Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) and her Democratic challenger, Matt Varilek, listen to instructions from studio personnel prior to the start of their one-hour debate last Thursday in the South Dakota Public Broadcasting facilities in Vermillion. (Photo by David Lias) By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net Republican U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem and her … Read Article
Severson Dale Severson Dale Severson, 90, of Gayville, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Dale was born July 29, 1922 in Vermillion, to Charles and Goldie (South) Severson. He attended school at Prairie Belle Country School through eighth grade and graduated from Vermillion High School … Read Article
I don't hunt deer. At least not on purpose. But I'm making a plea to everybody out there who enjoys the sport. Please, practice your marksmanship. Harvest as many deer as you legally can this year. Every fall, I try my best to send out good vibes to every man, … Read Article
As the end of the 2012 election season draws near (praise the Lord), I'm counting down to Nov. 6, when as many as 10 political ads per half-hour cease to bombard me during what little TV I actually watch. I've had to listen to so many ads this election I … Read Article
By U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) With such a long, accomplished life, it is difficult to fully describe the impact George McGovern had on our world. In each chapter of his life, his contributions to our society were gigantic. His accomplishments have already been the subject of many books, and … Read Article
By Parker Knox Sportswriter "She is off to a great start to what we hope will be a fantastic career!" That's what Vermillion cross country coach Kelly Fischbach said after seventh-grader Madisen Lavin capped off an outstanding season by coming within an eyelash of pulling off the ultimate coup – … Read Article
USD Faculty/Staff Bowling League Prairie Lanes October 17, 2012 Teams Won Loss Opus Canards 134.5 45.5 Mandarin 94.5 85.5 Wood Ducks 91.0 89.0 Pintails 81.0 89.0 Mighty Mallards 72.5 107.5 Decoy 65.0 85.0 High Scr Game-Team Score Wood Ducks 636 Pintails 615 Pintails 604 High Scr Series-Team Score Pintails 1715 … Read Article
By Jeremy Hoeck jeremy.hoeck@yankton.net SIOUX FALLS — A loss of historic proportions was made worse by what the home team didn't do almost as much as what the defending national champions did. Still, there was a cause and effect formula to what North Dakota State did to the University of … Read Article
Named to All-State team Named to All-State teamVermillion Tanagers girls' soccer team members that have been named to the "A" Girls All State Second Team are Natasha Samudzi, Cheyenne Mallory, and Autumn Barnett. (Photo provided by Kari Jo James)
Named to first, second all-State Team Vermillion Tanager boys' soccer team members named to the "A" Boys' All State First Team are Matt Porogi, Nate Samudzi, Alex Robertson and Tanner Settles. Named to the "A" All State Second Team are Ethan James and Chris Lubbers. (Photo courtesy of Kari Jo … Read Article
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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
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
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
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
