The Vermillion Community Combats Opioid Epidemic with Free Narcan Kits

Free naloxone kits are now available at Pump ‘n Pak to help prevent the loss of future community members from the devastating epidemic of opioid overdoses.   On Dec 23 of 2023, Kelcy, the daughter of Jenny and Jim Orr, was found deceased in her room, poisoned by accidental exposure to fentanyl. Kelcy, a 15-year-old Vermillion […]

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Stuff-A-Buddy: Campus Activities Board Hosts Last Event of the Semester

CAB hosted their final event of the semester, allowing students to get into the Holiday spirit before preparing for finals.   The Stuff-A-Buddy Winter Wonderland event was hosted on December 3rd in the MUC from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. which involved many different activities. While the movie “Elf” was playing, students were able to participate […]

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Student Government Association Releases Results of USD Student Tuition Freeze Survey

South Dakota is known for its inexpensive tuition, which is funded in part by the South Dakota Legislature. Recently, USD students have been surveyed on this issue. With a total of 686 students participating in this survey, it allowed insight on what the students’ opinions are regarding the tuition.  The survey began on October 28 […]

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Community Celebrates Halloween Downtown 

With Halloween quickly approaching, Vermillion plans to celebrate their annual Downtown Trick or Treating.         On Friday, October 25, more than 20 businesses will gather downtown to pass out candy to children. Student organizations on campus are able to participate in the event as well.       The city will close down […]

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USD Coyote Carnival Kicks off Dakota Days’ Long List of Events

As Dakota Days rounds the corner, Vermillion is getting ready for a week of excitement to start.  The Dakota Days Kickoff Carnival was hosted on Monday, October 7th. The Dakota Days Committee had many fun games and activities to get all the students excited for the rest of the week.  The first 100 students were […]

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 The Celebration of Oktoberfest

   Oktoberfest is back in Vermillion for the first time since 2019.        Friday, September 27, XIX Brewing Company will be hosting Oktoberfest along with other businesses around Vermillion in hopes of making it an annual event. With this festival’s return, Vermillion wants to celebrate the German heritage with music, games and food.  […]

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Vermillion Community Celebrates New Elementary School’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Two elementary schools in the Vermillion community have been united as one after two years of development.   The Vermillion Elementary School has been able to open its doors for the start of the new school year. This is allowing the children to learn in a new environment.   Austin Elementary School and Jolley Elementary School have […]

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