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Pig Rescued Recently from the Big Sioux River Has Passed Away
Some sad news. The pig that was rescued last week from the banks of the Big Sioux River has passed away. Dakota News Now reports that a small pig was spotted on the banks of the Big Sioux on Thursday, (July 18) which prompted Sioux Falls Animal Control and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue to snap into action to perform a water rescue just north of Falls Park a short time later.
Kids Spy Camp held at Dacotah Prairie Museum
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Dacotah Prairie Museum held a Kids Spy Camp as part of the Education Curator’s tie-in with the museum’s “Spies and Space” exhibit. The museum’s Education Curator, Kristin Boeshans, explained what the camp entails. “Spy Camp. Each summer we...
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 […]
32,820 Blizzards for 2024 Miracle Treat Day
32,820 blizzards were sold this year in Madison, for the 19th Annual Children’s Miracle Treat Day. As in years past, the event at the Dairy Queen in Madison included a full day of fun and games, and raised money for the Children’s Miracle Network. In addition to the proceeds from every blizzard sold going to CMN, two local families added special donations. The Kevin and Lauri Minnaert family donated one dollar to CMN for every blizzard sold from 12-to-1pm Thursday. The Gitzen family in Madison also did a match from 5-6pm.
Legion Baseball: Harrisburg Gold routs RC Post 320
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Harrisburg Gold, the top team in the legion baseball standings, hosted Rapid City Post 320 Thursday night. Harrisburg Gold was leading 1-0 in the second inning when Max Carlson smashed a double into left field to make the lead 2-0. In the third...
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.”
Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series wraps up with smooth jazz
Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends performing straight-ahead jazz on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum, from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concert moves inside to the museum’s auditorium.
Those dam beavers: Rapid City's struggle with the voracious mammals
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Parks is getting a little help limiting the damage along the creek caused by beavers. The Parks Division says beavers play an important role in Rapid Creek's watershed. However, with the number of beavers increasing, so too has the damage to trees along the creek's banks. To help limit the damage, volunteers will be helping sand-paint some of the trees.
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