The Bean brews up special USD coffee blend to help fund scholarships

To make the perfect coffee blend, the beans have to be special, but a good cause for coffee can make it even better. The Bean coffee shop in downtown Vermillion began selling the exclusive Yote Blend coffee last fall and have provided USD with their very own coffee blend ever since.  Leslie Gerish, co-owner of […]

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Heartland Humane Society helps furry friends find forever homes

Approximately 6.5 million animals enter an animal shelter each year. Currently, the Heartland Humane Society in Yankton, SD is home to roughly 30 of those shelter animals.  Kerry Hacecky, the director at Heartland, said most animals they house were either surrendered by their previous owner or were stray.  Hacecky said half the stray animals are […]

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USD professor conducts research study to improve mental health

Occupational therapy helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory and cognitive problems. One USD professor is taking a closer look at how occupational therapy can affect mental health, particularly the mental health of college students. Moses Ikiugu is a professor and director of research for the occupational therapy department at USD. Since the […]

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