Tickets on sale June 14 for Vermillion Community Theatre’s 'The Little Mermaid'
Tickets for the highly anticipated Vermillion Community Theatre (VCT) production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will go on sale Sunday, June 14 at 9 a.m. Audiences will have four opportunities to experience this beloved musical: July 10, 11 and 13 at 7 p.m., and July 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased and seats selected online at vermillioncommunitytheatre.org. VCT’s 2026 summer production brings together a talented creative team led by Artistic Producer Matthew Nesmith, Associate Professor
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
Welcome to the artsHUB, A New Community Connection Resource
The Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA) has launched a digital resource to connect artists and arts orgs with the community and each other, including an arts-only events calendar. VCA is hosting an in-person “Welcome to the artsHUB” exploration on Saturday, April 18, from 4-6 p.m. in the First Dakota Coyote Gallery. They will provide a walkthrough of the artsHUB’s features and help creators, organizations, and venue owners create directory profiles. When VCA stepped into the role of arts council in June
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
CorTrust Mortgage Expands Access to Affordable Homeownership
CorTrust Mortgage and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) have joined forces to offer Mortgage Rate Relief, a housing affordability initiative designed to support income- qualified homebuyers by reducing mortgage interest rates up to 1.5% lower than the current market rate. The interest savings can be the difference in making the dream of homeownership a reality. “We’re very excited to be offering this product in partnership with FHLB Des Moines. We want to help make homeownership
Two Titles, One Town: Vermillion Named Community of the Year and Best Small Town Arts Scene
The Vermillion area community is celebrating two major recognitions this week. The city was named Community of the Year by the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Best Small Town Arts Scene by the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. “It is a special week for Vermillion,” said Mayor Jon Cole. “It is an honor to not only be named the Community of the Year, but to once again be recognized as having the Best Small Town Arts Scene in the nation.”COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR Vermillion was
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
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
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
