Lads share unique literary talents I'm going to let somebody else write my column this week. That's because I have in my file three essays by boys who will not give Shakespeare much trouble. The first is a city boy who describes a cow thusly: "A cow is an automatic … Read Article
Dachshunds carve trails, create maze in lawn "There are dachshund trails in our front lawn," Brian hollered, wide-eyed and dismayed, as he poked his head inside the front door. This came one week after we adopted Zoey and Lily, sister dachshunds, from the Siouxland Humane Society. The sisters, as we … Read Article
Letters A good feeling To the editor: The story (in last week's Plain Talk) in regard to Karen Hall's attitude about the refinery leaves a lot to be learned. I am sure there will be plenty of places for the construction people to live. Most of the ones that I … Read Article
Better sense of Constitution needed We bring out the fireworks on the Fourth of July. We greet trick-or-treaters on Halloween, and we celebrate Christmas and New Year's with friends and family. In between, there are all sorts of days commonly designated as "Hallmark Holidays" – a reference to the fact … Read Article
Tanagers celebrate homecoming by defeating Canton C-Hawks 26-0 There were unusual happenings in the opening quarter of the VHS Tanager Homecoming game played in the Dakota Dome, last Friday, Sept. 14, when they faced traditional foe Canton C-Hawks. Vermillion quickly gained momentum in the first quarter, helping them shut out … Read Article
For the Record August 31-September 6, 2007 Jennifer Kutilek, 1514 Vonnie St., Vermillion: No drivers license, $50 plus costs. Daniel James Klein, 3424 Viking Dr., Sioux City, IA: Speeding other roadways, $35 plus costs. Arthur L. Rusch presiding August 31-September 6, 2007 Kyle Wilson, 809 Rose #64, Vermillion: Simple assault, … Read Article
Sen. Johnson seeks spring intern applicants As students begin to plan for their spring semester, U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) is accepting applications for spring internship positions in his Washington, DC, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen offices.� � The Washington, DC, internship program matches interns' interests to South Dakota … Read Article
Elk Point teen dies in crash Ashley Zeller, 16, of Elk Point, died Friday, Sept. 7, in a one-vehicle accident on 480th Ave., three miles southeast of Elk Point. Zeller and Molly Hammitt, 17, were passengers in a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass driven by Devan Penfield, 16, of Elk Point. The … Read Article
Stop the Silence There is little in life that can cause more pain than a loved one committing suicide. Janine Harris, a staff member of the Freedom Forum at the Al Neuharth Media Center on The University of South Dakota campus, still feels the sting after her 20-year-old daughter, Nikki … Read Article
Merrigan receives award at conference Greg Merrigan, manager of the Clay Rural Water System, was recently presented the George Warren Fuller Award by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) at the Associations 126th Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada. Merrigan was one of 44 Fuller honorees from across the United States … 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
