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Sen. John Thune (R-SD) told a capacity crowd at Tuesday’s meeting of the Vermillion Rotary Club that hard decisions regarding the federal budget await members of Congress and President Obama. (Photo by David Lias) Sen. John Thune (R-SD) told a capacity crowd at the Vermillion Rotary Club Tuesday that cuts … Read Article →

The deadly shootings last month that left 26 people dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT has prompted school officials to review security measures at the Vermillion School District's four school buildings. It also will be bringing about changes to several of those buildings all with the goal … Read Article →

When it comes to gun control measures, Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) said Monday he is skeptical whether many of them would be effective but is keeping an open mind for any proposals that come before him. Johnson spoke about gun control, the debt ceiling battle and other subjects with reporters … Read Article →

Former Sen. James Abourezk has some advice regarding the United States' foreign policy. "I think it's in the interest of the United States to get the hell out of the Middle East," he said. Abourezk spoke about the issue, as well as the rebellion in Syria and the influence of … Read Article →

Friday, January 18 Brown Bag Lunch program, "Rawlins Trio," with Rodger Kelly on harpsichord 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. Debate at Watertown (TBA). One-act play at Vermillion High School at 7:30 … Read Article →

In 2012, the ESA Giving Tree Project continued to flourish, making a meaningful difference in the lives of 257 young children/teens and their families. Weeks later, the membership of the Theta Omega chapter of ESA remains grateful for the exceptional generosity of the Vermillion community. The list of business/organizational partners … Read Article →

The St. Agnes Youth Group is having a French toast breakfast fundraiser from 9-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the St. Agnes gym. The breakfast fundraiser is for the youth group's winter trip to Mankato, MN, skiing at Mt. Kato in February. There will be a free-will offering taken at … Read Article →

"What is your dream?" That is the question that the Vermillion Area Arts Council (VAAC) and the South Dakota Peace & Justice Center (SDPJC) are asking artists, writers, musicians and dreamers of all ages as they call for creative observations of peace for their Art of Peace exhibit in celebration … Read Article →

The Clay-Union Foundation is offering a $500 community service scholarship to graduating seniors from Vermillion or Elk Point-Jefferson high school. Applications are available at the Web site http://www.clay-unionfoundation.org/ under the events tab. Students will be able to fill out the application online, and email it directly for consideration. Applications will … Read Article →