Complete the Community Health Needs Assessment by Nov. 30
Understanding the health needs of our communities is essential to improving quality of life and ensuring resources are directed where they are needed most. While healthcare plays an important role in health outcomes, we understand that care delivery is only one factor impacting health. Non-profit hospitals are required to conduct a community health needs assessment every three years. Health needs identified via the assessment are subsequently addressed in conjunction with community partners. This
Rachel Barton Pine to Bring Rare Stradivari and Stainer Violins to the Concert Stage
Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will bring centuries of musical history to life Saturday, October 17, at Aalfs Auditorium in Vermillion, performing on two of the National Music Museum’s most celebrated historic violins. The 7 p.m. concert will feature the NMM’s 1668 Jacob Stainer violin, which has not been heard publicly since it arrived at the museum in 1989, and the 1693 "Harrison" Stradivari violin, which has not been played publicly in more than two decades. The evening will
Mulberry Pie Wood-Fired Pizza Wins 2026 Vermillion Burger Battle
Mulberry Pie Wood-Fired Pizza has been crowned the champion of the 2026 Vermillion Burger Battle. The month-long competition generated an estimated $66,425 in economic impact for Vermillion-area restaurants, with 2,657 signature burgers sold and 623 votes cast through the LiveVermillion app. Mulberry Pie’s “Notaburger” pizza featured a secret sauce, seasoned ground beef, bacon, red onion, Pecorino Romano and Colby Jack cheese, and homemade pickles on their slow-fermented, scratch-made crust, served with
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
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
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
