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Monthly Archives: May 2010

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HHS Animal Fair<br />May 15 in Yankton

  May 6, 2010 - 6:53 pm | Community
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The Heartland Humane Society's annual Animal Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, at Riverside Park in Yankton. The dog walk registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. There will be something for everyone: • Great raffle packages. • Animal blessing. • Vendor booths. • … Read Article →

Local farmers market gears up for their biggest season yet

  May 6, 2010 - 6:52 pm | Local News
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The Vermillion Area Farmers Market announces its 2010 market season with more vendors, more dates, and more locations. The farmers market will be held every Thursday afternoon from 3-7 p.m. starting May 13 until Oct. 28 at the Clay County Fairgrounds on the corner of High and Cherry streets. They … Read Article →

Spring Fling <br /> Dinner to be held

  May 6, 2010 - 6:52 pm | Community
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The First United Methodist Church of Vermillion will host a Spring Fling Dinner on Wednesday, May 12. The dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship rooms at 16 N. Dakota St. The menu will include roast beef, potatoes, vegetables and desserts. The cost will be … Read Article →

DENR recognizes Vermillion <br />for drinking water compliance

  May 6, 2010 - 6:51 pm | Local News
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The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced that the city of Vermillion public water system and the system's certified operators have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for outstanding water system operations and environmental compliance with state drinking water standards … Read Article →

Johnson staffer to visit county May 12

  May 6, 2010 - 6:51 pm | Local News
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Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that Erik Nelson of his Sioux Falls office will hold an Economic Development Outreach Day in Clay County on Wednesday, May 12. Nelson will visit Wakonda and Vermillion, including the University of South Dakota. "Many South Dakotans are unable to travel to my offices … Read Article →

Kayak and canoe the <br />Missouri River May 22

  May 6, 2010 - 6:50 pm | Local News
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Join area river enthusiasts on Saturday, May 22, for an outing on the Missouri River Water Trail.  The route will be from Myron Grove (Highlines) near Meckling, to Mulberry Bend near the Newcastle-Vermillion Bridge. We will meet at the Myron Grove boat ramp at 9 a.m. (To get to Myron … Read Article →

Auditions to be held for Oklahoma

  May 6, 2010 - 6:49 pm | Community
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The Vermillion Community Theatre announces audition dates for the great Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Oklahoma.  Auditions will be Monday, May 10 and Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at 226 E. Main St. (United Church of Christ, Congregational) in Vermillion.  Actors of all ages are welcome to audition.  Please check … Read Article →

Argus Leader Media announces 6th annual Tour de Kota

  May 6, 2010 - 6:49 pm | Local News
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Argus Leader Media in Sioux Falls is proud to announce the 6th annual Argus Leader Tour de Kota™ bike tour across South Dakota. The Argus Leader Tour de Kota™ plans each tour in order to showcase the unique beauty and hospitality of South Dakota. Cyclists from local towns and across … Read Article →

Cancer support group meets May 12

  May 6, 2010 - 6:48 pm | Community
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We CARE (Cancer Advocacy Resource Encouragement) will meet 6:30 p.m. May 12 in the Freedom Forum Conference Room in the Al Neuharth Center, located on the corner of Cherry and Dakota Streets in Vermillion. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month to provide support to anyone dealing with … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights

  May 6, 2010 - 6:48 pm | Community
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Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson 1938 In the neighborhood of 7,000 racing fans attended the pari-mutual races here Saturday, Sunday and Monday and made it the most successful meet ever held here.  More than $11,000 passed through the betting windows during the three days. Groceries are 12% … Read Article →

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