Around Town
Franken named new general counsel
Anthony J. Franken has been the named the new general counsel for USD. After visiting USD and meeting staff and students, Franken was selected from three top candidates. Franken, USD alumnus and former chief legal advisor for Gov. Daugaard, will begin work in October. As general counsel, he will advise the university on legal issues and […]
Vince Staples to perform at Sanford Coyotes Sports Center Oct. 16
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced Friday afternoon that rapper Vince Staples will perform at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Oct. 16. Staples is known for songs such as “Norf Norf” and “Yeah Right.” Sammie Dlugosh, senior media & journalism major and CAB member, said Staples is on tour and being in Vermillion worked with […]
The Bean expansion almost complete, ribbon cutting Sept. 12
The Bean is expected to open early September at 6 West Main after months of construction. The business is planning to have a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Sept. 12. Leslie Gerrish, co-owner of The Bean, said because the community coffeehouse has grown to be a part of the Vermillion community, they decided to expand. […]
Department of Dental Hygiene to perform community services with grant
The department of dental hygiene received a grant in mid-June that would allow for students to perform oral health services for low-income children, veterans and seniors. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Rural Health Outreach grant will allow students to be supervised by licensed faculty and they will travel to serve nine communities […]
Bob Sutton named as CEO of Avera Health
Bob Sutton, South Dakota Board of Regents President, was named the CEO of Avera Health Thursday morning after a nationwide search. Sutton said he is “humbled” to continue Avera’s mission. “I am honored that the sisters who lead Avera have placed their confidence in me as the next president and CEO, and at the same […]
Former Medical School Dean to be Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
Dr. Rod Parry, dean of the medical school from 2004 to 2012 will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame at an honors ceremony held Sept. 7-8. According to a press release given from the university, Parry graduated from USD’s medical program in 1970 and returned to South Dakota in 1976 after serving […]
Political Science League hosts Chief Justice Gilbertson
Chief Justice David Gilbertson spoke about the significant role of the South Dakota Supreme Court within the legal system of South Dakota in an event hosted by the political science league (PSL) Thursday night. Gilbertson said people need to be educated on the South Dakota Supreme Court. “Very few people know how the South Dakota […]
Cash-only business practice affects local bars
Many of the popular bars in downtown Vermillion have a cash-only policy, even though local bar owners said that carrying cash is less common with younger people. Out of all of the downtown bars, six will take cards: Vermillion Eagles Club, Leo’s Sports Bar & Grill, Maya Jane’s, Old Lumber Company, Dakota Brick House and […]
Sigma Nu house to become a bed and breakfast
At the City Council meeting on April 2, variances were approved that will allow a Vermillion couple turn the old Sigma Nu fraternity into a Bed and Breakfast. The variances included proposals to add a garage with Garage Door Window Inserts onto the house as well as an extra bedroom. This offers better protection and […]
Seven liquor license holders fail compliance checks with VPD
Seven local alcohol license holders failed compliance checks with Vermillion police on March 22. Underage confidential informants attempted to purchase alcohol at 10 locations in town. Three businesses — Bunyan’s, Main Street Pub and Cherry Pit Stop — all passed the compliance checks. Each of the employees who sold alcohol at the seven failing businesses […]