USD students receive awards at regional broadcasting conference Five students from the University of South Dakota Contemporary Media & Journalism Department received honors at the 2012 Midwest Journalism Conference at Minneapolis on March 31. Receiving Eric Sevareid Awards, as presented by the Northwest Broadcast News Association, from KAOR-FM Radio at … Read Article
SDSU Extension is offering Master Gardener training in Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings and Sioux Falls. The SDSU Extension Master Gardener program trains volunteers to serve in providing horticultural information to the residents of South Dakota. The training consists of more than 60 hours of class work provided by SDSU Extension … Read Article
The musical "Bye Bye Birdie" by Michael Stewart, Charles Strouse, and Lee Adams will be performed by Vermillion High School students on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday May 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the high school performing arts center. Vermillion High School students … Read Article
"We're going to want to start welding in a circular motion." After hearing that advice from their instructor, Mark Pier, six members of a welding class in Vermillion got fired up – literally – and made sparks fly. Sparks fly as a student in Vermillion’s “Welding in Industry” class masters … Read Article
Although Steven Spielberg's 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can" made the story of check-forger and con man Frank Abagnale famous the world over, the real Frank Abagnale had nothing to do with its production. That being said, he is extremely satisfied with how it turned out. Frank Abagnale – … Read Article
This year's local elections and primaries, scheduled for June 5, will be held in a new venue. "We just found this out (Monday)," said City Manager John Prescott. "Typically they've been at the Armory, and due to the Guard utilizing the Armory on June 5, the election will take place … Read Article
The celebration of the life of Orland Sternquist was at the Dalesburg Lutheran Church 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 . He left this earth April 7, 2012 to join his wife Harriet for a cup of coffee and a piece of double crust pie in their motor home in … Read Article
Carlton Eugene Leikvold was born on June 4, 1926 in the house of the farm where he lived his whole life. His parents were Olvin G. Leikvold and Helen (Helsa) Leikvold. Carlton was united in marriage on Jan. 28, 1961 to Deanna (Anderson) Leikvold. Two sons were born to this … Read Article
Norma Ofstehage Klanderud of Vermillion passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Sanford Care Center in Vermillion. Norma Staum was born Oct. 21, 1916, on the family farm north of Elk Point to Casper and Anna (Ulvog) Staum. She attended Pleasant Valley School and graduated from Elk Point … Read Article
Dolores Necklace, respected elder, sister and friend to many, passed away on Easter morning, April 8, 2012. Dolores was born July 20, 1939 in South Dakota. Dolores was very generous with her time connecting with many family members and friends over the years, looking out after them, caring for them, … 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
