DANR Recognizes City of Vermillion for Drinking Water Compliance
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the City of Vermillion Public Water System and the system’s certified operators have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for outstanding water system operations and environmental compliance with state drinking water standards for the past year. “Safe and dependable drinking water plays an important role in protecting public health and supporting economic growth,” said DANR
Explore America’s Heritage and Celebrate Military Appreciation Month at NMM Discovery Saturday
Discovery Saturday returns to the National Music Museum (NMM) on May 2, launching a month of programs that explore America’s musical heritage and honor Military Appreciation Month through performances, activities, and special gallery experiences. The May 2 Discovery Saturday will feature Missouri Valley Music, presenting folk music traditions through live performance and storytelling. Musicians John Everist (banjo, concertina, fiddle), Mike Pettman (concertina, accordion), and Bill Peterson and Josh
Vermillion Named a Tree City USA Community for 41st Year
The City of Vermillion Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that Vermillion has been named a Tree City USA community for the 41st year. Tree City USA recognizes communities that meet standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and National Association of State Foresters. Vermillion is proud to continue its long-standing commitment to growing and protecting trees throughout the community. In recognition of the Parks and Recreation Department being awarded Tree City USA status for the
National Music Museum Featured on 'World's Greatest...' Music Museum
The National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, South Dakota, will be featured on the nationally broadcast television program “World’s Greatest!…”, a series that highlights outstanding organizations, destinations, and innovations from around the world. The segment showcasing the NMM will air on Bloomberg Television on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and again on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. Central Time for both cable and satellite viewers. Following the airing, the segment will be available on the
