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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Nearly $1.5 million was raised earlier this month at the 2025 Sanford Children’s Gala, pushing forward plans for South Dakota’s first and only dedicated pediatric emergency department. The funds will support construction of the David H. & Christine Billion Pediatric Emergency Department, located next to the Sanford Emergency Department on the […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 8, 2025) — Business leaders, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts from across the Black Hills are invited to the third annual TECHLeadership Conference, set for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Box Elder Events Center in Box Elder. The one-day event brings together experts in technology, cybersecurity, and business strategy for a […]

RAPID CITY, SD — October 7, 2025 — What began decades ago in a South Dakota garage has grown into one of the region’s premier outdoor retailers. Trav’s Outfitter, a family-owned and operated business with more than 40 years in the shoe and apparel industry, is celebrating the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its […]

PIERRE, S.D. – Business owners in South Dakota have a new tool to boost their network and their knowledge. It’s

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council received a welcome September sales tax report at their meeting last night. City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 7, 2025) — A new independent medical facility is expanding access to critical heart and vascular care in western South Dakota. The Black Hills Heart and Vascular Institute has officially opened in Rapid City, becoming the first in the region to offer same-day appointments for both chest pain and vascular concerns. […]

by: Michelle Pawelski Chris King first discovered motocross at age 8, but it wasn’t until his 30s that the thrill of a dirt bike truly gripped him. One ride around a cul-de-sac on a friend’s new bike was all it took. By the next day, he owned one himself. A few weeks later, a road […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 7, 2025) – What began as a love for art and music has led South Dakota Mines senior Ryan Cantz to one of the nation’s top undergraduate honors in nuclear science. Cantz, a physics major from New Jersey, has been selected for the Conference Experience for Undergraduates (CEU) award, a competitive […]

Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g today, according

By Kyler Hagen What began as a teenage fascination with flower shops has grown into one of downtown Rapid City’s most beloved businesses. Over the past three decades, Victoria’s Garden has evolved from a tiny floral shop into a thriving creative hub, expanding its space, offerings, and influence throughout the community. Victoria “Vicki” Bierman, who […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will visit Rapid City on Thursday, Oct. 16, to hear directly from residents and business leaders about the regional economy. Kashkari will deliver brief remarks and answer questions at a public town hall hosted by Elevate Rapid City […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota broke ground this week on its newest Ronald McDonald House, the first to serve families in western South Dakota. The new facility, located at the corner of East Fairmont Boulevard and Elm Avenue in Rapid City, will feature 12 private guest suites, a fully […]

Wildfire Labs grad launches platform to wipe out medical debt By Michelle Pawelski In December 2020, Tamara Morrow opened her mailbox to find a letter that would change her life. It wasn’t another bill, but the opposite — a letter stating that her medical debt had been paid off by a local church. “There was […]

Rapid City, South Dakota – After ten years of operating as an exclusive destination for members and guests of the historic Hotel Alex Johnson, Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar is now officially open to the public, offering its signature elevated dining and sweeping views of Rapid City and the Black Hills. The move, announced on […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills State University-Rapid City (BHSU-RC) celebrated the grand opening of its new addition and renovation

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 1, 2025) – A South Dakota Mines professor is receiving international recognition for her dedication to teaching and mentoring students in the Black Hills. Gokce Ustunisik, Ph.D., associate professor of geology and geological engineering and curator of minerals at South Dakota Mines, has been awarded the 2025 Graduate Women in Science […]

LEAD, S.D. (Oct. 1, 2025) — The Sanford Underground Research Facility is accepting applications for its 2026 Artist-in-Residence program, inviting one artist to create work inspired by the science conducted a mile underground in the Black Hills of South Dakota. SURF, the deepest underground laboratory in the United States, hosts experiments spanning physics, biology, geology […]

There’s a new name taking flight in the world of pheasant hunting—Rapid Rooster. Nestled just outside of Rapid City and right

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g

RAPID CITY, S.D. — What started with a hard hat, a $2-an-hour job, and a determination to do things right has grown into one of the Black Hills’ most enduring construction companies. Scull Construction, now marking 40 years in Rapid City, credits its longevity to grit, loyal talented employees, and a simple guiding principle: do what […]

With the average interest rate on mortgages decreasing in all states between Q1 2025 and Q2 2025, the personal-finance company

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 24, 2025) — South Dakota Mines will inaugurate Dr. Brian Tande as the university’s 20th president today, marking a new era of leadership at the historic engineering and science institution. Tande, who began his tenure in January, succeeds Dr. Jim Rankin, who retired in 2024 after serving six years as president. […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Career Learning Center of the Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Black Hills Home Builders Association will host its annual Parade of Homes on Oct. 4–5, giving residents the chance to step inside some of the region’s newest and most innovative homes. The two-day event, now a fall tradition in Rapid City, will feature 40 homes constructed by 19 area builders. […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Midwest Wellness Institute (MWI Health), a provider of mental health and addiction services in South Dakota, is expanding its reach with a new clinic in Rapid City and additional locations planned across the Midwest. The new Rapid City clinic, located at 2620 Jackson Blvd., is part of a broader expansion that […]

Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.91/g today, according

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 16, 2025) – Midwest Heart and Vascular Associates and Dr. Bhaskar Purushottam host a ribbon cutting event for their new space in Rapid City. The independent cardiovascular practice, which opened its doors in April 2025, is committed to redefining heart, vascular, and venous care in the Black Hills through compassionate, guideline-directed […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Spearfish software developer is putting the Black Hills on the map for food and technology innovation with the launch of his new app, micgrw (pronounced mike-grow). Founder Timothy Ford, a South Dakota Mines graduate in computer science and applied math, is celebrating a Sept. 6 release of the iOS app, […]

UNDATED – With the average student loan debt reaching over $39,000 per borrower, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Pioneer Bank & Trust and Jeb H. and Maureen Clarkson have donated $50,000 to Black Hills State University to support student scholarships. A check presentation was held on the morning of September 17th in the Pioneer Bank & Trust Spearfish branch. The donation is a significant investment in the future of students […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Simpson’s Printing is marking its 60th anniversary this year, highlighting decades of growth, community involvement and continuous investment in new technologies to meet the needs of Rapid City and the greater Black Hills region. “Over the past 60 years, we’ve witnessed significant changes in both our business and the community we […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The new Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex will host its first major event later this month as Prairie Thunder, Inc. brings the 2025 CZ Area 3 USPSA Championship to Rapid City, Sept. 25-28. The championship is expected to draw about 400 competitors from 29 states and Canada, making it […]

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Better Business Bureau says Locayt, a rental property and real estate company, has been

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 16, 2025) – A unique “Pyramid Approach” pioneered at South Dakota Mines is proving that layered mentorship can accelerate both learning and discovery, strengthening the region’s role in biotechnology research. For more than a decade, Rajesh Sani, Ph.D., professor in the Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis City Administrator Aaron Jordan says sales in the month of August were up over last year.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 15, 2025) – South Dakota Mines researchers will soon have access to a nearly $700,000 piece of cutting-edge technology funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), aimed at accelerating discoveries in biotechnology, medicine, and clean energy. The BioLector XTM microbioreactor system, expected to be installed by the end of the semester […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93/g

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 10, 2025) — A Sioux Falls professional’s TEDx talk on parenting and esports is headed to a global stage. SDN Communications announced that Marketing Manager Hannah Boquet’s talk, “How Esports Are a Parenting Power-up,” has been selected to appear on TED.com, the flagship platform of the nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas […]

PIERRE, S.D. – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year

UNDATED – A new economic study warns that cuts to Social Security retirement benefits shorten lives, a finding with particular

UNDATED – The personal-finance company WalletHub today released its latest rankings of the States With the Largest & Smallest Credit

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 10, 2025) — Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing hospital in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. The hospital earned the distinction for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart attack, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia and prostate cancer surgery. “High Performing” is the […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A new international partnership will bring 20 students from Papua New Guinea to South Dakota Mines next fall as part of an initiative to strengthen that country’s workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The announcement follows a recent visit from Papua New Guinea’s Minister of Education Lucas Dawa Dekena, […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.97/g

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) Professional Truck Driving Program is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an open house on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in Badlands Hall and is open to the public, including past students, instructors, and community members. The program, […]

PIERRE, SD – The Department of Labor and Regulation Rapid City Job Service is hosting its “Hire the Hills” hiring

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Sept. 4, 2025 — SoDak Circuit, a free, all-ages esports event backed by SDN Communications and its 17 member companies, returns for a second year on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and competition runs 9:30 a.m. to […]

As the cost of living continues to rise, effective budgeting has become more important than ever. To shed light on

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Sanford Health has completed its combination with Creekside Medical Clinic, a long-standing independent, physician-owned practice in Rapid City that provides primary care to the Black Hills region. The deal closed Aug. 29. Creekside Medical Clinic has served the community for more than 25 years with four family medicine physicians and two […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.93/g today, according to GasBuddy’s

Linda Rydstrom, President and CEO of Westjet Air Center in Rapid City, SD, celebrated her 50th anniversary with the company on August 19th, 2025.  Linda began her career in 1975 at Westjet Air Center (formerly Snedigar Flying Service). She started with the company as a receptionist. There, she sparked an interest in aviation and flying. She earned […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Monument Health’s pulmonary rehabilitation program has once again earned certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), a recognition that underscores its commitment to patient care and outcomes. The accreditation process requires extensive documentation and peer review to ensure programs meet national standards for quality. Monument Health’s program, […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — RESPEC Company, LLC has acquired Albertson Engineering Inc. (AEI), the structural engineering firm behind some of South Dakota’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Dignity of Earth and Sky statue near Chamberlain and the Arc of Dreams in Sioux Falls. The acquisition, effective Sept. 1, brings AEI’s 20-person team into RESPEC’s 650-plus […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The YMCA of Rapid City is kicking off the fall season with a special promotion aimed at helping families and individuals focus on health and wellness. Through Sept. 30, new members can sign up with no joining fee and receive the entire month of September free. “This is the perfect time […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The City of Rapid City is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Air Quality Board. The opening is for the business representative seat, which requires the applicant to be associated with a business in the area regulated by Rapid City Municipal Code Chapter 8.34 or Pennington County Ordinance No. […]

LEAD, S.D. – At the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), some of the most critical work never makes headlines. Deep below the Black Hills, master riggers oversee the precise and high-stakes process of moving heavy equipment and scientific instruments between the surface and 4,850 feet underground. The job is known as “slinging equipment,” where anything […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Arts Council has named Travis Dewes as its new executive director, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for one of the Black Hills’ most prominent arts organizations. Dewes, a Rapid City native, most recently served as cultural programs manager at The Indian Museum of North America at […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Central High School Class of 1977 has been recognized with a South Dakota Hall of Fame Acts of Excellence Award for more than a decade of community service projects that have left a lasting impact across the Black Hills. The honor was presented Aug. 14 in Rapid City […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host its 2025 Fall Education Day on Sunday, Sept. 28, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Schroeder Auditorium, 1305 W. 18th St. The informational program is designed for individuals […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota FFA members are receiving national recognition for their achievements in agriculture through the National FFA Proficiency Award program. The awards honor FFA members who develop career-ready skills through supervised agricultural experiences, or SAEs. Students can apply in one of 45 areas, ranging from fruit production to beef and swine entrepreneurship. […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g

UNDATED – South Dakota’s real labor supply is far larger than the unemployment line. A new report from the South

RAPID CITY—City Parks and Rec officials will once again turn the Jimmy Hilton Sioux Park pool over to the dogs…literally! One of Rapid City’s most popular summer events is set to take place Sunday, August 31 with the 10th annual Wags and Waves fundraiser event, hosted by the Humane Society of the Black Hills.  The […]

RIVERTON, Wyo. — Central Wyoming College has been awarded a five-year, $2.3 million federal grant to sustain its TRIO Student Support Services program, which provides resources to first-generation, low-income and disabled students. The funding, from the U.S. Department of Education, will continue to back academic advising, financial aid guidance, tutoring and mentoring that help students […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Research has been awarded more than $8 million in federal funding to advance studies on ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders and drug development through G protein–coupled receptor signaling. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants will support three principal investigators leading projects with potential national and global impact. Dr. Leah […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun will join community and development officials Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. for the ribbon cutting of the Shepherd Hills Regional Water Booster Pump Station at 1851 E. Anamosa St. The $5.1 million facility went online in April and delivers water to one of the city’s […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Elevate Rapid City and the Black Hills Manufacturing Alliance are inviting area manufacturers to showcase their creativity in the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in the Black Hills competition. The contest, announced Monday, is designed to highlight local manufacturing ahead of National Manufacturing Month in October. Submissions are open through Aug. 27, […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The City of Rapid City has extended the deadline for applications to serve on the board of directors for the newly formed Mount Rushmore Road Business Improvement District (BID). The submission window now runs through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, after some applicants experienced difficulties with the initial process. City officials […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy announced an all-stock merger on Tuesday, creating a new regional utility with a combined enterprise value of $15.4 billion. The merger, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, will form a single entity headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. The […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Aug. 16, 2025) – A Rapid City nonprofit school will soon have a new outdoor play space thanks to a national community improvement initiative. EmpowerEd has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project — one of 100 large-scale renovations chosen this year to revitalize nonprofit and community spaces across the country. Now […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Business leaders and community members will gather at the Dahl Arts Center on Aug. 13 for the launch of the South Dakota Legacy Speaker Series, an event aimed at exploring strategies to fuel growth and innovation in West River communities. The first session, “Fueling Growth & Innovation in West River,” will […]