South Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship Application Deadline March 1
South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. High school seniors and college students whose parents or guardians are current members of SDFB and have been for at least two years are invited to apply. There are two types of scholarships available: one is agriculture-focused and the other is community-focused. Students select which scholarship to apply for based on their area of study and experience with agriculture. Awards
Vermillion Community Theatre Announces Ambitious and Heartfelt 2026 Season
Vermillion Community Theatre (VCT) unveiled plans for an exciting and ambitious 2026 season during a special gathering of supporters and donors at the AV Lounge. The event celebrated a record-setting year and looked ahead to an even more dynamic season of performances, youth programming and community engagement. Kurt Hackemer, chair of the VCT Board of Directors, opened the evening by reflecting on what he called “a banner year” for the organization in 2025. Highlights included one of the most attended
Urgent: Malicious Emails Circulating from Local Addresses
We are seeing a high number of malicious emails that are coming from real (but compromised) local email addresses claiming to be the following. BidProjectQuoteInvoice In most cases they try to reference a recent project, local vendor, or construction/service at a real street address in Vermillion. That address seems selected at random and is not always present in the malicious emails. Because these are coming from local construction, utility, and trade companies, the malicious emails are being opened at
City of Vermillion Kicks Off Safe Streets for All Project with Website & Survey
The City of Vermillion, in partnership with the South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG), has initiated a Regional Safe Streets for All Plan that will enhance transportation safety, prevent injuries and save lives across all Vermillion streets and roadways. A project website has been unveiled to engage the public about the project which can be found on the City website or directly at https://tinyurl.com/SECOG-SS4A. To help better understand the public’s street and roadway safety concerns, the City
From Rising Stars to Lasting Legends, South Dakota Celebrates Tourism Excellence
PIERRE, S.D. – Twelve awards were presented honoring businesses and individuals for outstanding achievements and contributions to the tourism industry. Winners received their awards from Governor Larry Rhoden and James Hagen, Secretary of the Department of Tourism (Travel South Dakota), on Thursday night at the 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The Governor’s Tourism Rising Star Award was presented to Phoebe Caldwell* of Spearfish. This award recognizes an individual who has worked in the
Vermillion Medical Clinic Donates to Local Community Connection Center
Vermillion Medical Clinic physician, Dr. Matthew Krell, and other clinic providers, recently presented a check to the Community Connection Center for $1,000. The donation was to address the concern about food insecurity in the area by helping the Vermillion Food Pantry that is available through the Connection Center. Dr. Krell, pediatrician at Vermillion Medical Clinic, has a special interest in addressing the food insecurity that many families in Vermillion face. With a poverty rate of 29%, financial
United Way of Vermillion to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services
United Way of Vermillion is again providing free tax preparation services at the Community Connection Center through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative aims to assist individuals and families in need by offering reliable and trustworthy tax preparation at no cost. The VITA program has been serving communities for over 50 years, providing free tax help to individuals who generally make $70,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and retireess on fixed incomes. While the IRS
Over $15,000 Donated Through CorTrust Cares Jeans Day Program
CorTrust Bank is using “casual Fridays” to give back to local community causes. Through the CorTrust Cares Jeans Day program, employees can wear jeans on Fridays in exchange for a financial gift. This charitable giving initiative offers a centralized way for each CorTrust market to uplift worthwhile causes. In 2025, the program donated $15,851.67 to local nonprofits in the areas they serve. These funds helped over 30 organizations, including: LifeScape, The Main Street Center, Mitchell Snack Pack,
Everyday Tech Wins — How Local Businesses Can Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stress Less
Running a business in a place like Vermillion isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about finding tools that actually make life easier. The good news? You don’t need big systems or fancy software to run efficiently. Sometimes, the smallest tools can create the biggest time savings.TL;DR Local businesses can streamline daily operations with simple tools already on their devices — from calendar scheduling and digital payment systems to file-sharing apps and quick design platforms. Small, consistent
