Vermillion honors war dead with Monday service By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net “It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Many of the students currently attending Girls State probably are considering what career they should pursue following graduation. During his remarks in a presentation Tuesday morning, state Attorney General Marty Jackley suggested they study law. “You won’t find a more gratifying, satisfying profession,” he said. “I … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Sen. John Thune said that if someone enters politics, they must maintain their character and moral strength. This was among his messages to the attendees of the 67th annual South Dakota Girls State, which is being held at the University of South Dakota this week. “If … Read Article
By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net Sen. John Thune, R-SD, quietly laughed Tuesday morning, when asked about the surprise visit his colleague, Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, paid to Syria on Monday. “John makes some trips over there … he goes places that most people don’t get access to,” Thune said. He also, … Read Article
By Parker Knox In the final episode of “The Office” earlier this month, the character named Andy Bernard spewed forth a bit of profundity when he said, “I wish there were a way to know you were in ‘the good old days’ before you left them.” I, for one, did. … Read Article
“Long stormy spring-time, wet contentious April, winter chilling the lap of … May; but at length the season of summer does come.” – Thomas Carlyle, writer, philosopher This time of year, we indulge. We abandon stale and stuffy and tease with fresh and frilly. We replace grays, browns and blacks … Read Article
Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials The Associated Press Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, May 23, 2013 No thanks, FEMA, we’re good Sioux Falls has a history of being self-sufficient and generous. This is a place where we don’t ask for help unless we really need it. That’s what makes a … Read Article
Chamber Chat Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Chamber Business: The VCDC is the sponsor for Free Fridays at the National Music Museum throughout the month of May. Wind down after a busy week by touring … Read Article
05/19/13 09:08 – A deputy responded to a report of a calf on the road near Burbank. The calf was returned to the pasture. The landowner arrived in the area and was notified of the problem. 05/19/13 13:47 – A deputy attempted to locate the source of a 911 call … Read Article
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