April 2020
Coronavirus continues to spread
South Dakota now has 1,755 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, according to the state’s health department. At least 65 people are currently being hospitalized and 824 people are recovering from the virus. On April 21 there has been 71 new positive cases in South Dakota along with one new COVID-19 death, according to the Associated […]
Police Blotter Highlights 4/13-4/18
Apr. 13 Officers responded to a request for a welfare check. Officers determined the person did not need law enforcement assistance. Apr. 13 Officers responded to a medical emergency at a residence. Apr. 13 Officers investigated a report of theft from a gas station. Investigation continues. Apr. 13 Officers investigated a hit and run accident […]
South Dakota primary set for June, absentee voting available
South Dakota’s primary election will take place on June 2 this year. In response to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, legislation was prompted earlier this month — making this the first time residents will receive absentee ballots via mail. The application for absentee voting is now officially open. Every South Dakotan will receive an […]
USD’s Jamaican track star
Out of the 16 qualifying 60-meter hurdle competitors at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field championship, there was one freshman, USD’s Brithton Senior. Senior committed to USD from Jamaica and said what helped him make his decision was his coach Teivaskie Lewin, who is also from Jamaica. Lewin was USD’s first All-American at the Division […]
Seniors Emilee Shostrom and Ellie Wilson reflect on track and field careers
For senior track and field athletes Ellie Wilson and Emilee Shostrom, they knew their time at USD would run out after four years. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, they were unable to finish their Coyote athletic careers as planned. Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska Shostrom came into USD planning on graduating with an MBA after […]
Dakotathon combines with State-A-Thon for first-ever virtual dance marathon
Dakotathon and State-A-Thon put aside the USD and SDSU rivalry to combine fundraising forces for this year’s virtual dance marathon. Together as South Dakota Dance Marathon, they raised $242,605.20 for Children’s Miracle Network. The virtual dance marathon took place on Facebook and featured videos from miracle families and dances performed throughout the day. The event […]
Local businesses aim to hire amid COVID-19
With COVID-19 limiting restaurants to carry out orders and deliveries, the hours for current employees at some establishments have been shorted. For Pizza Ranch in Vermillion, assistant manager Cody Jennings said they’re open to adding new employees. “A lot of people obviously aren’t working the hours that they usually would be, so we’re going to […]
How Hy-Vee uses policy changes to protect customers and employees
While the Center for Disease and Control encourages people to self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, people still need food, water and other essential resources. buy remdesivir online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/remdesivir.html no prescription With attention to CDC guidelines and adjusted store hours, Hy-Vee has made changes to protect employees and customers from COVID-19. The CDC issued new guidelines […]
Local Thrift Shops Closed Indefinitely
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and new city regulations, local thrift stores are closed indefinitely. For the past three weeks, The Civic Council and New 2 You have been closed. The Civic Council is a second hand, non-profit store that gives profit directly back to the Vermillion community. They frequently donate to the Vermillion Food […]
Senior music students perform recitals remotely, prepare for end of semester
With the end of the spring semester usually comes a variety of recitals and final performances for USD’s musicians. The practice rooms are all full, the sounds of instruments tuning and voices warming up fill the halls and the anticipation for the end of the semester is in the air. But this spring semester, the […]