strong pitching and stifling defense in the opening rounds of last … Read Article
By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net Listeners to ESPN Radio 1570 KVTK-AM of Yankton will need to be a bit patient. A … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Burbank man charged with raping two children made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. Joseph … Read Article
