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South Dakota Dairy Queen Sells Massive One-Day Total of Blizzards
Did you hear about the "blizzards" taking over the Sioux Empire on Thursday, July 25th? Specifically, one South Dakota town couldn't control the power of the blizzards. Luckily, these wild blizzards benefited local kiddos. The Annual Miracle Treat Day is all about helping local kids fight cancer as well as...
The town that used to be beneath Pactola Reservoir
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Pactola Reservoir is a popular location for swimming and recreation, it is also home to the Black Hills’ version of Atlantis. An old illegal gold mining town, called Crook City, was once located where the Pactola Reservoir is now located. After kicking out the illegal gold miners, the town brought stores, post offices, and homes to the area.
Lack of discipline, bad weather caused Ellsworth’s $456 million B-1 bomber crash, report says
An undisciplined chain of command and unforeseen weather caused the $456 million B-1 bomber crash at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, according to a July 7 report from the U.S. Air Force. The B-1B Lancer crash-landed Jan. 4, 2024. The mishap occurred at 5:47 p.m. during a training mission. The aircraft hit the […]
Join Rapid City’s ADA 34th Anniversary Fair: Vendors, entertainment & more
RAPID CITY, S.D. - This week’s Disability Resource Fair will spotlight the 34th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hosted by the City’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee, the event will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Street Square.
Grass fire started near Pointe West Apartments
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Just after noon, July 25, Rapid City Fire Department received a call about a grass fire behind the Pointe West apartment complex. When firefighters got to the scene, about a half acre of brush was on fire with a flame height of about two feet. Firefighters were able to put the fire out before it could get out of control.
College of Fine Arts Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients
The College of Fine Arts 2024 Hall of Fame recipients include the following. “I deeply appreciate the accomplishments of this year’s class,” said Bruce Kelley, Ph.D., dean of the College of Fine Arts. “They exemplify those characteristics that are the foundation of a Fine Arts education at USD: hard work, persistence and creative excellence. Our recipients are proof that an amazing breadth of opportunities await each and every one of our graduates.”
Schools short on staff, but not just teachers
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the start of the new school year approaches, school districts around the Black Hills are finding themselves short on staff. Jade Temple, the communications coordinator for the Douglas School District, says the shortage is not limited to just teachers. The Douglas School District is...
A new stop for Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market, which brings food directly to people and neighborhoods who might face obstacles in their access to affordable and healthy groceries, has a new stop on its schedule. “I was raised by my grandma and a lot of...
Red River State Bank Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Loan Defaults for Apartments in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} According to court documents a lawsuit filed with the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Codington County, Red River State Bank (RRSB), based in Minnesota, is suing multiple parties over alleged loan defaults. The defendants in the complaint include Generations on 1st, LLC, Craig Holdings, LLC, Watertown Development Company, Mulinda Craig, Jesse Craig, and Codington County.
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