Around Town
Veterinary Services Return to Vermillion
Vermilion pet owners now have access to care closer to home, after the closure of the Vermillion Veterinary Clinic in May of 2024. The Lewis & Clark Veterinary Clinic, based in Yankton, has expanded to Vermillion, giving residents another option for animal care in the community. The clinic, located at 306 Bower St., offers routine […]
“Making a Lifelong Impact One Hour a Week”
Big Pal Little Pal (BPLP) is a USD SERVE organization that pairs a college student with an elementary student, offering the opportunity to volunteer and be a role model. The college students are expected to spend at least one hour a week with their little pal. The organization hosts monthly meetings and events for members […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charity Cyclist Visits USD’s Campus
This past week, Ex-Royal Navy Submariner George Barks paid a visit to a University of South Dakota classroom to promote a Charity Cycle Across the USA to Build Futures Ghana. Barks is attempting to ride his bike across as many U.S. states as possible with the aim of raising awareness and donations to help remote […]
Sobriety Checkpoints Make Their Way Through Clay County
During the month of September, South Dakota Highway Patrol implemented a number of sobriety checkpoints throughout the state including Clay County. These checkpoints were a part of an ongoing statewide initiative to reduce drunk driving through increased mandatory checkpoints. Sobriety checkpoints also operated in neighboring Lincoln County and Minnehaha County. A group of 13-15 counties […]
Vermillion Welcomes New Music Club
Earlier this month, it was announced that Vermillion’s own AV Lounge would be the setting for a brand new album club that invites music fans of all types to come together and talk about the different kinds of music. The first meeting, hosted by AV Lounge owner Joseph Raiche, will be on September 30th at […]