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Clay County Historical Society Presents “Getting Down to Business”
The Clay County Historical Society held their sixth annual Spoken History Cemetery Tour on Oct. 9. The theme for this year was “Getting Down to Business.” Joni Freidel, who is the chairperson for the event, has been working for the Spoken History Cemetery Tour since it first started. “It actually started years ago,” Freidel said. […]
Yankton Flower Shop Opens New Location in Vermillion
The ribbon cutting ceremony for Pied Piper Flower and Gifts occurred this past Friday, Oct. 6. The shop has been in Yankton for a few years and has now expanded to Vermillion. Along with this expansion, the addition of UPVC shop fronts enhances the store’s aesthetic appeal. Pied Piper is owned by Becky and Jody Frye […]
Jackrabbits Coming to Town for Dakota Days
One of the major events that happens at the University of South Dakota is homecoming, better known as Dakota Days. While plenty of students and alumni of the university are aware of this event, most of our rivals at SDSU have not experienced it. Grant McMillan, a sophomore at SDSU, mainly thinks of the parade […]
Expected 70 Participants at D-Days Parade
This year is the 109th year of the Dakota Days Parade, businesses and organizations alike are getting ready for the big day. With all the bands, organizations and businesses combined, there are over 70 participating groups in the parade.Taylor Kathol, the vice president of the branch manager at CorTrust bank, talked about what being in […]
Student Designs Shirt for Coyote Crazies
One of the major student organizations here on campus is the Coyote Crazies. The group’s goal is to get more students engaged in USD athletic events. One student who is on the executive team for the Crazies has been putting in a lot of work for the group during Dakota-Days this year. Taylor Titze is […]
SGA Unanimously Passes Senate Bills 84 through 90
On Sept. 26, SGA held their sixth meeting of the year. During the meeting, SGA members unanimously voted to pass a total of seven “old business” Senate Bills (SB), as well as approved the further revision and discussion of a singular “new business” SB. The old business bills passed at this meeting included all bills […]
D-Days Committee Reaching Out to All USD Supporters
Dakota Days is right around the corner and USD is putting final touches on plans for the week. Dakota Days will be held from Oct. 1-7 with events meant for all USD fans. Trevor Sinclair, President of the Dakota Days committee, said they have been working for 10 months on planning events for the USD […]
USD Holds Events for Suicide Awareness Month
September is nationally known as Suicide Awareness Month. In honor of this, USD’s Student Counseling Center (SCC) held suicide prevention week from Sept. 10-16. The week started with the Field of Memories Exhibit. Madison Harrington, the SCC’s prevention and addiction counselor, said it was a tribute to students who lost their life to suicide. “This […]
Mazing Acres Family Farm Hosts Fall Festival
The Mazing Acres Fall Festival will take place every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until 6 p.m. from now until Oct. 29 in Yankton. This is the fourth year of the family friendly fall festival. The festival includes over 30 attractions for people of all ages and interests; including multiple fall […]
Brewery Construction Continues
XIX Brewery Co., situated at 113 W. Main St. in Vermillion, is eagerly anticipating its grand opening in late October or early November, following a construction phase that started last April. This pioneering venture, brought to life by USD alumni Katey Ulrich and Ed Gerrish, is notable for its thoughtful construction process, especially the crafting […]