Around Town
Suicide awareness walk provides ‘healing’ moments
Equipped with hot chocolate, headbands and plenty of ambition, walkers and runners arrived at Prentis Park Saturday morning for the ninth annual 5K, ready to bear the less-than-average temperatures. Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the University of South Dakota and the Vermillion and Yankton communities, has raised more than $35,000 since the event started in […]
‘We’re just like you’: SESDAC pairs with USD, Vermillion to change disability stereotypes
In a place where the clap of high fives is as prevalent as the thud of a bowling ball, students from the University of South Dakota and community members are teaming up with people associated with SESDAC, Inc. for a bit of friendly competition while building relationships. Last Monday, practices for the Special Olympics Unified […]
Car accident sends one to hospital
A two-vehicle car accident occurred in the parking lot of the Freedom Valu Center on Cherry Street, which sent one person to the car accident clinic hospital late Monday morning. If you or someone you know has been involved in such an incident, consulting a car accidents lawyer may be crucial to understand your legal […]
Replica of historic schoolhouse returned to Vermillion
At long last, a replica of the first schoolhouse built in Dakota Territory has come to reside at the Austin-Whittemore House in Vermillion, where officials hope it will set the stage for education in the region and provide an opportunity for University of South Dakota students and others to broaden their horizons. A dedication ceremony […]
National Music Museum ‘at the tipping point of recognition’ after Google visit
Through Google’s Cultural Institute website, the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota became the first institution in the state to be part of a project dedicated to providing free access to art to people around the globe in the comfort of their homes. The museum welcomed Google to officially launch its virtual gallery […]
Google Cultural Institute partners with National Music Museum
Boasting a collection of more than 15,000 historical instruments and other musical artifacts, the National Music Museum will go viral as Internet giant Google makes a visit to the museum at the University of South Dakota Friday. As part of its Cultural Institute project, Google will video the museum’s extensive exhibits with its street view technology and add […]
Emergency crews rescue two from capsized canoe
Local emergency services rescued two people on the south side of the Missouri River near Vermillion Sunday when their canoe capsized. The male and female were reported to be in the river for nearly three hours after they entered the water at 3:30 p.m., said Shannon Draper, chief of the Vermillion Fire Department. The individuals made it to […]
Students find summer work in Vermillion
While thousands of students will pack up their belonging and return to their hometowns beginning next week, there are a select few who will stay put for the summer months. Whether it be for off or on-campus jobs or summer classes, Vermillion will continue to play host for students at the University of South Dakota […]
GALLERY: Earth (Every) Day Nature Walk
Director of the Missouri River Institute Tim Cowman led a nature walk April 26 at the North Alabama Bend. The walk was one of numerous activities offered during the Earth (Every) Day campaign in Vermillion.
Downtown fair features Earth (Every) Day education on the Platz
The Earth (Every) Day campaign took to putting education in the community first Thursday with the Downtown Sustainability Fair.