Darrel Christopherson, one of the last of the "Greatest Generation" in South Dakota and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, died at his home in Vermillion Sunday, Jan. 29. He was 87. Christopherson, who joined the U.S. Navy when he was 17, was a crew member aboard the … Read Article
Will marry Katherine McDonald and Christopher Brumwell have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be resides in Bozeman, MT, where she is a full-time student. She has an AAS in Communications Information Technology and is working on a bachelor of science degree in Management Studies. She is the daughter of Andy and … Read Article
Bailey Carlson drives toward the basket past a Tea-Area Titan defender during the Tanagers girls basketball game in the VHS gym Dec. 30. (Photo by David Lias) It takes a lot of backbone to face one's fears and meet them head-on, rather than letting them define you. It's a lesson … Read Article
Dr. Dennis Johnson discusses the level of urgency surrounding environmental problems with oil or tar sands in regard to oil pipelines as Dr. Howard Coker (left) and Dr. Benno Wymar (right) listen. The conversation took part as an International Forum at the University of South Dakota. (Photo by David Lias) … Read Article
Possession of alcohol on campus always has been prohibited for University of South Dakota students, even if they were 21 or older. That promises to change next semester, following a decision by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Beginning in the fall of 2012, of-age students in the Joseph M. … Read Article
Friday, January 27 National Music Museum (NMM) Brown Bag Lunch Program "The Autonomous Autoharpist," featuring Bryan Bowers, autoharp master, singer/songwriter and storyteller from Sedro Woolley, Wash., at 12:05 p.m. January program sponsor: City of Vermillion. Location: Arne B. Larson Concert Hall at the NMM located on USD campus, corner of … Read Article
For any campus diversity plan to succeed, there needs to be substantial involvement at all levels – from the students to the upper administration. That was the consensus Thursday, Jan. 19, at the first in a series of "Courageous Conversations," which will seek to engage everyone at the University of … Read Article
PIERRE – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has learned of incidents involving fraudulent access of private wireless phone accounts and urges consumers to apply additional security measures to protect their accounts. Consumers have relayed to the PUC incidents of their wireless phone accounts being accessed by unauthorized persons from … Read Article
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Chamber Business: Cracker Barrel sessions with our legislators will be: Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the City Hall Council Chambers at 25 Center Street Saturday, Feb. 25, … Read Article
Robert John Tschetter was born Sept. 10, 1939, to John and Elizabeth (Hofer) Tschetter in Bridgewater, where he lived in his parents' home until 1957. In 1957, he moved to Redfield, where he lived until 1988. He then moved to Vermillion, where he lived until passing. Grateful to share his … 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
