The first year the Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics was held in Vermillion, there were 46 participants who raised $8,000. Last year, there were 94 jumpers who raised $18,000. Ryan Larsen, the assistant women’s basketball coach at the University of South Dakota, is the last of the “plungers” to enter … Read Article
Area county and legislative races shaped up Tuesday as the deadline arrived for candidates to turn in petitions for the June 5 primary election. Candidates had until 5 p.m. to submit their petitions to the Secretary of State's office, but petitions sent via registered mail prior to the deadline could … Read Article
The South Dakota Army National Guard's 730th Area Support Medical Company, of Vermillion, will not deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 730th's 48 assigned members received word this week from U.S. Central Command they would not be deploying in July to provide health care support to … Read Article
Friday, March 30 Schmeckfest in Freeman. For more information, visit www.schmeckfest.com, e-mail: schmeckfest@gmail.com or call 605-925-4542. National Music Museum (NMM) Brown Bag Lunch Program at 12:05 p.m. featuring "April Fool! Trumpets Now & Then: A Humorous Look at Trumpets through the Ages." with David Shaner performing in the Arne B. … Read Article
Schaefer-Clem Mr. and Mrs. Randy Schaefer of Madison are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Schaefer, to Justin Clem, son of Mrs. Jane Heinemeyer of Wentworth and Mr. Chris Clem of Sioux Falls. The bride to be is employed as an occupational therapist at the Golden Living … Read Article
After two years in the South Dakota State House of Representatives, Tom Jones is a candidate for a two year term in the South Dakota State Senate from District 17. Tom has enjoyed serving the people of Clay and Turner County in the House , especially this past year as … Read Article
The International Students Club at USD will be hosting Festival of Nations on Saturday, March 31. This event celebrates the many different cultures represented at USD. The evening will feature samples of food from native cooks of many countries, as well as entertainment, dress, artifacts and pictures. The event will … 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: Business After Hours: Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business and network with your peers? Sign up to host a Business After Hours event! These events … Read Article
Becker Marlin Arthur Becker, 79 of Meckling, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center in Vermillion. Marlin Arthur 'Lefty' Becker was born April 18, 1932 to Fred and Regina (Schmidt) Becker near St. Helena, NE. He attended school through the eighth grade after which time … Read Article
Fourth-year medical students at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota learned where they will complete their residency training. Match Day ceremonies were recently held across the country, including in Rapid City, Sioux Falls and Yankton. Envelopes were handed to each student with their residency acceptance … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
