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Cleanup ensues after storm dumps 17+ inches on Vermillion
Despite a January thaw last week, Vermillion was hit with more than 17 inches of snow from Tuesday into the early hours of Wednesday as result of a massive snowstorm. Clearing snow from about 47 miles of streets around town can pose as a time-consuming challenge for city maintenance crews, especially because of the high […]
Forgotten bicycles get a new lease on life through local co-op
Each year, the Vermillion Police Department collects a number of abandoned bicycles from the streets of Vermillion, and now a group has formed around the idea of giving those bicycles a second chance at life. It began early last May when VPD Captain Chad Passick received an email by mistake that was intended for the […]
Doctor: Dress warmly or put ‘yourself at risk’ amidst cold temperatures
With sub-zero temperatures that the winter season brings, there also comes extra reminders about being cautious when going outside. While it’s not rare in Vermillion to find temperatures creep near -10 or -20 degrees, the bitter cold can be shocking on the body. Beth Lapka, an emergency medicine physician at the Sanford USD Medical Center […]
UPDATED: Vermilion man arrested on multiple charges for assault reported in Coyote Village
The University Police Department is continuing to investigate an assault that occurred in Coyote Village on Jan. 18. The Vermillion Police Department said VPD officers assisted UPD with an assault investigation at Coyote Village, and later arrested 33-year-old Jason Marker at his home in Vermillion. Marker was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping in the second […]
Student builds shelters for Vermillion’s feral cat population
As the winter months get colder, a USD student is making it her mission to help the feral cats around town stay warm. Sophomore Allaina Howard is in the process of providing winter protection for all the “Verm cats” in the area. The shelters are made out of Rubbermaid bins and lined with tin foil […]
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Sexual assualt case referred to State’s Attorney’s office
The case regarding a sexual assualt that took place in Coyote Village on Sept. 27 has been referred to the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s office. Matt Betzen, Vermillion Police Department Chief, said the initial investigation has been completed and VPD believes two of the three men whose photos were released by USD officials were present during […]
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 […]
Writers group serves as social time for all, therapy for one
Dressed in a green, plaid button-up shirt, 81-year-old Larry Michael’s stare from behind his wide-rimmed glasses is intense as he talks about his passion for writing. His hands shake a bit, which proves difficult, but not impossible for a writer who always chooses a pencil over a keyboard. He gets a friend to type up […]
Pints and Policy offers informal, intelligent conversation
Surrounded by appetizers and alcohol, a group of about 10 USD students, faculty and community members discussed citizen initiatives and petitioning at the Roadhouse this past Monday night. Pints and Policy is a monthly meeting that offers an informal format for open discussion on different policy issues. “I thought yesterday’s discussion was very insightful,” senior Ben Deverman said. “Prior […]