Margaret Jones and Shane Jensen were married Aug. 3, 2012 at Tamefish Lake by Aitkin, MN with Pam Wurst officiating. Maid of Honor was Alex Gabrielson; bridesmaids were Meredith Jones, Jess Lindgren, and Jacinda Weber. Best man was Brad Simons and groomsmen were Nick Olson, Kyle Mollet, and Alex Hofman. … Read Article
By Norma C. Wilson Part two of a five-part series Into the Highlands In January I traveled with Sharing the Dream in Guatemala’s “Fair Trade and Indigenous Cultures” tour with my husband and STDG Board member Jerry Wilson, filmmaker Charles Nauman, weaver Grete Bodogaard, environmentalist Dana Loseke and information technologist … Read Article
World Day of Prayer will be held on March 1 at 2 p.m. at Gayville Lutheran Church. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of many faith traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the First Friday in March. This year … Read Article
The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law has selected University of South Dakota School of Law student Shekar Jayaraman as a Steiger Fellow in the State of South Dakota Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. Out of more than 300 applications nationwide that were submitted, only 34 students … Read Article
High school seniors and their families will have an opportunity to interview for prestigious scholarships, participate in an academic showcase, tour campus and meet with faculty and researchers during Scholarship Recognition Day weekend, Feb. 23-24, at the University of South Dakota. In addition to competing for USD’s most prestigious scholarships, … Read Article
Residents at Sanford Care Center Vermillion were delighted to enjoy a Sweetheart Supper with their valentine last week. Thanks to the coordination and planning by Julie Rolfes, activities coordinator, Barb Kingsbury, nutrition services manager and their staff, a very special Valentine’s dinner was planned for those residents with a spouse … Read Article
The Clay-Union Foundation is offering a $500 community service scholarship to graduating seniors from Elk Point-Jefferson and Vermillion high schools. Applications are due March 1, and are on the Web site at http://www.clay-unionfoundation.org/ under the events tab. The applications may by returned by e-mail. Contact John Gille at (605) 421-5050 … Read Article
University Libraries at the University of South Dakota presents “Remembering Governor Janklow,” an exhibition showcasing materials and documents that uncover the late Governor Janklow’s unique personality. Visitors to this exhibition, located at the University Libraries in the second and third floor exhibition cases, can see how the late Gov. William … Read Article
The nationally-recognized University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will begin a weeklong tour of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota on Friday, March 1 with a 7:30 p.m. performance in Sioux City, IA, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court St. The concert is part of an annual spring tour … Read Article
Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that representatives from 15 businesses and agricultural groups have been selected to join him and other South Dakota state officials on an April 5-12 trade mission to China. “Exporting is vital to growing South Dakota’s economy,” Daugaard said. “I’m pleased that so many South Dakota … 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
