Dakota Town Hall: 05/16/25
May 19, 2025
From the Black Hills to the Big Sioux, the Dakota Town Hall Podcast. Hosted by Murdoc in the West and Jake in the
From the Black Hills to the Big Sioux, the Dakota Town Hall Podcast. Hosted by Murdoc in the West and Jake in the
During EMS Week, local services are voicing their concerns over being able to provide continuing services STURGIS, S.D. – National
RAPID CITY, SD – Twenty-six-year-old Anthony Padilla of Rapid City has been sentenced to 10 years in the South Dakota
RAPID CITY, SD — Police were dispatched at 5:45pm last night in response to reports of violence at an improvised
RAPID CITY, SD—Most City facilities will be closed next Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. City offices,
RAPID CITY, SD – In observance of National Public Works Week, May 18-24, Mayor Jason Salamun will recognize the City’s
RAPID CITY, SD — Police have released the names of both the victim and the suspect in a deadly weekend shooting in Rapid City. Seventeen-year-old Omariraine Red Bear is charged […]
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RAPID CITY — The Sugar Shack, a long-standing burger destination in Rapid City, has announced its grand reopening for Friday,
The Veteran’s Honor Banner Project of Rapid City has announced plans for the Summer 2025 veteran banner displays. For the
Lead, SD (May 12, 2025) — The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) invites amateur and professional photographers to capture research and inspiration happening
RAPID CITY – A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting
Pennington County, SD – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety and U.S.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of
Rapid City, SD – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced Friday the identification of a major sponsor
RAPID CITY, SD – The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is delighted to present One Roll at a Time, an Emerging Visual
TURGIS, SD.. — The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has announced the return of its celebrated Motorcycles As Art exhibition for the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2015 South Dakota Wildlife Action Plan
STURGIS, S.D. – It has been a very windy Friday across the area, with hurricane-force wind gusts being reported across the western South Dakota plains. The National Weather Service says […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City woman has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of
RAPID CITY, SD — Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its
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RAPID CITY, SD—City crews are putting their mechanical ‘brooms’ to good use during May’s ‘Sweeps Month’ effort. In late April,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A woman from India who recently earned master’s and doctoral degrees from South Dakota Mines in
As the weather heats up, so does the downtown music scene—and we’ve got your Rapid City Weekend Rundown to make
RAPID CITY, SD — Last week on Thursday, former superintendent Nicole Swigart of RCAS filed a lawsuit against the Board,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City reported to a report of a single gunshot heard in the area
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Rapid City man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a reported gunshot earlier this week.
RAPID CITY – An 18-year-old Rapid City man was arrested Tuesday morning following an assault on a train operator near
STURGIS, SD – National Police Week is underway across the nation, with events taking place in Washington, DC all this
Rapid City – Nathan Strickland of Rapid City has been selected as one of six fellows by the American Battle
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BROOKINGS, S.D. — Twenty young women from across South Dakota will compete for scholarships, recognition, and the title of Miss South
CUSTER, S.D. – The Custer City Council convened Monday, May 5, approving measures ranging from an archery deer management program
Rapid City – In response to growing strain on regional nonprofits, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) and the
Pennington County, SD – A large-scale drug trafficking investigation led by the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET) has concluded with the
Brad ‘Murdoc’ Jurgensen, The Rapid City Post and Dakota Town Hall On Wednesday, May 14, RaPo sat down for a
PIERRE, S.D. – A former South Dakota Mines student is waiting for the courts to decide on her future in
STURGIS, S.D. – After setting lower speed limits on New Underwood Road, Meade County Commissioners this week approved using one
WINNER SD — The South Dakota Department of Corrections has announced the pending release of Glenford Old Lodge, 35, who
ROCHFORD, S.D. – On Monday, May 19, 2025, work will continue on a 10 mile reconstruction project on South Rochford
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City has come a long way in the last 20
ROCHFORD, S.D. – On Monday, May 19, 2025, work will continue on a 10 mile reconstruction project on South Rochford
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RAPID CITY, SD—Swimmers at the Jimmy Hilton Pool at Sioux Park will notice a new feature in the pool this
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Wyatt Hansen was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the South Dakota Army National
CUSTER, S.D. – The Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Custer area fire crews were battling a structure fire Tuesday afternoon.
RAPID CITY, SD – Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) celebrated top students during an Outstanding Graduates Banquet in the college’s Event Center on Friday,
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board met for their May meeting Monday night. On the agenda was approval
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Today, Monument Health began construction on a health care campus that will include a free-standing Emergency
Units in Rapid City, Custer, Spearfish, Pierre, Brookings, Tea and Sioux Falls and a forming unit in Aberdeen, can deploy
Lead, SD — With a total depth of 8000 feet, the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is a one-of-a-kind location for experiments that
PINE RIDGE, S.D. – A man was found dead from an apparent stab wound early Sunday morning in Pine Ridge Village,
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PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025,
BLUNT, S.D. – State Highway 14 in Hughes County was reopened to traffic around 8 o’clock Sunday night (May 11,
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The city of Spearfish will phase out its public safety director position with the retirement of current
Rapid City, SD – Forget helmets and hard hits, it’s time for bats and base hits! Mark your calendars for
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Sturgis man pleaded guilty but Mentally Ill to
RAPID CITY, S.D. – An international student in western South Dakota overcame Kristi Noem’s attempt to stop her from graduating
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A hit-and-run caused a large-scale power outage in southern Rapid City Friday night. On May 9,
RAPID CITY, SD – The Rapid City Historic Preservation Commission will host two free historic preservation events in June! The events
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The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA), in partnership with Meade County Veterans Service Officer Sean Henderson, invites veterans
WALL, S.D. – Authorities have identified a Wall woman who dided in a one vehicle crash in Wall last Tuesday.
SPEARFISH, SD – The public safety leadership model will soon be changing for the City of Spearfish with the retirement
The South Dakota Army National Guard is conducting an environmental investigation for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Rapid City
PIERRE, S.D.—Treatment courts across South Dakota are holding special events in May and June to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
RAPID CITY, SD—City residents picked up, collected and hauled nearly 850 tons of material during the 54th annual Community Cleanup Week
Rapid City, S.D. — Break out the boat shoes and grab a piña colada! Yachtley Crew is docking at The Monument,
Pennington County, SD — Pennington County is inviting residents to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Country music and whiskey have always made a good pair—and Dierks Bentley’s Row 94 Bourbon might
City officials indicate water service has been restored in the affected area. The street will remain under traffic control with
Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Corrections reports that Slade Walter died in a Sioux Falls hospital on May 7th.
Four inductees have made ‘immeasurable contributions’ to Rapid City and Black Hills RAPID CITY, SD—Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun shared
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man accused of killing a man in April has pleaded not guilty in
FLANDREAU, S.D. – On Thursday, a status hearing for Joseph Hoek, the man accused of killing Moody County Chief Ken
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It’s time for your Rapid City Weekend Rundown — where the downtown scene is alive with music, magic, and a little mayhem!
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Nicole Swigart, former CEO/Superintendent of the Rapid City Area School District, has filed a lawsuit alleging
Rapid City, S.D. – On Friday, May 9th, the Rapid City Fire Department Cadet Program will hold a showcase at
RAPID CITY – Nicole Swigart, former CEO/Superintendent of the Rapid City Area School District, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful
Box Elder came alive on May 3 as the Mountain West Fiesta Fest transformed The Box Event Center into a
RAPID CITY, S.D. —The Rapid City Council got a presentation from Sheriff Brian Mueller this week on a proposed new
DEADWOOD, S.D. – On Monday, May 12, 2025, work is scheduled to begin on a curb and gutter, erosion repair,
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis has an opportunity this year for local non-profits to earn money while having
Rapid City – Tourism businesses from across the Black Hills and Badlands region convened at The Monument in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, SD (May 8, 2025) – For decades, KTEQ 91.3 FM, South Dakota Mines campus station, like other college
RAPID CITY, SD—City officials remind the public the deadline to register to vote in next month’s municipal election is Monday,
RAPID CITY — The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for increased summer patrols as tourist season in the
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Rapid City, S.D., May 7, 2025 – Monument Health is proud to announce that Becker’s Hospital Review named Rapid City Hospital
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 19-year-old Rapid City man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to being in
PIERRE, S.D. – State lawmakers have moved to ban the interment of human remains at Bear Butte State Park. This
In 2025, ten remarkable individuals whose life’s work has elevated excellence in South Dakota and beyond will be formally inducted
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RAPID CITY — Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) has announced a public presentation to discuss the district’s Facilities Master Plan.
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