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Macklemore performs in DakotaDome, meets students at Walmart
It’s not every day that Macklemore walks into the Vermillion Walmart wearing Gucci sunglasses and a fur coat. Macklemore performed in the DakotaDome Tuesday night to a crowd of hundreds. Several hours before his performance, he stopped by Walmart and browsed the seasonal Halloween aisle and the technology section. Two students took their shopping trip […]
Vermillion Miracle Walk a successful event
More than 30 people gathered at Sanford Vermillion before the USD football game to participate in the Vermillion Miracle Walk Saturday afternoon. “The Miracle Walk is in celebration of all the Miracle kids who have been fighting various diseases like cancer,” said Whitney Barnes, a senior and the family co-chair of USD Dakotathon. “It’s kind […]
Vermillion sees increase in housing options
Vermillion is seeing significant growth in one of its new housing developments, Bliss Pointe. Located by the Bluffs, the development includes a total of 72 residential lots and three commercial lots. Are you in need of fast, efficient, and reliable conveyancing services? Contact a good service like conveyancing solicitors london to get started on your […]
Changes to downtown Vermillion help to improve community and university ties
Many changes have been happening in downtown Vermillion lately, from the Sculpture Walk to revitalizing the theater The most recent change is the new, but temporary, location of Charlie’s. Last year, Charlie’s opened its doors on 2 E. Main St., but is now located at 6 W. Main St. Tena Haraldson, director of marketing, communications & university relations, said the […]
Coffee Cup construction to be completed in 2018
Construction of the Coffee Cup at the Vermillion exit on I-29 should be completed in 2018. Despite the construction to the Coffee Cup and surrounding roads on Highway 50 built using inflatable packer features, business hasn’t been affected, said Jane Heinz, owner of the Vermillion Coffee Cup. “We’re torn up in every corner of the […]
USD students, Vermillion attend final Thursdays on the Platz
Around 100 people in the Vermillion community gathered at the corner of Main Street and Market Street for the final Thursdays on The Platz festivities. Listening Party, an Americana/folk rock band, was the showcase performer. Their trio is made up of Weston Mueller, Joshua Hester and Jacob Wood. USD seniors Hayley Warren, Lexy Gies and […]
Update: Jail escapee now in custody, ‘satisfactory conclusion’ reached
10:30 p.m. A fugitive who escaped from Charles Mix County Jail Thursday evening was taken into custody at about 8:30 p.m. He’s now in custody at the Clay County Jail after a seven-hour standoff. The residence where 19-year-old Jubal Grant was located, at 1005 Clark St., was barricaded shortly after 5 p.m. A press conference was held by […]
Newly-opened Prentis Plunge sees high attendance
The new community-named pool, Prentis Plunge, opened with a splash on June 3 after months of construction. The pool’s renovation was part of a larger plan to revamp Prentis Park, said James Goblirsch, Vermillion’s director of parks and recreation. “That was the jewel and the centerpiece of the project and it’s been fabulous ever since,” Goblirsch said. “It’s […]
Photo gallery: RED Run honors deployed troops
The first RED 5K Run hosted by the Student Veterans Resource Center united USD and the Vermillion community for one purpose: to remember everyone deployed. The run had about 60 participants. The route began at Prentis Park and stretched around Cherry, Plum, University and Main streets. The money raised will be used to send deployed USD students and faculty with […]
Jolley Elementary awarded Bush Foundation grant
The Vermillion Public School District is teaming up with USD to better focus on elementary students’ strengths. In 2016, the district was awarded a Bush Foundation grant to establish a professional development partnership between Jolley Elementary and the USD School of Education. The grant was given through the Bush Foundation’s Teacher Effectiveness Initiative. According to the […]