October 2026

     In the midst of the annual Dakota Days festivities, one event outside of Vermillion has brought students together for dancing, laughter and fun for almost 10 years.      The annual Yotes Go Rural barn dance is set to take place Saturday, October 3 at Fleurish Farm’s Seed Shed outside of Elk Point. […]

Almost one year ago, Vermillion’s only bookstore switched hands. On Sept. 25, the new owners celebrated everything that they have accomplished and the community they have built. That store is Outside of a Dog Books & Games, a place where customers can not only find books and games, but also find community. Whether through one […]

 Lauren Soulek, a 2019 USD alumni from Delmont, South Dakota, is currently an evening news anchor for KELOLAND’s 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. She anchors in the evening and reports during the day.   Soulek was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, but graduated from Tripp-Delmont High School in 2016. At Tripp-Delmont, she participated in the […]

From parties to parades, Dakota Days presents us students with the exciting challenge of managing work and play, but for some, this time of the year can be especially important. To the many small businesses present in Vermillion, Dakota Days can be a time to bring in necessary extra revenue, reconnect with people and build […]