Vermillion Plain Talk

12/13/2025

Third-degree r**e carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.

A Parkston man was found guilty by a Yankton County Circuit Court jury Thursday of third-degree r**e and taking pictures without consent by a Yankton County Circuit Court jury Thursday.

12/06/2025

VERMILLION — With his first playoff game as a head coach looming against an opponent his team had already beaten, South Dakota’s Travis Johansen knew one thing for certain.

12/06/2025

The University of South Dakota Coyotes are off to a historical start after claiming an 85-44 victory over the Valparaiso University Beacons in women’s basketball action, Friday night at Sanford

12/06/2025

VERMILLION — The South Dakota Coyotes shined in the final minute of an 82-81 win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion on

12/06/2025

BROOKINGS — Third-seeded St. Thomas took advantage of 30 South Dakota hitting errors to claim a 25-22, 22-25, 16-25, 25-19, 15-9 victory over the Coyotes in the semifinals of the

12/06/2025

“Angela’s mentorship of students is extraordinary. She founded a bilingual undergraduate research conference. She led an effort to create a living, learning community at the university for students interested in Spanish and Latin American languages and cultures.

“Beyond the classroom, she always involves students in projects that bridge languages, culture, and community,” Dudley said.

Michael Roche, professor emeritus of the University of South Dakota, had the privilege of presenting the very first Dr. Michael P. Roche Distinguished Teaching Award to Dr. Angela Helmer, professor

12/06/2025

The program will be led by Joshua Earl, ROCS Outreach Provider, who will offer a comprehensive look at how ROCS supports qualifying households in our area.

VERMILLION — The Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library is excited to announce an essential Lunch & Learn event titled “Unlocking Resources: An Overview of ROCS Programs,” featuring the Rural

12/06/2025

Registration for current St. Agnes families opened on Dec. 1, and registration for the public will open on Jan. 1. To ensure high-quality learning and individualized support, class sizes will be capped accordingly.

Beginning in the fall 2026, St. Agnes School in Vermillion will expand their preschool program to include half-day Junior Kindergarten and a full-day Junior Kindergarten classrooms, according to an announcement

12/06/2025

Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library is pleased to announce a special Holiday Book Exchange event in collaboration with local independent retailer, Outside of a Dog Books and Games.

12/06/2025

PIERRE — The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 15 different counties during the month of December. These checkpoints will take place in the

12/06/2025

The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance.

SIOUX FALLS — As part of National Rural Health Day, Sanford Vermillion Medical Center has been recognized with a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality.

12/06/2025

Katelyn Oyen is featured soloist as Vermillion High School’s Rhythm in Red performs “Bad Vibe” at the close of the 22nd annual Fall Show presented by several vocal soloists and