St. Michael's recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 7, 2009
St. Michael's employees have taken the opportunity to support breast cancer awareness by participating in the 2009 Susan G. Komen for the Cure walk held in Vermillion September 27. The Susan G Komen foundation partially funds the South Dakota All Women Count program, which is offered here at St. Michael's Hospital. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
10/6/2009, 3:44pm Medhaug, Patnoe lead area Class A golfers Oct 7, 2009
Red Cloud was second with a 360, followed by Vermillion (363), Aberdeen Roncalli (366) and Dell Rapids (366) to round out the top five ... Team Scores - Sioux Falls Christian 356, Red Cloud 360, Vermillion 363, Aberdeen Roncalli 366, Dell Rapids 366, Dakota Valley 370, Canton 371, Milbank 374, Madison 388, Winner 389, Lead-Deadwood 392, Chamberlain 400, Mobridge-Pollock 409, Wagner 420, Mitchell Christian 448, St. Thomas More 483 ... 84-Eric Hensch, Harrisburg; Dallas Greenwald, Red Cloud; Ryan... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Aggies Open Great West Action At South Dakota Oct 7, 2009
UC Davis looks to capture first GWC title since 2005 when they begin league play against Coyotes (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Scrubs Camps give students opportunity to explore health care careers Oct 6, 2009
Tuesday 6 October, 2009. Madison Daily Leader. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
School of Mines turnaround leads surge in enrollment at state schools Oct 2, 2009
USD president Jim Abbott said the Vermillion school gained students in undergraduate and graduate programs. With the recent construction of new buildings, the school can accommodate more students, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High School Football: Tiger running back chasing a big dream Oct 2, 2009
Alex might use as inspiration the stories of a couple of Minnesota Viking linebackers, Mt. Vernon s Chad Greenway and Vermillion s Ben Leber, who came from a similar background and took their games from small South Dakota towns to NFL stardom. They, too, just like Anderson, started with a big dream. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
USD bar exam test takers do well Oct 1, 2009
Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009 VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) -- A new report says 96 percent of the University of South Dakota Law School graduates who took the South Dakota bar examination for the first time in July passed it. In terms of numbers, 51 of the 53 first-time USD test-takers passed, surpassing the overall average of 94 percent. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sports Briefs Sep 30, 2009
VERMILLION, S.D. -- USD senior quarterback Noah Shepard has been named the Great West Conference Offensive Player of the Week. The weekly honor is Shepard's second this season. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Donnie Schmidt Sep 30, 2009
Surviving are his wife Joann; children: Eric, Vermillion, S.D., Alex, Freeman, Brent and Amanda, both of Sioux Falls, and Brandon, Freeman; his mother Gladys, Tripp, S.D.; brothers: Robert (Bernita) ,Tripp, and Charles (Barb), Gillette, Wyo. his mother-in-law Elaine Stoebner; seven brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Alex Schmidt Sep 30, 2009
After high school he worked at Polaris in Vermillion, S.D., but didn't like working indoors, so he came back to Freeman and began working for Schultz Dairy ... Grateful for sharing his life are his mother, Joann; brothers: Eric, Vermillion, Brent and Brandon, Sioux Falls, S.D., and sister Amanda, Freeman; grandmothers: Gladys Schmidt and Elaine Stoebner, Tripp, S.D.; aunts and uncles: Robert and Bernita Schmidt, Tripp, Charles and Barb Schmidt, Gillette, Wyo ... Jerry and Brenda Stoebner, Tripp,... (Freeman Courier, SD)
Staber,Palzewic// Sep 26, 2009
with a bachelor's degree in biology, a 1984 graduate of South Dakota State University, Brookings, with a master's degree in biology and chemistry, and a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, with a bachelor's and M.D. in medicine. She completed internships at St. Luke's/Presbyterian and St. Joseph hospitals in Denver, Colo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Pipeline opponents dont testify9:37 am | (No comments posted.) Sep 25, 2009
Lawyer Paul Blackburn of Vermillion said he cant submit testimony on behalf of landowners and the Dakota Rural Action organization until he and co-counsel Caitlin Collier of Vermillion receive additional information theyve been seeking from TransCanada. PUC members waded through three hours of arguments Wednesday on what should or shouldnt be turned over by TransCanada. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
One for the record books Sep 25, 2009
USD's Shepard reflects on his time on, off the field. Chances are the No. 16 Coyote football jersey will be the hottest selling item. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
PUC hears evidence dispute in West River Keystone pipeline Sep 24, 2009
Paul Blackburn of Vermillion, a lawyer representing Dakota Rural Action, said farmers and ranchers who live along the proposed pipeline route want more information about possible damage from spills and what will be done when the pipeline is shut down after it wears out. "The landowners in western South Dakota have been there a very long time," Blackburn said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tuesday, Sept. 22, Varsity Scoreboard Sep 22, 2009
Others receiving votes: Vermillion 2-2, Belle Fourche 1-2, Dakota Valley 2-1. Class 11B. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Brendan Johnson faces challenges as nominee Sep 22, 2009
The Vermillion native and 1998 University of South Dakota graduate has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be South Dakota's next U.S. attorney. At the same time, he remains working for his Sioux Falls firm. (Sioux City Journal)
Noteboom wins Bill Kirk Memorial South Dakota Nationals Sep 21, 2009
Feature: 1, Rich Hesse, Hinton, Iowa; 2, Brett Meyer, Lytton, Iowa; 3, Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, Iowa; 4, Karl Brewer, Vermillion, S.D.; 5, Jeff Brunssen, Le Mars, Iowa; 6, Dan Van Bruggen, Sioux Center, Iowa; 7, Darin Roepke, Le Mars, Iowa; 8, Jim Wilcox, Ida Grove, Iowa; 9, Clint Potter, Crooks, S.D.; 10, Ty Merrill, Salix, Iowa. HOBBY STOCKS. (Sioux City Journal)
Shepard leads Coyotes past Drake Sep 20, 2009
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 VERMILLION, S.D. -- The Coyotes needed a win, if only to remind them of what it felt like. After the debacle last Saturday in Cedar Falls where the University of South Dakota football team lost 66-7 to Northern Iowa, the team was primed for either a big win or a big let down Saturday as undefeated Drake University visited the DakotaDome. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Trojan harriers to run in Madison on Saturday Sep 19, 2009
In their first meet in Vermillion on Sept. 6, DSU men's finishers were Van Peursem, Drealan, Devon Berkness, Matt Fideler, Andrew Manning, John Bintliff and Michael Hoffman ... Finishing in the top five for the Trojans at Vermillion was Stephanie Warnke, who ran at the NAIA nationals last year. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Six South Dakota groups get Bush grants Sep 19, 2009
University of South Dakota at Vermillion, 125,000, for the Bush Foundation Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness Initiative - Phase I.. The Bush Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife Edyth. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Traditional Ho-Chunk Games to be held at the Encounter Center Sep 18, 2009
GAYVILLE, S.D. -- Gayville Hall presents Tennessee folk and blues artists Sparky and Rhonda Rucker in concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at 502 Washington St. (14 miles west of Vermillion). T. Wilson King of Vermillion will open the show ... VERMILLION, S.D. -- Nominated for three awards at the 2009 Grassroots Music Organization's Just Plain Folks International Awards Ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
State says EPA report is flawed9:33 am | (No comments posted.) Sep 17, 2009
Among those erroneously listed, according to DENR, were the city of Brookings; the LAC Minerals and Golden Reward mining operations; the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority at its underground mine conversion project; T and R Electric; Ellsworth Air Force Base; EROS Data Center; the city of Vermillion; and the city of Watertown. Buscher further argued in DENRs response to the newspaper that many of the violations cited for the report didnt fit the EPA standard of significant... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Vermillion's 1881 flood is topic of USD lecture Sep 16, 2009
Judge Arthur Rusch will present "Vermillion: Before the Flood of 1881" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in room 225C at the Muenster University Center. Rusch, who has practiced law in Vermillion for more than two decades was appointed presiding judge in the First Judicial Circuit in 1994, is an avid historian with an interest in the Vermillion area. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
St. Thomas More, Winner each earn No.2 in classes 11A, 11B respectively Sep 15, 2009
St. Thomas More (3-0 overall) picked up its first-ever win over a Class 11A team from east of the Missouri River with a 31-12 win over Vermillion at the DakotaDome on Friday ... Others receiving votes: Vermillion 1-2, Milbank 1-2, Dakota Valley 1-1, Canton 1-2. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The DakotaDome turns 30 Sep 15, 2009
Although it may be hard for some to picture USD athletics and Vermillion without the DakotaDome, former USD Foundation President Ted Muenster said USD had to jump several hurdles to make the dome a reality ... "In the minds of some people, it was very difficult to visualize a dome being built in Vermillion, so I think some people didn't think that it was necessary at the time," he said ... In addition to playing home to five USD intercollegiate sports teams, the 10,000-seat DakotaDome has long... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Coyotes routed by Northern Iowa (29) Sep 13, 2009
Vermillion, S.D.) snuck behind the defense and Shepard found him for a 70-yard touchdown completion on the flea flicker at the 11:24 mark of the first quarter, drawing the Coyotes even after UNI quarterbacl Pat Grace (Bishop Heelan) scored on a one-yard run ... The Coyotes' next game is 4:05 p.m. Sept. 19 when they host Drake in the DakotaDome in Vermillion as part of USD s Hall of Fame weekend. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
9/9/2009, 8:27am Estelline highest ranked area team Sep 10, 2009
Others receiving votes: Vermillion 1-1, Milbank 1-1. Class 11B. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Group gets extra time to file testimony9:24 am | (No comments posted.) Sep 10, 2009
DRA lawyers Caitlin Collier and Paul Blackburn of Vermillion requested at least two more weeks or longer. In their motion, they said they recently received two large boxes of other information from TransCanada which they had sought in the discovery process and they dont think they can have that information processed in time to make it part of DRAs pre-filed testimony by Sept. 8. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
More of this story Sep 9, 2009
Cogan House is the only Bed and Breakfast in the immediate area, the next closest are in Geddes to the west and Vermillion to the east. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark along with more than 30 crew members traveled 8,000 miles over two years to map the Missouri. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Top teams stay the same in prep poll Sep 8, 2009
Three teams Watertown in Class 11AA, Vermillion in Class 11A and Hurley-Marion in Class 9AA fell out of the top five rankings ... Others receiving votes: Vermillion 1-1, Milbank 1-1. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Grant and Hutchinson County 4-H'ers win public speaking contest (16) Sep 7, 2009
Kayla Stammer of Vermillion, S.D., was second and won a $250 certificate. Emily Kluin of Brandon, S.D., was third. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
More sandbars planned for protected birds Sep 7, 2009
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) -- The Army Corps of Engineers will build more sandbar habitat for two protected birds on the Missouri River near Vermillion. The endangered interior least tern and the threatened piping plover use sandbars to nest and raise their young each summer. (Sioux City Journal)
College Football: Shepard named Great West Offensive Player of the Week Sep 7, 2009
VERMILLION Senior quarterback Noah Shepard has been named the Great West Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Sunday. The weekly honor is the first of Shepard s career. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009. South Dakota Prep Football Scores. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Coyotes get win No. 500 with ease Sep 4, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009. Friday, September 04, 2009. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
USD thrashes William Penn in opener Sep 4, 2009
Posted: Friday, September 04, 2009 VERMILLION, S.D. -- The game was a good primer. That's what University of South Dakota football Coach Ed Meierkort said after his squad pounded NAIA's William Penn 52-0 Thursday night before 7,156 people at the DakotaDome. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cardinals look to rebound Sep 4, 2009
-- An obvious key for South Sioux City's football team for Friday night's 7 o'clock home game against Vermillion is a better start -- on both offensive and defensive ... "South Sioux City spreads it out and that's something we don't see in South Dakota," said Vermillion cornerback Bennett Johnson ... Vermillion Coach Gary Culver, whose squad opened last Friday with a 31-13 win over Lennox, will keep an eye on Wasmund. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Coyotes looking for win No. 500 Sep 3, 2009
USD Coach Ed Meierkort has a record of 39-18 through five seasons at the helm in Vermillion, and he's 94-73 in his 17-year coaching career, which started at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Coyotes will face a Statesmen team that finished 7-4 in the NAIA in 2008. (Sioux City Journal)
Working for unity and quality of education at Bon Homme School District Sep 2, 2009
Area schools include Armour, Corsica, Freeman, Irene-Wakonda, Menno, Scotland, Tripp-Delmont and Vermillion. It should be noted that some of the largest schools in the state including Brookings, Huron, Madison Central, Mitchell and Sioux Falls have had to pass opt-outs in order to keep their schools operating. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Colonial House owners win Tom Didier award Sep 1, 2009
For details on the Sept. 21, Legacies of Family Enterprise program, call 782-3225 at the USD Beacom School of Business in Vermillion. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Former Coyote to sign with professional team in Sweden Sep 1, 2009
VERMILLION Dylan Grimsley, a former standout on the University of South Dakota men s basketball team, will sign with a professional team in Sweden this week. Grimsley will sign with the Sondertalje Kings in Sweden. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SDSU Extension offers horse owners seminar (1) Aug 30, 2009
The last one will be held at the Clay County 4-H Center in Vermillion, S.D., May 27. The seminar will consist of the same material at all three locations. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Tiny Logan big hit as return man Aug 29, 2009
Or Vermillion, S.D., where he became the school's all-time leader in rushing and all-purpose yards after being recruited from a highlight tape he and his father put together. Or in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he became a one-year phenom in the Canadian Football League before the Steelers, desperately seeking a return specialist, came calling. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Area Scene: Youth football league offers a gun raffle Aug 27, 2009
VERMILLION Former University of South Dakota women s basketball standout Bridget Yoerger has signed to play for a professional team in Holland ... VERMILLION South Dakota s Kommonyan Ko Quaye has earned preseason All-America honors from College Sporting News at his defensive lineman position. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Katie Couric to receive 2009 Neuharth media award Aug 27, 2009
VERMILLION -- The anchor of the "CBS Evening News," Katie Couric, has been selected to receive the 2009 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. Her selection has been confirmed by Jack Marsh, executive director of the Al Neuharth Media Center and Freedom Forum in Vermillion. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Couric to receive USD's Neuharth Award Aug 27, 2009
The free event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Dakota Dome. Doors will open at 6 p.m. No tickets are required for general seating. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Yoerger to play volleyball in Holland Aug 27, 2009
VERMILLION, S.D. -- Former University of South Dakota women s basketball standout Bridget Yoerger has signed to play for a professional team in Holland. " /> Search: lect> for: | August 27, 2009 | | | | | | | --> --> --> --> Type Size: Yoerger to play volleyball in Holland Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009 VERMILLION, S.D. -- Former University of South Dakota women s basketball standout Bridget Yoerger has signed to play for a professional team in Holland.Yoerger, a Hinton, Iowa native, will... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
8/25/2009, 12:04am Arrow teams ready for season Aug 26, 2009
Watertown went 2-1 Saturday in a quadrangular at Yankton, posted wins over Yankton and Vermillion. The Arrows also lost to Rapid City Stevens. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Veteran offense stokes Coyote title hopes Aug 25, 2009
One of the top offenses in the nation in Division I FCS last year is poised to continue finding the end zone, with 10 of 11 starters coming back this year. And that offense s anchor, senior quarterback Noah Shepard, says this is the year for the University of South Dakota football program puts itself on the national map. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
8/24/2009, 12:21am Watertown wins two, loses one Aug 25, 2009
The Arrows opened with a 9-0 loss to highly-regarded Rapid City Stevens before posting a 7-2 win over Yankton and a 9-0 win over Vermillion ... Watertown won all nine matches against Vermillion ... Watertown 9, Vermillion 0. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
College Soccer: UNI Spoils 2009 regular-season opener for Coyotes Aug 24, 2009
VERMILLION A three-goal flurry at the start of the second half was the difference as Northern Iowa defeated The University of South Dakota women s soccer team, 3-0 in the 2009 regular-season opener for both teams in Vermillion. The Coyotes (0-1 overall) and Panthers (1-0) battled to a 0-0 halftime tie after a very competitive first half of play. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
USD professor nominated for music awards Aug 22, 2009
Posted: Friday, August 21, 2009 VERMILLION, S.D. -- University of South Dakota composer in residence Stephen Yarbrough has received three nominations for the 2009 Grassroots Music Organization Just Plain Folks awards, which recognize the works of independent artists. Yarbrough's Alleluias for Orchestra was nominated for Best Classical Contemporary Album and Alleluias for Orchestra and After School were nominated for Best Classical Contemporary Song. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Prep alliance contracts probed8:10 pm | (No comments posted.) Aug 22, 2009
Instead the rental costs for most state-level events held at Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Vermillion were borne directly by SDHSAA. ... Vermillion, which hosts the high school football championships each fall at the University of South Dakota indoor stadium, also hasnt joined the alliance. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Young players impressive in Coyote camp Aug 22, 2009
"Some of our young guys are very impressive and they are going to play, which is very odd for us to say," said Meierkort, whose squad wrapped up its first week of two-a-days with a two-hour session on the grass practice fields east of the DakotaDome on Friday. "Quinton McMartin is not only gifted as a freshman, he's a weapon.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Garner ready to lead Trojans on basketball court Aug 21, 2009
The Trojans will face both South Dakota Div. I schools: South Dakota State University on Nov. 9 in Brookings and the University of South Dakota on Dec. 2 in Vermillion. "Our players are excited about playing the Division I [University of] South Dakota and South Dakota State. I think it helps with recruiting a little bit to say you are playing these teams," said Garner. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
College Football: USD football practice in full swing Aug 18, 2009
VERMILLION The University of South Dakota football team continued its opening week of practice with a two-hour session on the practice field east of the DakotaDome on Monday afternoon. The Coyotes donned full pads for the first time this fall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakotans making mark with Vikings Aug 13, 2009
Leber, a Vermillion native, and Greenway, of Mount Vernon, both are optimistic for the upcoming season. The Vikings had the sixth-ranked defense in the league in 2008-09, and much of the team s success was because of the linebacking corps and the defensive line. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mendoza prepares for a new challenge Aug 9, 2009
Fitzsimmons said he is excited about having Mendoza in Vermillion, not only for what he can accomplish on a course, but what he brings away from the competitions as well. All the athletes in South Dakota seem to know Kiko regardless of the class they competed in. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Biker struck by hydroplaning vehicle Aug 8, 2009
About the same time as that accident, another Ontario motorcyclist was injured just east of Sturgis after colliding with a vehicle driven by a Vermillion man. Authorities say that Greg Hermana, 50, of Ontario was driving on 131st Ave. when a vehicle driven by Ben Bazemore, 25, of Vermillion pulled into the bike's path. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Fallen Heroes' project keeps memories alive Aug 6, 2009
Brett -- who was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and one of three Native American South Dakotans killed in Afghanistan and Iraq -- was born in Vermillion. But as the son of a career Marine officer, he lived all over the country. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Donnie Schmidt Aug 5, 2009
Surviving are his wife Joann; children: Eric, Vermillion, S.D., Alex, Freeman, Brent and Amanda, both of Sioux Falls, and Brandon, Freeman; his mother Gladys, Tripp, S.D.; brothers: Robert (Bernita) ,Tripp, and Charles (Barb), Gillette, Wyo. his mother-in-law Elaine Stoebner; seven brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Alex Schmidt Aug 5, 2009
After high school he worked at Polaris in Vermillion, S.D., but didn't like working indoors, so he came back to Freeman and began working for Schultz Dairy ... Grateful for sharing his life are his mother, Joann; brothers: Eric, Vermillion, Brent and Brandon, Sioux Falls, S.D., and sister Amanda, Freeman; grandmothers: Gladys Schmidt and Elaine Stoebner, Tripp, S.D.; aunts and uncles: Robert and Bernita Schmidt, Tripp, Charles and Barb Schmidt, Gillette, Wyo ... Jerry and Brenda Stoebner, Tripp,... (Freeman Courier, SD)
8/3/2009, 2:26am State B amateur pairings announced Aug 4, 2009
Mount Vernon vs. Vermillion Grey Sox, 5:30 p.m.. Volga vs. Dell Rapids Mudcats, 7:30 p.m.. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
7/30/2009, 1:38am Post 17 opens tourney with win over Spearfish Jul 31, 2009
In the two other first-round games, Mitchell cruised to a 16-2 victory over Class B champion Vermillion and host Rapid City Post 22 downed Sioux Falls West 7-1 ... Mitchell 16, Vermillion 2 ... RAPID CITY - A big third inning proved to be the difference in Mitchells victory over Vermillion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Bids for water tower come in under budget Jul 31, 2009
The 537 million Lewis system will pipe treated drinking water from wells near Vermillion to customers in northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
