Entrepreneurs strive to create next “big thing”

Michael Helgerson is after the next “big thing” in technology. The 31 year-old Vermillion native and senior business major said his new idea could revolutionize the way college students interact with universities. QUICKcampus or QUICKclass, a smart device platform, would provide indoor directions and information regarding news, student events, athletic events and student organizations via […]

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VIDEO: VFD investigating cause of fire extinguisher incident in Coyote Village

A fire extinguisher set off early Sunday morning prompted an evacuation of all four floors in Coyote Village. At around 2 a.m., first responders from the Vermillion Fire Department, Clay County Emergency Medical Services and the University of South Dakota Police Department were called to Coyote Village after being alerted of heavy smoke on the fourth floor. Shannon […]

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UPDATED: Dakotathon raises more than $84,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

More than 400 University of South Dakota students are giving up 24 hours of their weekend today to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network. Throughout the day, students will help “Miracle” children and their families forget about their hardships through a variety of activities scheduled throughout campus and Vermillion. “We’re here to make miracles […]

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Understanding attraction, sexual and romantic orientations

University of South Dakota students are celebrating LGBTQ+ communities during this year’s Pride Week. USD’s LGBTQ+ group on campus, Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, is hosting the events all throughout the week. The Volante compiled a quick guide about terminology and the different types of attraction and orientations. This is by no means an exhaustive […]

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UPDATED: Construction worker falls 15 feet from DakotaDome construction site

A man sustained minor injuries after falling about 15 feet from the sports complex structure in the DakotaDome expansion construction site this morning. Shannon Draper, chief of the Vermillion Fire Department, said first responders were called to the area around 8 a.m. in response to a report of a fallen construction worker. “We were called this […]

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VPD utilizes confidential informants to bust businesses for selling alcohol to minors

One of eight businesses involved in an alcohol compliance check April 2 failed after selling alcohol to a minor. Speedee Mart, located at 802 E. Cherry St., failed its check after an underage confidential informant for the Vermillion Police Department purchased alcohol from the convenience store. “You really have to almost make an effort, or […]

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