There are a few things we can all agree on. We can all agree that a white Christmas beats a brown one. But after Christmas, the lack of snow to shovel is just fine, thank you. It's a relief to not have to worry about bundling up in the wee … Read Article
Felicity Aston is attempting to be the first woman in the world to cross Antarctica. She has been plugging across that continent for nearly a month now. In the days leading up to Christmas, Aston had finally arrived at the South Pole, where she replenished supplies and rested before the … Read Article
2011 is drawing to a close. The end of a year prompts us to reflect on the year past and plan for the year to come. In previous years, I have reflected upon and planned for my personal life, but I would now like to share with you my thoughts … Read Article
Needing to rediscover a flow on offense, the South Dakota men's basketball team did that and more. South Dakota's Steve Tecker slams the ball home during the Coyotes' home victory over Peru State, Wednesday at the DakotaDome. (Photo by James D. Cimburek/P&D) Twelve three-pointers and a blistering start helped that … Read Article
Tri-Valley scored the game's first nine points and was never seriously threatened in handing Vermillion its first loss of the boys basketball season Dec. 20. The visiting Mustangs ran away to a 20-9 first-quarter lead. While the Tanagers rallied to within 27-19 in the second period, Tri-Valley quickly regained complete … Read Article
As astounding a second half as girls basketball fans are likely to see for some time propelled Vermillion to a stunning 48-31 win over No. 5-rated and previously unbeaten Tri-Valley at the VHS gym Dec. 20. The victory kept the Tanagers perfect at 4-0 heading into a home girls-boys doubleheader … Read Article
The Vermillion seventh grade boys basketball team earned second place at the Harrisburg Winter Days Basketball Tournament on Dec. 18. Vermillion beat both the Sioux Falls Chargers and the Sioux Falls Thunder before falling to the Sioux Falls Dominators in the final championship game. Members of the seventh grade … Read Article
South Dakota football standout Tom Compton has been named to the Phil Steele 2011 FCS Postseason All-America team, it has been announced. The award is the latest in the string of postseason accolades for the Coyote offensive lineman. Compton (Rosemount, MN) earned first-team honors from Phil Steele – the only … Read Article
Junior Tempestt Wilson scored a season-high 19 points and sophomore McKayla Knudson added a career-high 13 to lead the South Dakota women's basketball team to a 66-54 win over Idaho State in nonconference action Wednesday night, Dec. 21, in Pocatello, ID. With the win, the Coyotes improved to 9-2 overall, … Read Article
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council (SDPPC) announces their 43rd Annual Pork Congress to be held at the Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel and Exhibit Hall on Jan. 12 and 13, 2012. The two-day trade show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 and 9 a.m. … Read Article
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By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Al Neuharth is remembered around the world as a legend in the field of journalism … Read Article
VERMILLION – Prominent officials, journalists, colleagues, friends, and others inspired by his vision and legacy will celebrate the life of … Read Article
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
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Although “motorcycle” isn’t the thing that comes to mind when most people think of the National … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net One week after her title was revoked, an area 6-year-old was again named winner of the … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net South Dakota’s attorney general has some advice for the recent graduates of the University of South … Read Article
