Peeling pavement The weather was less than ideal, but that didnâ�?�?t stop the crew of D&G Construction and other contractors from beginning work on the Cherry Street reconstruction project. Workers used special equipment Tuesday to tear up and remove the worn pavement from the existing street. (Photo by David Lias) … Read Article
Beschorner named USD offensive coordinator Ed Meierkort, the head football coach at The University of South Dakota, has announced that Wesley Beschorner has been named the new Coyote offensive coordinator. Beschorner replaces Gordy Shaw, who resigned in February to become offensive line coach at the University of Hawaii. "I am … Read Article
Coyotes defeat Northern State, Morningside The University of South Dakota women's tennis team moved above the .500 mark with wins over Northern State (9-0) and Morningside College (8-1). The two wins marked the 2008-09 home opener for USD (8-7). Against Northern, the Coyotes (7-7) won all the singles play matches … Read Article
Coyote women finish first year of Division I The University of South Dakota women's basketball team capped off its 2008-09 campaign giving No. 11-ranked North Carolina all it could handle but the Coyotes' upset bid fell short as the Tar Heels prevailed, 75-69, in Chapel Hill, NC. The week before … Read Article
Vermillion bowler battles injury, takes singles lead at Open Championships Even a knee brace and a limp from a nagging injury couldn't slow down Dennis Tomhave of Vermillion, who was able to battle through the discomfort and move into the top spot in Classified Singles at the USBC Open Championships … Read Article
Heading to state tourney These four Vermillion wrestlers have qualified for the State AAU Wrestling Tournament in Aberdeen on March 28-29. Pictured are Brody Surrell, Jack Kratz, Brett Bye and Regan Bye.
Vermillion baseball opens season with win Sunday By Parker Knox Sportswriter Because they squeezed a relatively nice day in between bursts of typical South Dakota spring weather, Vermillion and Yankton high school club baseball teams were able to open the season on a Sunday in March as scheduled, and it … Read Article
Kjose led Tanagers in 3-point field goals By Parker Knox Sportswriter The Vermillion High girls basketball program loses only one senior to graduation from this past season's team, but one particular area where returning Tanagers will have to take up the slack in replacing Sara Kjose is in three-point field … Read Article
Peeling pavement The weather was less than ideal, but that didn't stop the crew of D&G Construction and other contractors from beginning work on the Cherry Street reconstruction project. Workers used special equipment Tuesday to tear up and remove the worn pavement from the existing street. (Photo by David Lias)
Abbott: Itâ�?�?s clearly not an easy time By David Lias Plain Talk President James Abbott has been forced to make some tough financial decisions as he steers The University of South Dakota through the current times of economic uncertainty. "I don't think it's any surprise to anyone that we are … 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
