Monthly Archives: August 2009

Sanford Vermillion touts new digital mammogram machine By Deanna Johnson Yankton Media, Inc. In the past, Mylynn Hanson has had mammograms that she has had to repeat or have follow up ultrasounds because the results were unclear. Now she and others like her hope those days are over. Hanson has … Read Article →

â�?�?Opera Boot Campâ�?�? ends with performances By Patrick Morrison Plain Talk The inaugural South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival came to a close Aug. 1, marking the end of 10 straight days of lessons, rehearsals and seminars by 14 aspiring musical theater artists. "We've jokingly referred to this as 'Opera Boot … Read Article →

USD holds final summer commencement July 30 Day: â�?�?You must understand the worldâ�?�? By David Lias Plain Talk John A. Day, professor emeritus of art at The University of South Dakota, admitted that he had attended many university graduation ceremonies that unfortunately featured speakers whose talks dragged on and on. … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial laid foundation for new city hall Mayor was constant, early critic of building By David Lias Plain Talk A centerpiece of Vermillion's sesquicentennial celebration is the community's new city hall. "This is certainly a dream come true," said Mayor Dan Christopherson at dedication ceremonies of the building, held April … Read Article →