State/Local
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 […]
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 […]
ICE Detainee Returns Home in Yankton
Nate Samudzi is a UPS driver in Yankton, but his hometown is Vermillion. On Feb. 12, Samudzi was detained by ICE as he was deboarding a plane with his wife, Sydney Samudzi, in St. Louis. This trip was their first trip away as new parents, as they just had their first child six months ago. […]
NFL Halftime Show, More like a Statement
This past Sunday, Feb. 8, marked the 60th annual Super Bowl with a matchup of the New England Patriots v. the Seattle Seahawks. This much anticipated game garnered the attention of millions; not necessarily because of the game itself, but instead due to the selected halftime show performer, Bad Bunny. For weeks leading up to […]
Local Hands Build Rose Parade Float
While some spent their winter break relaxing at home, one Vermillion resident spent it helping build an award-winning parade float. The Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., has been held since 1890 and has become an annual New Year’s Day tradition. Thirty-nine floats participated in the event, and for the first time in 10 years, South […]
2025 Coyote Carnival Kicks off 111 Annual Dakota Days
On Tuesday Sept. 30, the USD Dakota Days Kickoff Carnival marked the start of the 111 Dakota Days. The Carnival was from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located on campus at Coyote Alley and had a variety of activities, including balloon darts, bull riding, putt golf and a dunk tank. Different student organizations held booths […]
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]
Dakota Days Week Comes to an end With Homecoming Crowning
Following a week of school spirit, festivities and fun, the final event of the 2025 Dakota Days celebration had students and fans on the edge of their seats while they awaited the crowning of the homecoming royalty. Griffin Peterson and Zena Aragon were crowned this year’s King and Queen, respectively. “I was pretty surprised, because […]
QnA With New Owners of Outside of a Dog
Local book and board game store, Outside of a Dog, had its grand re-opening on Sept. 25. After the previous owners moved out of state, Nova and Elias Donstad purchased and refurbished the store over the summer. The day after the re-opening, Elias Donstad sat down for an interview with The Volante to answer some […]
South Dakota Lawmakers Sign Off on New Men’s Correctional Facility
During a special session on Sept. 23, South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill to establish a new men’s correctional facility in Minnehaha County. The project will allocate $650 million towards a site located Northeast of Sioux Falls. The new prison will add 1,500 additional beds and will replace the current state penitentiary. The bill was […]