2026
Vermillion: Comings & Goings
Coming – Lewis and Clark Veterinary Clinic opened a part-time office in Vermillion earlier this month. The clinic will be open two days a week by appointment only. The satellite clinic does not currently offer surgical services, but expects to add some in the near future. Appointments can be made by calling the Yankton location […]
USD Unites on Day of Giving
In a span of 24 hours, University of South Dakota alumni, faculty and donors rallied together in a campus-wide effort to support the school as a whole. Unite for USD is a 24-hour giving challenge, where supporters can donate towards various campus initiatives. The event took place this year on Feb. 18-19. Activities took place […]
Vermillion Named Finalist in “Best Small Town Arts Scene”
On Jan. 20, it was announced that Vermillion would be a finalist for “Best Small Town Art Scene,” a title the town won in last year’s competition. This competition, hosted by USA Today, is held once a year and has small towns all across the country compete with one another as to who showcases and […]
Dancing Midday: A Unique Way to Enjoy a Break
Disco, lights and music are generally not the scene for a lunch break in the middle of the day. At Varsity Pub’s basement, however, this is a weekly occurrence. Every Wednesday, people gather at noon for a dance break party. The idea began after four friends started getting together to […]
Movie Review – “Sentimental Value”
Every year, to coincide with the annual movie award season, a batch of films that previously did not receive local releases finally get the chance to be seen in small pockets of the Midwest. Unless someone is really in the know of what is being released, they may be a bit […]
USD Opera Fundraises for Spring Production
On Feb. 6, audience members visited Cee Cee’s Bar and Grill to see USD’s Opera department perform a variety of songs for their “Death by Chocolate & Aria” Gala. The event started at 7:30 p.m., featuring a variety of chocolate desserts and alcoholic drinks. There were also multiple auctions, including a […]
Galentine’s Day Comes to the Bean
This Feb. 14, along with Valentine’s Day, downtown Vermillion is celebrating Galentine’s Day. The Bean is hosting an event on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Set up by the Vermillion Library, this will be a paint-by-numbers event where attendees are supplied with guided canvases that allow them to […]
A Battle of Flavors Across Vermillion
There’s nothing more uniting than bringing the community together on a friendly battle between restaurants. The Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) established Vermillion’s first pizza battle. Restaurants in the area will feature pizzas of their own creation throughout Feb. People can visit participating businesses and cast their vote later […]
Movie Review – Iron Lung
In an industry full of inflated budgets and lower returns, horror movies continue to be the genre that gets the most bang for their buck, with the recent film “Iron Lung” continuing to prove this trend. More than having a fascinating story idea, this movie is propped up by the fact that it’s […]
USD Office of Accessibility Hosts First Accessibility Walk
On Feb. 19, the Office of Accessibility hosted their first Accessibility Walk. The group started at the coyote statue, then walked towards Patterson Hall, then back to the Office of Accessibility in the library. Their goal was to point out any faults of the different accessibility options at USD and make them known. There was […]