Monthly Archives: February 2009

Local student joins Order of the Engineer Jordan Anderson, a South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student from Vermillion, joined the Order of the Engineer during a recent induction ceremony on campus. Anderson is majoring in mining engineering at the School of Mines, an engineering and science university located … Read Article →

Vermillion High School to offer ACT course Vermillion High School will offer an ACT prep for students taking the ACT this spring. This course offers you an excellent opportunity to thoroughly prepare for the ACT. It is structured to give you proven strategies and preparation for the test. You will … Read Article →

Michels receives Williamson Militiaman Award For his exceptional leadership and support, Mr. Matt Michels, a committed supporter of the National Guard and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and member of the House State Affairs Committee, received the prestigious 2009 Williamson Militiaman Award Thursday night, Feb. 12, during the South … Read Article →

Community Health & Wellness Fair is Saturday Sanford Vermillion Medical Center will host a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sanford Vermillion is once again partnering with USD SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) as well as students in Health Professions programs … Read Article →

Beef packing company acquisition killed Attorney General Larry Long said Feb. 20 that JBS Beef S.A. has terminated its effort to acquire National Beef Packing Co. This announcement comes as welcome news to South Dakota beef producers and consumers. Last October, Attorney General Long and 16 other attorneys general joined … Read Article →

Marketing specialists to discuss beef cattle and grain market outlook SDSU Extension Risk and Business Management Specialist Matt Dierson will be on hand to discuss the cattle market outlook at the SE Research Farm on Thursday, March 5.  He will outline the current market status, give price predictions for 2009, … Read Article →

Briest receives award for outstanding support The South Dakota National Guard presented an award for outstanding support to a military member to Jenny Briest, Yankton, S.D., on Thursday night, Feb. 12, during the South Dakota National Guard's Legislative Dining Out ceremony in Pierre. Briest received this award for her outstanding … Read Article →

USD Missouri River Institute Research Symposium is March 5 Academic and environmental experts will discuss the science and future of the Missouri River during the 2009 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, March 5.  Faculty and students from the USD Biology and Earth … Read Article →

STB unanimously rules for MBPP in shipper case Decision requires BNSF Railway to pay an estimated $345 million A decision by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) could bring substantial cost savings to Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) and the five other participating utilities in the Missouri Basin Power Project … Read Article →

Bergen Lutheran Church will celebrate World Day of Prayer Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 6. The women of Papua, New Guinea have written the World Day of Prayer 2009 service around the theme, "In Christ, there … Read Article →