Vermillion Schools and their procedures for COVID

The Vermillion School District (VSD) has a “Return to School Plan” in place where masks are not enforced unless a building surpasses a certain COVID threshold. Masks are required for two weeks until COVID numbers are bellow the threshold The superintendent for the VSD is Damon Alvey keeps everyone in the school district informed weekly […]

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Indigo Spa celebrates grand opening in downtown Vermillion

The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) officially welcomed Indigo Spa into the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept 14. Indigo Spa opened downtown at 119 E. Main St. Monica Miller, owner and operator of Indigo Spa, began her spa services at the end of 2018. Due to COVID-19 and a change in […]

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Amplified opening at the National Music Museum

Two local Yankton guitarists performed on Sept. 10 in the new Janet Wanzek Performance Hall to kick-off the “NMM Live!” concert series at the National Music Museum. Guitarists Mike Hilson and Jay Gilbertson started playing together almost 34 years ago after they met at a music shop in Yankton. They performed in multiple bands together and played a […]

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New ice cream shop Cow & Spoon opens downtown

In June, the new ice cream shop Cow & Spoon opened in downtown Vermillion. Cow & Spoon is in the same building the old ice cream shop Scoops used to be in.   One of the owners, Leslie Garish, said all four owners wanted to bring an ice cream shop back to Vermillion with a few changes because they all wanted to add […]

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COVID-19 on campus: looking back, looking forward

The tide may be turning on the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with a decline in new cases nationally and regionally and with South Dakota’s Board of Regents seeking a more “normal” fall semester on USD’s campus. In response to this, USD student organizations, Vermillion businesses and local government leaders are looking to bring […]

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Scooter’s holds grand opening in Vermillion

Scooter’s Coffee opened its doors to Vermillion last November. However, due to COVID-19, the drive-thru coffee chain was unable to celebrate their grand opening.  Tuesday, Scooter’s Coffee had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to finally celebrate its grand opening. The location’s owner, Travis Rhoades, said that he thought the turnout was great and that the event was […]

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Heartland Humane Society cares for stray cats in Vermillion

Outdoor cats are all over Vermillion. The Heartland Humane Society in Yankton is the closest animal shelter to Vermillion and works with the city and any volunteers through their Trap Neuter Release Program (TNR). Dana Merrigan is a veterinary technician and intake coordinator at the Heartland Humane Society and helps with the TNR program. The […]

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Missouri River Watercolor Society provides creative outlet for all ages

The Northern Plains Watercolor Society in Rapid City, South Dakota inspired Sharon Grey and Betty Smith to create the Missouri River Watercolor Society (MRWS) in Vermillion.  In November 2019 the MRWS was formed. The First Dakota Coyote Gallery in the Coyote Twin Theatre building on 12 East Main Street sponsors the MRWS by offering people […]

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Lions Pancake Days serves the community in more ways than one

The Vermillion Lions Club, which was founded in 1950 to combat vision problems in children, hosted its annual Lions Pancake Days this year April 14-15 at the Armory in Vermillion.  The event spanned two days with three available eating times, one for lunch and two for dinner. At all of the open dining hours, members […]

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Vintage store offers Vermillion nostalgic experiences

Nostalgia Vintage and Wellness is a new store in downtown Vermillion that sells vintage clothes, pressed juices and an experience, as owner Mattea Scott says. Nostalgia Vintage and Wellness opened its physical location on April 2, 2021. The store also has online shopping, though the website is currently under construction and they are instead selling […]

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