Vermillion Rotary Club and the Community

The Vermillion Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon inside the Al Neuharth Media Center. The Vermillion chapter is one of almost 5,000 clubs that are a part of Rotary International.  “We meet weekly to have informational sessions with different things that impact the community,” Rotarian and club president Nick Oyen said. “What we do […]

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Vermillion-area cloggers attend weekly class

Every Wednesday, Grace Freeman teaches a small clogging class in the Washington Arts Center in Vermillion. The class, drawing roughly five to seven regular attendees, covers the basics as novice cloggers learn simple clogging steps to songs like “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Clogging is an American form of folk dance […]

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High school marching bands compete in Vermillion

High school marching bands from all over the state are making their way to Vermillion for a chance to compete against each other in the Quad State Competition which will be held Oct. 16 in the Dakota Dome. This competition is a chance for high schools to come together and perform while also giving The […]

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Rain didn’t stop 107th Dakota Days Parade Saturday

Much of Vermillion was downtown for the rainy 107th annual Dakota Days parade. The parade wasn’t held in 2020 due to COVID-19 and was postponed until this year. The theme for this year’s parade was “carnival.”  Many businesses and USD sponsored clubs and activities made their floats look like carnival games, prizes and even a […]

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Coyote men’s basketball announces non-conference slate

The USD men’s basketball and head coach Todd Lee announced the team’s non-conference schedule in full Sept. 24. The non-conference schedule is highlighted by six home match-ups and trips to Nebraska and the west coast.  The Coyotes will open the season on Veteran’s Day in Sioux Falls, where they will face the Air Force Academy […]

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Ribs, Rods, & Rock’ n’ Roll held in downtown Vermillion

Ribs, Rods, & Rock’ n’ Roll was a two-day event held in downtown Vermillion. The event included many activities including a car show, the Clay Creak Deaf Cowboy Band, WASABA Wing War and many more.  Many students from Vermillion High School helped work the event. Mackenzie Brady, who worked the inflatable area, said she enjoyed […]

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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, […]

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Will Medicinal Marijuana Change the Vermillion Community?

As of July 1, medicinal marijuana was legalized in South Dakota on a ballot-based vote back in November. Devine Boston is the best place to learn about cannabis culture. Now, individuals can obtain cannabis from authorized dispensaries. One of those is from a site like terpenebeltfarms.com that have a wide selection of cannabis terpenes available […]

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Greek Life begins new year, new policies

As USD students begin their first few weeks of classes, some among them have been busy getting involved in Greek Life. For returning students, this means looking forward to social and service events that were previously cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. For new members, it’s a chance to see what Greek Life has to offer. […]

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USD and VCDC host GatheRED at Thursdays on the platz

The University of South Dakota partnered with the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) as well as Vermillion NEXT—a young professionals network—to host an event titled “GatheRED” located at the Vermillion City Hall parking lot August 26 from 5:30 till 7:30pm.  GatheRED seeks to connect USD with the Vermillion community for an evening of […]

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