After my first hectic week in the state legislature, it's time to report back. First, thank you to the people of Clay and Turner Counties for trusting me to represent you in "the people's House." I am doing my best to deserve that trust. Gov. Daugaard was quite optimistic in … Read Article
Vermillion’s Blair Gilkyson (1) steals the ball from Lennox Oriole Tara Kuper (15) during second half action Thursday in the VHS gym. Gilkyson drove the ball down the court to score two of her seven points. (Photo by David Lias) Now that they have done it once, Vermillion's girls basketball … Read Article
The gymnastics season is dwindling down to a precious few meets as the season-ending state meet is now less than a month away. After a dual in Yankton last night (Thursday), Vermillion's gymnasts will next be in action at Wagner, joining West Central there for a triangular on Monday, Jan. … Read Article
Vermillion’s Tanner Anderson (23) drives the ball down the court past Lennox defender Joe Hendrickson (34) during Friday’s action in the VHS gym. Anderson contributed seven points and four rebounds. (Photo by David Lias) Vermillion's boys basketball team, which entered this week's play with a 7-1 record, will be playing … Read Article
Saturday means travel day for Vermillion wrestlers at this time of the year, and the Tanagers will hit the road again this weekend for Hartford to compete in West Central's invitational tournament after wrestling a dual at Canton last night (Thursday). Beresford won the team crown at the Tiger Invitational … Read Article
Gov. Dennis Daugaard is shown filing criminal justice reform legislation in the South Dakota Senate Tuesday. Pictured are, from left: Sen. Majority Leader Russell Olson, House Majority Leader David Lust, Daugaard, Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson, Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Deb Peters, and House Speaker Brian Gosch. In the … Read Article
A farmer can never have too many tools. A number of them gathered at this colorful display at the Dakota Farm Show Tuesday, shopping for new wrenches to add to their tool boxes. (Photo by David Lias) It's a big anniversary for the Dakota Farm Show, and exhibitors say Tuesday … Read Article
Members of the Vermillion City Council said they preferred a smaller pool for the proposed aquatic center that may be constructed at Prentis Park. This was according to an informal poll taken after a presentation by City Manager John Prescott during an educational session Monday afternoon. The present council members … Read Article
It's been less than two months since a state organization made a decision to no longer sponsor high school soccer activities after the end of the 2014 season. Local high school soccer enthusiasts wasted no time in making sure that the Vermillion School Board is aware of that change. A … Read Article
FRIDAY, January 11 Brown Bag Lunch program, "Rich Blues and More," featuring Rich Patton on guitar, harmonica and tenor sax at 12:05 p.m. at the National Music Museum located on the USD campus, corner of Clark and Yale streets. Free and open to the public. Debate at Sioux Falls Lincoln … 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
