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Tea Area students participate in All-State Chorus and Orchestra
Tea Area High School was well represented at the 2026 South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra Concert, held Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Monument in Rapid City. The annual event featured talented high school musicians from across South Dakota. Representing Tea Area in the All-State Chorus were Ty Olson, Eliam...
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Homestake Opera House to kick off holiday season with Festival of Trees
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The holiday season is coming to the Black Hills as the Homestake Opera House prepares to host its annual A Dickens Christmas: Festival of Trees on Nov. 13-14. The two-day event will feature decorated Christmas trees, holiday music, family activities and fundraisers benefiting local organizations.
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TAHS students selected for All-State Chorus, Orchestra
Twelve Tea Area High School students have been selected to participate in the 2026 South Dakota All-State Chorus following auditions. Those selected for the All-State Choir are Ty Olson, Eliam Bullis, Riley Clark, Sam Bullis, Ensel McGraw, Jacob Birger, Ava Waldner, Avianna Steen, Hannah Broughton, Vera Anderson, Grace VandenHoek, and Daphne Decker.
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Swan Lake Soars in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - You can travel the world, or the world can travel to you. On Tuesday night, the touring World Ballet Company arrived in Rapid City, delivering one of the most impressive classical ballet productions the local stage has ever hosted at The Monument. The evening offered a showcase of athleticism and artistic discipline alongside a live orchestra without pauses or second takes, the ensemble demonstrated technical precision across the board. From the corps de ballet to the principals, every movement stayed in time and synchronized, standing out as a higher caliber presentation than recent touring stops in the area, including the Company's 2025 staging of "Sleeping Beauty." Standout performances anchored the performance. Ballerina Lina Sheveleva, dancing the dual lead role of Odette and Odile, drew acclaim from the audience during a solo that featured 29 executed fouettés. Konstantin Geronik brought comedic relief and energy as the Jester, generating laughter across the auditorium. The visual presentation of the villain Rothbart was equally distinct, featuring an intricate, menacing costume reminiscent of a feather-covered Edward Scissorhands. The visual and musical elements matched the dancers' execution. Set and costume designer Sergey Novikov developed backdrops and lighting designs that ranged from bright
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2 Lost South Dakota Neighborhoods That Disappeared From the Map
An old neighborhood can leave a surprisingly faint mark on a modern city. Buildings disappear, a street changes purpose, and a park or business district takes their place. The residents’ lives remain in photographs, family histories, and records that require a closer look. These two South Dakota histories show...
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Local Spotlight: From Ukraine to the Black Hills, Anna Starenkova is creating opportunities for others
By Mitchell “Stitch” Stafford RAPID CITY, S.D. — When Anna Starenkova came to the United States from Ukraine about a decade ago, she didn’t know exactly what the next chapter […]
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The Back Porch hosts ‘Undead Sled Show’ Halloween block party in Spearfish
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Motorcycles, live music, and Halloween festivities took over downtown Spearfish on Saturday as a historic local dive bar brought the community together for an all-day block party. The Back Porch hosted “The Undead Sled Show,” a collaborative Halloween event organized to celebrate local bike culture...
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BHSU graduate brings new mural to life in campus student union
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A Black Hills State University graduate is bringing a fresh perspective to local public art with a new mural inside the university’s student union. Erin Peterson, who graduated in 2025, spent part of the summer painting an oak tree across several sections of the wall inside Club Buzz. The design stands out from the area’s familiar pine and spruce imagery.