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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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Annual 'Night at the Museum' brings spooky science to South Dakota Mines
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Museum of Geology at South Dakota Mines hosted its annual "Night at the Museum" Halloween celebration Saturday afternoon. Families were given a safe place to trick-or-treat while exploring educational booths and dinosaur exhibits. The event has been a long-standing tradition for 15 to 20...
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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.
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World Ballet Company Brings ‘Swan Lake’ to Rapid City With Live Orchestra
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A classic ballet featuring elaborate costumes, painted sets and live orchestral music is coming to Rapid City Tuesday night. The World Ballet Company will perform “Swan Lake” at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Monument as part of its 2026-27 national tour, which includes more than 80 stops.
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Halloween costume scramble: Store managers say top styles are selling out fast
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With Halloween next weekend, store managers say shoppers are still searching for costumes, and certain styles are selling out quickly. Store managers said kids’ costumes are selling first, particularly items with capes, glow-in-the-dark bones or light-up masks, while adults are choosing funny or nostalgic themes.
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Spirit Expo brings dozens of holistic wellness, psychic vendors to Hotel Alex Johnson
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Spirit Expo was held in the ballrooms at the Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City over the weekend, featuring dozens of vendors focused on mind, body or spirit offerings. Vendors included speakers, artists, handmade and permanent jewelry, spiritual candles, crystals and stones. Massage...
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The Oldest Bar in South Dakota Got a Stuffed Buffalo From Buffalo Bill
When Mike Russell stepped off a stagecoach in Deadwood on March 6, 1877, the gold rush camp already had at least 17 saloons. He took one look around and decided there was room for one more. In June, he opened the Buffalo Bar, named for his friend and hunting partner, Buffalo Bill Cody. Today it’s […]
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This Beloved Local Gem is the PERFECT Restaurant For Every Occasion in Deadwood, SD
709 Main Street (Inside the Franklin Hotel), Deadwood, SD 57732. Dinner Sun–Thu, 5 PM–9 PM; Fri–Sat, 5 PM–10 PM. Breakfast daily, 7:30 AM–11 AM. Beneath one of Main Street’s oldest buildings sits a Deadwood steakhouse that locals and travelers both treat as the place to celebrate.
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Black Hills Humane Society hosts Howl-O-Ween dog carnival and adoption fest
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Black Hills Humane Society hosted its Howl-O-Ween Dog Carnival and Adoption Fest in the parking lot at Courtesy Subaru over the weekend, giving families a chance to show off their pets and meet potential new pets. Humane Society of the Black Hills Executive Director...
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This South Dakota Fall Trail Is Gentle, Scenic, And Perfect For An Easy Morning Walk
A clear creek runs beside this South Dakota trail for about a mile, and it leads to a waterfall that tumbles down in layers. That alone had me hooked. The path rolls gently with a few rocks and roots to keep things interesting. It’s an easy walk, and the creek keeps you company the whole way.
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Pet of the week: Uno looking for forever home
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This week’s pet is Uno, a 2-year-old, one-eyed tabby looking for his forever home. Uno is currently at Kitty City, where he loves lounging on his tower and soaking up scratches. Despite missing an eye and his tail, he has plenty of love to give.
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Black Hills painter overcomes challenges to create amazing art
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Every artist has their own particular style. For a painter in Spearfish, that style emerged out of necessity. And he isn’t letting anything keep him off the canvas. For Scott Sahli, the time he spends painting is his time of peace. He says, “I...
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Custer’s colorful fiberglass buffalo herd heads to winter pasture near Pageant Hill
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Custer’s painted buffalo herd are now hanging out at their winter home after volunteers with the Custer Area Arts Council held their annual fall roundup Saturday. The community’s fiberglass buffalo sculptures spend the warmer months displayed throughout downtown Custer, adding color and local character...
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Sturgis Gears Up for Spooky Tales and Haunted House Fundraiser
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The Sturgis Area Arts Council is partnering with BrewBerry Bistro and the Black Hills Storytellers for a creepy, fun Halloween experience to benefit the theater renovation fund. Halloween Tales with Anne Bodman, Dorothy Rosby and Sharon Henry is Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. — $10...
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Founder of the World Central Kitchen to visit Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - José Andrés, the founder of the World Central Kitchen (WCK), will be speaking in Rapid City in November 2026. José Andrés is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a renowned chef and an internationally recognized humanitarian. He was twice named one of Time magazine’s “100 most influential people.”