Vermillion
‘A hobby that got out of hand’: Valiant Vineyard shares Vermillion history through wine
In 1993, Eldon and Sherry Nygaard moved to the farm Eldon Nygaard grew up on, near Viborg, South Dakota. The farm consists of mainly hay, soybeans and corn. However, two acres of their farm is dedicated to grapes. The couple later decided they wanted to open a winery similar to Dundee Hills winery and vineyard, […]
‘Something special’ planned for Dakota Days
With no sporting events and all the safety guidelines that come with the pandemic, Dakota Days week is shifting to alternative means to celebrate USD homecoming. Doug Wagner, advisor to the Dakota Days executive committee, said the biggest difference this year is that large events have moved from the Muenster University Center to either Aalfs […]
“Thanks for the flesh:” Local tattoo artist inks Vermillion
From Vermillion to Las Vegas and then back to Vermillion, tattoo artist Erin Miller has been professionally tattooing clients with Iktomi-Ink since 2015. Miller’s experience with tattoos began when her late husband was told to get a tattoo after he graduated from marine boot camp. He was a Michael Jordan fan, Miller said, so he […]
Coyote Twin Theater reopens for a throwback, blockbuster season
Though the effects of the global pandemic are still prevalent, one Vermillion business is bringing back a sense of normalcy through a favorite American pastime: movies. The Coyote Twin Theater has reopened downtown after five months without blockbusters, chick flicks, sci-fi or slapstick comedies gracing their screens. Shannon Cole, executive director of Vermillion Theaters, said […]
The story behind Coyote Clipper: An accident turned career
After a car accident that knocked out a majority of Kristian Baron’s teeth, she left college just six months before she was set to graduate with a degree in broadcast media. With a TV career no longer in her future, Baron picked up the clippers and began pet grooming over 20 years ago. Four years […]
Welcome Table offers curbside pickup
The Vermillion Welcome Table has opened their doors to anyone who may want a free, hot meal on Mondays for the last 20 years. Due to the importance of safety in the Vermillion community amidst COVID-19, they have had to adjust operations. The Welcome Table is a volunteer program that feeds the community of Vermillion. It […]
Recruiting dead period affects local senior
The NCAA extended the recruiting dead period through Sept. 30 for all Division I sports. For high schoolers across the country looking to compete at the next level, this presents challenges in finding the best school for them. Under the dead period, all in-person recruiting isn’t allowed. Coaches and recruits aren’t allowed to meet face to […]
Newman, Luther centers continue to provide worship resources to students
Two religious organizations on campus — the St. Thomas More Newman Center and the Luther Center — have changed their practices to continue serving USD and Vermillion. The Newman Center elected to stay open during the pandemic, whereas the Luther Center closed its physical doors and is conducting worship activities remotely. Bob Jones, a priest […]
Scooter’s Coffee set to open this October
The regional coffee chain Scooter’s Coffee opened its first shop in Bellevue, Nebraska in 1998. Now the chain is making its way to Vermillion. Construction on the drive-thru coffee shop began in July this year and is set to conclude in October. Diedra Mettler, the soon-to-be-manager of Vermillion’s Scooters, said there isn’t an official opening […]
Local artist to showcase Vermillion community in new mural
Vermillion’s Community Connection Center (CCC) is working with a local artist and community members to liven up their community space. The CCC is a community space where organizations like United Way of Vermillion, Vermillion Food Pantry, The Welcome Table and Salvation Army are located. According to the CCC website, the CCC is “a place where […]