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Monthly Archives: April 2011

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Check It Out

  April 28, 2011 - 5:08 pm | Community
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Activities at the Library The Friends of the Library will sponsor a spring book sale from May 4 through the 8. They are looking for volunteers to set up and take down, sort materials, and cashier.  Donations from the book sale help support the Summer Reading Program and other events … Read Article →

Vets dominate USD spring game

  April 28, 2011 - 5:06 pm | Sports
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Even with so many young players seeing extended time, the usual suspects led the way. Junior running back Marcus Sims (32) evades a group of defensive teammates for a first-quarter touchdown in Thursday night's spring game at the DakotaDome. (Royal McGregor/P&D) Plagued by injuries all spring, the University of South … Read Article →

Tanager golf wins dual with Elk Point-Jefferson

  April 28, 2011 - 5:04 pm | Sports
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The Vermillion Tanager golf team hosted Elk Point-Jefferson at The Bluffs Golf Course on April 26. Here are the results: Vermillions Brooke Schwasinger watches the progress of her putt on the 13th green Tuesday at The Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion. Schwasinger shot a 59 at the completion of play … Read Article →

Spring sprinkles spoil scheduled sports events

  April 28, 2011 - 5:02 pm | Sports
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Things can get only better for Vermillion High School spring sports teams in the coming week. Tanager athletes are sick and tired of practicing and competing against only each other, but that's the way it was again this past week as every sport's scheduled events were postponed or cancelled by … Read Article →

2011 Coyote Sports Hall of Fame class announced

  April 28, 2011 - 5:01 pm | Sports
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The South Dakota athletic department has announced the 2011 Coyote Sports Hall of Fame class. Five athletes will join former Coyote women�s basketball coach Chad Lavin of Vermillion, and special contributor Jim Houtz of Scottsdale, AZ, as inductees in 2011. The induction ceremony is set for Saturday, Sept. 17 at … Read Article →

A Very Special Day

  April 28, 2011 - 5:00 pm | Local News
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Mayor Jack Powell presents a proclamation issued by the city of Vermillion declaring Saturday, April 2 as Anna Aust Day. Anna, born March 30, 1911 in Sweden, moved to the United States with her family when she was 2. She has lived in Clay County 95 years, has worked at … Read Article →

Pugh promoted at First Dakota

  April 28, 2011 - 4:58 pm | Community
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Larry Ness, First Dakota National Bank chief executive officer, announces the promotion of Jane Pugh to relationship banking officer � FirstPartners coordinator. Pugh has been part of the First Dakota team for 21 years. Her primary role is overseeing the bank�s FirstPartners and First Dakota Travel programs. Twenty years ago, … Read Article →

An endless task

  April 22, 2011 - 4:40 am | Local News
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Clearing sidewalks in Vermillion has been an endless task in 2011, as the region is hit with one snowstorm after the other. Spring has not kept the snow away; a member of USD Department of Facilities Management uses a Bobcat to clear away snow that accumulated on campus walkways Friday. … Read Article →

‘Racism is still with us, and it’s still strong’

  April 22, 2011 - 4:39 am | Local News
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Would you sign a waiver absolving an organization personal responsibility for any injuries you sustain or legal problems you encounter as a result of your participation in a cause in which you believe? That is what participants of the Freedom Rides did before embarking on their historic crusade to end … Read Article →

Two arrested for campus vandalism

  April 22, 2011 - 4:38 am | Local News
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Staff from USDs Department of Facilities Management carefully use cloths, a toothbrush and cleaning agents Thursday afternoon to remove paint sprayed on the statue of William O. Doc Farber. The University Police Department made two arrests Thursday during their investigation of widespread vandalism on campus. (Photo by David Lias) Two … Read Article →

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    The Power of Dance

      May 19, 2013 - 6:07 pm | Local News, Community, Featured
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    The Vermillion Area Dance Organization presented it Mother’s Day recital, “The Power of Dance,” 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, in the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center.  The two-hour show included two acts and 45 unique performances by scores of local dancers of all ages. Pictured are (from left) Isabelle Newcombe, Raygen Dean (jumping), Jenna Irwin, Willa Freeman, and Neveah Rusher. Full gallery of photos may be seen and purchased at spotted.plaintalk.net. 
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    School board hires new football, gymnastic coaches

      May 19, 2013 - 6:04 pm | Local News, Schools
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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 →

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    Council considers options for local recycling program

      May 19, 2013 - 6:02 pm | Local News
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    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 →

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    Passing the torch

      May 19, 2013 - 5:59 pm | Local News, Community, News
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    VPD seeks grant to provide additional school officer

      May 19, 2013 - 5:57 pm | Local News
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    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 →

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    Between the Lines: The fastest, most direct route to the truth

      May 19, 2013 - 5:55 pm | Opinion
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    By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article →

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