Vermillion's Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll wouldn't be possible without the four main food groups of a barbecue competition: chicken, pork, ribs and brisket. What became apparent at this year's celebration in Vermillion is that vendors came prepared to allow the public to sample new taste sensations not all … Read Article
VERMILLION ˜ Authorities have released the names of the two University of South Dakota students involved in a fatal two-car collision Thursday evening. Elizabeth Weathers Lias, 21, of Sioux Falls was killed when her vehicle was struck by another car driven by Alyxandra Harter, 20, of Omaha, according to the … Read Article
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The Highway Patrol says a University of South Dakota student was killed in a head-on collision just east of Vermillion shortly before midnight. The 21-year-old woman was not immediately identified. The patrol says she was driving on state Highway 50 when she collided with another USD … Read Article
It's been just over 20 years since Ed Webster has set foot on Mt. Everest. But as his audience in Old Main's Farber Hall discovered Tuesday afternoon, his enthusiasm for mountain climbing, and his love of the highest peak in the world, hasn't waned a bit. With almost childlike fascination, … Read Article
The best and biggest Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll celebration in Vermillion ended Saturday with Buster Dog BBQ of Clive, IA receiving the grand champion trophy for this year's barbecue competition. Making this honor even sweeter for the Iowa team is the fact that its decision to come to … Read Article
As many as 10,000 people are estimated to have visited Vermillion Friday and Saturday to take part in the community's biggest-to-date Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll celebration. "We had about 28 teams last year, and we had 43 this year, counting Larry Mart who conducted demonstrations on how to … Read Article
There were some familiar vehicles on display in downtown Vermillion during the Show & Shine Classic Car Show, held as part of the Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll celebration last weekend. Featured car was Fred Savoie's 1930 Ford Coupe, a familiar sight on Vermillion's streets. Also present was Junior … Read Article
Margaret Fortin of Atwater, CA died Aug. 30, 2009 after a brief illness. Margaret was the eldest daughter of Joseph J. and Marie (Bourdelais) O'Connor. She attended Cathedral High School in Sioux City, IA and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1938. Following graduation she attended a business college in … Read Article
Arthur W. Johnson, 76, of Vermillion, died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Art was born June 12, 1933 in Volin to Harry and Ethel (Jamison) Johnson; he attended school in the Wakonda area, entering the Air Force in 1951, serving during the Korean War until his … Read Article
I am a self-admitted city slicker who once succumbed to the lure of the land, only to discover that Mother Nature ain't a nice ol' lady! We wanted to prune trees, make wine and gather eggs and do all the things that rural residents do. We chose the wet weather … Read Article
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The city of Vermillion will spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, June 18, Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 20, from … Read Article
By Caleb Miller The 15-16 Teener baseball team used strong pitching and stifling defense in the opening rounds of last … Read Article
By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net Listeners to ESPN Radio 1570 KVTK-AM of Yankton will need to be a bit patient. A … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Burbank man charged with raping two children made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. Joseph … Read Article
