By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The ball is in the Vermillion School Board's court, after hearing public support at its meeting Monday night to reinstate the district's tennis program. The meeting began with a full house, with nearly every student athlete involved in tennis and their parents sitting in the audience. … Read Article
Friday, NOVember 16 Brown Bag lunch program, "The Ambassador of Bluegrass," featuring Dick Kimmel from New Ulm, Minn., at 12:05 p.m. at the National Music Museum located on USD campus, corner of Clark and Yale streets. Free and open to the public. Support for November's "Free Fridays" admission to the … 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: Please join Vermillion Ace Hardware for a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of their expansion and renovation on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 812 … Read Article
Carol A. Leibiger, Ph.D., gives a presentation on the use of children’s books for purposes of indoctrination in Nazi Germany. (Photo by Travis Gulbrandson/Plain Talk) By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Anti-Semitic propaganda was utilized by the Nazis prior to and during the Holocaust, and last week, visitors to I.D. Weeks Library … Read Article
By Derek Bartos derek.bartos@yankton.net NORTH SIOUX CITY — An election mailer sent out earlier this week to District 16 residents has caused confusion among readers of a local newspaper and conflict between the newspaper's publisher and the local Republican Party. The Union County Republican Party released a mailer Monday that … Read Article
Florence Wagner Florence Wagner, 98, of Vermillion, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Florence Eidem was born March 3, 1914 in rural Elk Point, on the Eidem Homestead to Gilbert and Mary (Jensen) Eidem. She graduated from the Elk Point High School and married … Read Article
Like any other business, one of the essential ingredients in creating a successful newspaper is bonding with your customers. You cultivate a level of trust with those who purchase your product, meaning they will know what to expect from you in each edition. This is something that's hard-earned, and it … Read Article
"Mommy, what is prayer?" a seven-year old girl spouted, while tugging on her mother's hand, her gaze remained fixed on me. Fumbling for words, the mother drew a blank and turned to me with expectant eyes, waiting for an answer. Having grown up in a family where praying was like … Read Article
By Rep. Kristi Noem One of the greatest honors I have had as South Dakota's lone representative is to help send off and welcome home the brave men and women of our military. Every time I participate in an activation or a welcome home ceremony, I am reminded just how … Read Article
By Senator Tim Johnson This year we saw the welcome return of over 500 South Dakota National Guardsmen who had deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn. These men and women join the more than 72,000 veterans that call South Dakota home. Residents in communities across … 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
