Vernon C. Christensen, 87, of Vermillion, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at the Sanford USD Medical center in Sioux Falls. Vernon was born Oct. 18, 1925 to Ernest and Anna (Aalboe) Christensen on the family farm near Irene. The youngest of seven children, he grew up in the Irene … Read Article
This past flu season has been one of the strongest and widespread in years, and researchers at the University of South Dakota are working to determine how to predict and prepare for other outbreaks. Victor Huber, Ph.D. assistant professor of basic biomedical sciences at the USD Sanford School of Medicine, … Read Article
It is important to be proactive about your health and participate in annual screenings. Early detection is vital for appropriately managing and preventing chronic health conditions. Sanford Vermillion is once again partnering with students in health professions and business school programs at the University of South Dakota to host a … Read Article
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, a Republican, announced earlier this week that he has approved the new route through Nebraska for the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline will also run through western South Dakota. Heineman's decision more or less clears the way for the U.S. State Department and President Obama to … Read Article
"The reader's ear must adjust down from loud life to the subtle…sounds of the written word. [For] an ordinary reader…it will take half an hour to pick up the writing's modulations, its ups and downs and louds and softs." – Annie Dillard, "The Writing Life" You would think that seasoned … Read Article
High school football games under Friday night lights and basketball gyms jam-packed with fans are as much a part of South Dakota as coffee-shop talk about the weather and crops. High school sports and other interscholastic activities such as drama and music events fuel intense civic pride in our communities … Read Article
Sanford Medical Center Vermillion is pleased to welcome the first baby of 2013. Shanna and Paul Formisano are the parents of James Anthony, Vermillion’s first baby of 2013. (Submitted photo) James Anthony Formisano was born on Jan. 7, 2013 at 6:52 p.m. to Shanna and Paul Formisano of Vermillion. James … Read Article
Yankton College Scholarships will be awarded this spring for the 2013-14 academic year to college bound students with a Yankton College connection. Applicants must either have a family relationship to Yankton College alumni, former faculty or staff; • a family friend, teacher or pastor with a connection to Yankton College … Read Article
Tanager Nick Jensen’s constant presence under the hoop was just too much for West Central. He scored 11 points in Tuesday night’s contest in the VHS gym. (Photo by David Lias) Rebounding from a pair of losses to two of the state's best Class "A" teams, Vermillion's boys rolled West … Read Article
The Vermillion Area Swim Team has been in season since September and the season so far is going better than expected. The numbers of swimmers on the team are near record highs, there are many swimmers in practice every day, and most importantly, the kids are swimming fast and having … 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
