Monthly Archives: June 2009

Begley named to honors list In recognition of their academic excellence, Dr. Nancy Genelin, vice president of academic affairs for South Central College, Mankato, MN, has released the spring semester president's list honorees. Anthony Begley, Vermillion, was named to the honors list. To be eligible for the president's list, a … Read Article →

Chamber Chat Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD  57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com   Chamber Business: • In preparation for our annual July 4 celebration we are offering the opportunity to various organizations within the community to showcase their services at this popular … Read Article →

Johnson accepting fall intern applicants As students plan their fall semester, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is accepting applications for fall internship positions in his Washington, DC, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen offices. The Washington, DC internship program matches interns' interests to South Dakota and federal issues and provides … Read Article →

Herseth Sandlin seeks fall intern applications The Office of United States Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD-AL) is currently accepting applications for fall internships in her Washington, DC, Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls offices. The deadline for fall term intern applicants is Friday, July 10.  South Dakota natives who are … Read Article →

State enters settlement agreement with Countrywide Financial Corp Attorney General Larry Long announced that South Dakota has entered into a settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation, and several of its affiliated entities, over the marketing of subprime and other high-risk mortgage products in South Dakota. As part of the agreement, Countrywide … Read Article →

SD to receive weatherization assistance Gov. Mike Rounds has announced that more South Dakotans will soon be eligible for home weatherization assistance as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  South Dakota will receive more than $24 million from the economic stimulus package to help low-income families make their … Read Article →

Will celebrate Marvin and Carol Walz, Vermillion, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 26. Their family requests a card shower in their honor. Please send greetings to: 31108 Bluff Rd, Vermillion, SD 57069. Marvin and Carol (Hovland) Walz were married June 26, 1959 at First Lutheran Church, … Read Article →

Prescription assistance bus tour will stop in Vermillion June 29 The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will be in Vermillion on Monday, June 29, stopping at Sanford Vermillion Hospital to help uninsured and financially-struggling South Dakotans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free. … Read Article →

Sanford Lab dedicated 4,850 feet underground Gov. Mike Rounds and Mr. T. Denny Sanford dedicated the Sanford Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory at Homestake on Monday, during an unusual ceremony 4,850 feet underground in a former gold mine. "This is a great moment in the history of South Dakota and … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson July 4, 1918 THE STORY OF THE LEE & PRENTIS STORE OUR OLDEST FIRM IS DISSOLVED Andrew E. Lee Retires From the Mercantile Firm of the Lee-Prentis Co.—C. E. Prentis Now Sole Owner Through a deal which was concluded last … Read Article →