The Vermillion Community Combats Opioid Epidemic with Free Narcan Kits

Free naloxone kits are now available at Pump ‘n Pak to help prevent the loss of future community members from the devastating epidemic of opioid overdoses.   On Dec 23 of 2023, Kelcy, the daughter of Jenny and Jim Orr, was found deceased in her room, poisoned by accidental exposure to fentanyl. Kelcy, a 15-year-old Vermillion […]

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Vermillion Community Celebrates New Elementary School’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Two elementary schools in the Vermillion community have been united as one after two years of development.   The Vermillion Elementary School has been able to open its doors for the start of the new school year. This is allowing the children to learn in a new environment.   Austin Elementary School and Jolley Elementary School have […]

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Tiospaye Celebrates 50th Wacipi This Weekend

     This weekend, Tiospaye Student Council will host its 50th annual Wacipi, a cultural celebration of tribal traditions for both students and alumni.        Anna Harlan, co-president of Tiospaye Student Council and member of the Omaha tribe, said the student council has taken an interest in extending invitations to the community.    […]

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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 […]

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