October 2, 2015
Dakota Days 2015- Friday
Today, students could participate in a pep rally for tomorrows football game. There were also some fun activities, like a zumba party and a root beer pong tournament. Producer: Krystal Schoenbauer Videographer: Sydney Mook
Author touches on relatable topics in satirical novels
American writer and satirist Kurt Vonnegut is widely known for his novels including “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Breakfast of Champions.” Each novel portrays a different message as well as shows a bit of the views and morals Vonnegut has. Slaughterhouse-Five portrays a message about the events of Word War Two, and “Breakfast of Champions” reflects America’s position […]
A Look At School Shootings In The US In The Past Decade
School shootings have erupted in small rural communities and major urban centers across the U.S. over the past decade. According to an analysis of all mass shootings by a group called Everytown for Gun Safety, about 11 percent of cases involves possible mental illness and in 44 percent of the cases, the shooter committed suicide. […]
Daugaard: Education Board Member Tied To GEAR UP Steps Down
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Board of Education member involved in administering a Native American college-readiness program under scrutiny as part of an investigation into an apparent murder-suicide has resigned. Gov. Dennis Daugaard said Stacy Phelps departed because of “many questions” surrounding the administration of the GEAR UP program. Daugaard has also asked the attorney […]
McDonald’s, Burger King serve late night snackers with walk-thru
Every so often, senior Steve Afryl likes to have a late night snack. That’s when he decides to go on a walk. “For a late night snack, McDonald’s is one of the only places open and it tastes good at that time,” Afryl said. “If anyone is ever in trouble or needs help, they know […]
Students fall into Autumn season with fashion, food
[notification type=”success” title=”Share with us”]Tweet your fall pictures to us using the hashtag #FallintoFall[/notification] As the calendar flips to October, the weather is getting cooler while food and beverages are getting heartier. People and businesses around Vermillion have been getting into the fall spirit in their own ways. USD senior Emily VanLaecken said that she gets […]
Body Of 16-year-old Boy Found On I-90 In Minnehaha County
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body of a 16-year-old boy from Minnehaha County found on Interstate 90 just east of the I-29 interchange. The sheriff’s office says the victim was found about 10:45 p.m. Thursday, and it appears the boy had been struck by a semitrailer that left […]
Group Wants Public Vote On $8M Public Library In Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man is leading a petition drive to try to force a public vote on a proposed $8 million public library. Duane Riedel questions the cost of the facility. He and others need to gather 867 signatures by the close of business Oct. 21 to put the matter on the […]
South Dakota Ag, Wildlife Agencies Launch Habitat Initiative
SALEM, S.D. (AP) — State officials have launched a campaign to help South Dakota farmers and ranchers develop and maintain wildlife habitat on their land. The Habitat Pays campaign is led by the state departments of Agriculture and Game, Fish and Parks. The campaign’s website features information about conservation programs, landowner testimonies, contact information for […]
Rapid City Man Injured In House Fire Dies In Hospital
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Rapid City man has died after suffering burns and smoke inhalation in a house fire. Authorities say the 79-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital following the Thursday night blaze. They did not immediately identify him. The cause of the fire was not immediately determined. Authorities say the […]