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Spearfish native turns over command of Navy security force

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A Spearfish native has stepped down as commander of one of the U.S. Navy’s expeditionary security organizations. Capt. Jedidiah Kloppel turned over command of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 1 (MESG-1) to Capt. Mark Gillaspie during an Oct. 29 ceremony at Naval Base Coronado in California.

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The Reason We Stand for the Anthem Started at Fort Meade

You can drive past most of it in an afternoon. A fort outside Sturgis, a flight line east of Rapid City, and a name on a battleship that spent part of the war going by a letter of the alphabet. Veterans Day is November 11. Here are three South Dakota stories behind names you already…

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Veterans Day parade, activities set

RAPID CITY, SD – The annual downtown Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, marks a day of recognition for those who have served in the armed services. The annual downtown Veterans Day Parade will begin promptly at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at VFW Post 1273. Mayor Jason Salamun will participate in…

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Students show support for Veterans in Parade

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO)– Meadowbrook Elementary School students decked themselves out in red, white, and blue on Tuesday to say thank you to those who served. Before the Veterans Parade, students were busy doing arts and crafts in the classroom. “We made posters that had good, positive notes on them. Like, Thank you for your […]

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Rapid City schedules Veterans Day parade, school events and community dinner

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City will mark Veterans Day with a series of events honoring military veterans, including the city’s annual downtown parade Wednesday. Mayor Jason Salamun, an Air Force veteran, is scheduled to participate in several activities throughout the week. The Veterans Day Parade will begin...

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Feeding South Dakota to distribute Thanksgiving meals across the state

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Feeding South Dakota is carrying on its holiday tradition of distributing Thanksgiving meals to families experiencing food insecurity across the state. The state’s largest hunger relief organization announced it will partner with 58 local community organizations to host widespread holiday food distributions throughout November.

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Monument Health expands advanced vascular care in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Patients across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming now have access to more advanced vascular procedures closer to home, following the opening of a specialized operating room at Monument Health’s Rapid City Hospital. The vascular hybrid operating room opened in July. It combines a...

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Major aquifers in South Dakota in decline, threatening fresh water supplies

BEAR BUTTE STATE PARK, S.D. – Geologists and hydrologists can use scientific charts and graphs to understand the increasing water challenges facing South Dakota, but it only takes a brief visit to Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis for a non-scientist to see the outcome of decreasing water levels.

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Rapid City program celebrates 10 years helping young adults gain independence

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A Rapid City program supporting young adults as they transition to independent living is marking 10 years of service. LSS New Alternatives, operated by LSS of South Dakota, opened in 2016 and has served 386 young adults since then, according to the organization. The program...

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Bechtel to be inducted in homebuilders hall of fame

RAPID CITY, SD—The Black Hills Homebuilders Association will honor long-time Rapid City Building Services Division Manager Curt Bechtel with induction into the 2026 Black Hills Home Builders Association Hall of Fame. The Association will honor Bechtel at a ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at The Box. In...

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Six South Dakota Counties Implement Governor Rhoden’s Property Tax Cut

{KXLG - Pierre, SD} Beginning January 1, 2027, six South Dakota counties will implement Governor Rhoden’s property tax cut, SB 96. "We delivered the largest property tax cut in the history of South Dakota, and it is so rewarding to see it become reality," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "My Department of Revenue is working hard to help the counties with implementation so South Dakotans can see the full benefit of this tax relief."

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Catholic school students donate winter clothing for homeless veterans

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Students from local Catholic schools in Rapid City donated warm clothes to Cornerstone Rescue Mission for homeless veterans. The students donated gloves, pants, socks, hats, pajamas and thermal underwear. The schools raised the money through fundraisers or used extra school funds. Students in the Catholic schools have bought and donated clothes to Cornerstone for seven years.

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Wilson Park holiday lighting ceremony returns Nov. 24

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A longtime Rapid City holiday tradition will return to Wilson Park later this month, bringing thousands of lights, holiday characters and seasonal festivities to the community. The 18th annual Wilson Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 5:15 to 6 p.m....

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State school report card released for RCAS

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Area Schools 2025-2026 South Dakota School Report Card shows positive growth in the district but also highlights areas the district numbers fall below state averages. On Tuesday, Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) School Superintendent Jami Jo Thompson and Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, Jennifer Roberts, discussed the…

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City bidding moves to electronic platform

RAPID CITY, SD—The City of Rapid City is transitioning to an electronic bidding platform as part of its procurement process. The upgrade will be implemented by January 1 and will impact the way the City manages its bids and proposals with contractors, consultants, vendors and other community partners. The...

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Sturgis Mayor Wants Proof of Property Tax Payment for Liquor License Renewals

STURGIS, S.D. – A Sturgis city official is pushing for stricter verification of property tax payments before liquor licenses are renewed. During Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Rod Bradley said businesses seeking renewal of liquor, malt beverage, and wine licenses should be required to provide proof that their property taxes have been paid.

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City officials, Journey Museum staff looking for images of Rapid City's past

RAPID CITY, S.D. - As part of the city's 150th anniversary, community members, city officials, And Journey Museum staff are working to collect images of Rapid City throughout it's history. "Picture Our Past" is a special project that will feature pictures of Rapid City dating back at least 50 years....

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RCAS, Pennington County reviewing reports of incorrect ballots in school bond election

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Area Schools says it is working with the Pennington County Auditor’s Office after reports that some voters may have received incorrect ballots during the Nov. 3 election. The reports involve precincts that cross school district boundaries, according to a statement from RCAS....

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Meade 46-1 School Board to discuss reorganization, new CTE addition at high school

STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board holds their November meeting tonight in the board room at the Williams Administration Building in Sturgis. On the agenda, the board is […]

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