VERMILLION – Dance Marathon will host its 16th annual fundraising event at the University of South Dakota beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 and continuing through 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 24. Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy in the state of South Dakota, donates all proceeds from … Read Article
VERMILLION – Bill Deering, a motivational speaker who has dealt with a lifetime of stuttering, will be the featured speaker at the University of South Dakota at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at the Muenster University Center Ballroom. Deering has presented about living with his disability to thousands of … Read Article
VERMILLION – High school students interested in careers in the health care industry can register now to attend the seventh annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at the University of South Dakota, June 16-21. Students selected will participate in information-gathering activities and receive hands-on learning, including a gross anatomy lab tour, … Read Article
Marley Hanson went from being the 2009 Clay County Fair Princess to now being the current Miss Rushmore’s Outstanding Teen. She got bit by the pageant bug when she competed and won her first pageant at the Clay County Fair. She then went on and competed in the Miss South Dakota Teen … Read Article
Voting runs through March 28 Sanford Arts Vermillion (SAV) Program in partnership with Dakota Hospital Foundation, has been selected as a candidate for the LIVESTRONG Foundation Community Impact Project, which offers $1.2 million in funding to bring proven cancer support programs to communities across the U.S. Finalists will be determined … Read Article
By Staff Sgt. Michael Beck SDNG Public Affairs Office RAPID CITY – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new Veteran’s Resource Center Friday, March 15, at the South Dakota University Center in Rapid City (UCRC). The new center will serve as an informational hub designed for military veterans and … Read Article
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline on March 19 was $3.69. This price is a penny less than one week ago and also one month ago and 15 cents less than the average price one year ago. Until today, the national average had fallen five consecutive … Read Article
PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. Nominees should be those who have continually worked to promote agriculture in South Dakota. The individual or organization nominated must possess: · Strong ties to agriculture in South Dakota · Leadership … Read Article
PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Transportation announces that Letters of Intent are now available for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP is a grant program that uses federal transportation funds designated by Congress for specific activities that enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options. … Read Article
BROOKINGS – April marks the nation’s “Month of the Military Child,” a time to honor military youth in our communities. In tribute, the State 4-H Foundation, in concert with the South Dakota’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Program, is inviting everyone to join in on April 12 and be part of … 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
