Pizza Ranch
New Dakota Center offers more activities for Vermillion community
The new Dakota Center, located inside Pizza Ranch, had their soft opening this month. Before USD students got back to campus, hoping to let the community enjoy the center first. “This is something that we think that Vermillion really needed,” owner and operator, Alaina Lind said. Pizza Ranch previously had the “Fun Zone” which was […]
GatheRED wraps up Thursday on the Platz
Thursday marked the end of the “Thursday on the Platz” tradition for the 2021 summer season with the GatheRED event. The event was hosted at the Vermillion City Hall parking lot and was originally scheduled for Aug. 26 but was postponed due to the weather. GatherRED was a celebration for the students at the USD, […]
Local businesses aim to hire amid COVID-19
With COVID-19 limiting restaurants to carry out orders and deliveries, the hours for current employees at some establishments have been shorted. For Pizza Ranch in Vermillion, assistant manager Cody Jennings said they’re open to adding new employees. “A lot of people obviously aren’t working the hours that they usually would be, so we’re going to […]
‘We’re just going to keep pushing through’: How local businesses combat COVID-19
The risk of COVID-19 has impacted the number of customers at some Vermillion restaurants. But businesses are teaming up to power through the coronavirus with cleanliness and cooperation. Brickhouse general manager Josh Scherrer said the restaurant has started making their own hand sanitizer due to shortages. They’re also spending more time cleaning tables and chairs, […]
Ms. Dakota 1984 talks D-Days memories, today’s involvement
USD is in the midst of celebrating its 105th Dakota Days. Each year, seven men and seven women are appointed to royalty court, one of the most well-known D-Days traditions. Patty Pharis, a member of USD’s graduating class of 1984, said being crowned Miss Dakota was one of her highlights while attending USD. “Being selected […]