VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota is making a special announcement at Thursdays on the Platz on August 1 at 6:15 p.m. South Dakota athletics coaches and administration will be in attendance to help make the announcement. Charlie's Bookstore & Fan Shop will be on-site with Coyote gear to purchase.
 
Hosted by the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company and VermillionNEXT, Thursdays on the Platz is an event held in downtown Vermillion at Ratingen Platz every Thursday in the summer through Aug. 22. The event hosts area musicians and vendors.