Visioning project sees variety of hopes for town’s future

Sidewalks made of trampolines and purple trees lining the streets of Vermillion may seem futuristic and out-of-this-world, but one local organization is encouraging community members of all ages to envision the perfect Vermillion, no matter the logistical challenges. Greening Vermillion, a year-old organization that promotes sustainability within the community, has been working on a project […]

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SDBOR holds off on alcohol sales legislation

The South Dakota Board of Regents is moving forward with plans to explore the possibility of selling beer and wine on public university campuses during certain events, but is easing back its ambitions to present the plans to state legislators at the upcoming legislative session beginning next month. Janelle Toman, director of communications for the […]

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Graduate student sets sights on qualifying for 2016 Olympic Trials

Megan Glisar has earned many titles throughout her life. A top USA Outdoor National Championship high jump athlete, a USD audiology graduate student and perhaps most important to her, a mom. Now, she’s hoping to add one more title to her list – Olympic athlete. A former Coyote high jumper for the track and field […]

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Cafe Brule owners purchase former Raziel’s building

Jim Waters and Monica Iverson, co-owners of Cafe Brule, are hoping to bring “something different” to downtown Vermillion with the opening of their new business this coming spring. The co-owners closed the deal on a vacant building located at 13 West Main St., formerly known as Raziel’s, this past Friday. The two said they have […]

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