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Rapid City celebrates opening of $5.1 million water booster station
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun, along with community and development officials, celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the $5.1 million Shepherd Hills Regional Water Booster Pump Station on Tuesday. The booster pump station has been online since April,...
Rapid City water official responds to groundwater survey that prompted concerns about shortage
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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Rapid City Water Superintendent Eric Boyda spoke Thursday on the recently released U.S. Geological Survey, which found some concerns with groundwater usage in the Black Hills, to assure the city's water supplies are not at risk. Rapid City Water...
Rapid City hosting open house on new comprehensive plan
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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An open house on draft updates to Rapid City’s Comprehensive Plan will be held Thursday, September 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Dahl Arts Center, 713 Seventh Street. The city has hosted several public input and review sessions and conducted several...
South Dakota at Iowa State odds, picks and…
The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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The South Dakota Coyotes (0-0) visit the No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the South Dakota vs. Iowa...
Sioux Falls Man Arrested on Charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Controlled Substance
DGR News
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A 60-year-old Sioux Falls man has been arrested on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance. William Michael Tillman was arrested Tuesday (Aug. 26, 2025) by the South Dakota Division of...
Government reaches $18M settlement with people from South Dakota, Montana abused by Indian Health Service doctor
DGR News
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MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The federal government recently finalized an $18 million settlement with a group of 12 people who were abused by an Indian Health Service doctor in Montana and South Dakota. Indian Health Service (IHS) is the federal entity...
Libertyland, Rapid City sports complex are moving forward to City Council for final approval, again
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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The Rapid City Legal and Finance Committee has approved the Libertyland USA and the Catalyst District TIFs and the projects are once again going back to the Rapid City Council for final approval. After both TIFs were initially approved, a legal...
Four Rapid City women announce runs for city, state offices
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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Four Rapid City women announced their candidacies for local and state offices on Tuesday. All four candidates are Democrats. The announcements were made during the Women’s Equality Day event in Rapid City. Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle is running for...
Another gold rush could bring open pit mines to South Dakota's Black Hills
The Bismarck Tribune - North Dakota
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SARAH RAZA Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A gold rush brought settlers to South Dakota's Black Hills roughly 150 years ago, chasing the dream of wealth and displacing Native Americans in the process. Now, a new crop of miners driven by...
Review: 'East of Wall' is a fascinating docufiction about a South Dakota horse training family
Lincoln Journal Star - Nebraska
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“East of Wall” is a fascinating piece of docufiction from filmmaker Kate Beecroft, who has blended footage of a South Dakota ranching family that rescues and trains horses for auction with a story crafted around the real life characters into one...
Labor Day in Sioux Falls: What's open, and what is there to do?
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Labor Day weekend is almost here for the city of Sioux Falls. From outdoor events and family activities to local eats, drinks and shopping, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the last long weekend of summer. Here’s your guide to what’s...
Son charged with father’s murder near Rapid City due in court on Tuesday
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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Ryan Berendse's morning at Advanced Auto Repair was a little different than most on Thursday. While sitting at the shop's front desk, the employee saw a man wanted in connection to his father's death walking on the sidewalk along Jackson Boulevard...
Update: Authorities continue search for homicide victim's son in Rapid City area; father reported missing Tuesday
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff's Office are looking for the son of a murdered man. In a joint release, the agencies said Nicholas Selig, 30, is wanted for questioning in connection to the death of his father, Vernon...
Update: Law enforcement releases name of man killed in Rapid City shooting
Rapid City Journal - South Dakota
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The Rapid City Police Department has released the name of the victim in Wednesday's shooting in the 200 block of East Watertown Street. Police said Monte Gakin, 29, of Rapid City was killed in the shooting. According to Thursday's release, law...
Labor Day deals, holiday hours in Sioux Falls: What to know
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Labor Day weekend is here, and whether you’re planning a relaxing day off or hunting for big shopping bargains, it helps to know what’s open, what's closed and special holiday hours. From government offices and banks to local shops and national...
Governor Rhoden Visits South Dakota State Fair
KMIT - South Dakota
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August 29, 2025
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited the State Fair in Huron, honoring Century Farms for over 100 years of family farming, saluting veterans, and attending the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash. By Christal Blue August 29, 2025...
Sioux Falls Democrat announces bid for U.S. House seat
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 29, 2025
Sioux Falls nonprofit executive Billy Mawhiney announced Thursday he is running for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House of Representatives seat. Mawhiney is the executive director for the South Dakota Afterschool Network and has lived in South Dakota...
Governor Rhoden launches FAQ page for new prison plan
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 29, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Rhoden launched a page on Monday that addresses Frequently Asked Questions regarding the plan for a new prison as put forward by the prison task force. “South Dakota’s state penitentiary is more than 140...
Avera Health Ranked Among South Dakota’s Best Employers
KMIT - South Dakota
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August 29, 2025
Forbes has named Avera Health one of South Dakota’s best employers, based on nationwide worker surveys. Leaders credit the honor to a mission-driven culture of compassion, positivity, and team dedication. By Christal Blue August 29, 2025 11:57 am...
Government reaches $18M settlement with MT, SD people abused by Indian Health Service doctor
Associated Press
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August 29, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The federal government recently finalized an $18 million settlement with a group of 12 people who were abused by an Indian Health Service doctor in Montana and South Dakota. Indian Health Service (IHS) is the federal entity...