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Creepy Crawl Brings Mystery and Halloween Fun to Downtown Rapid City
By: Mitchell "Stitch" Stafford RAPID CITY, S.D. — Grab your costume, gather your friends and get ready for a night of mystery in downtown Rapid City. The fourth annual Creepy Crawl returns Friday, Oct. 30, bringing a Halloween-themed pub crawl and prizes to nine downtown establishments. Presented by Spirit Halloween, the crawl runs from 6…
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Prescribed burn planned west of Custer Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Residents in the southern Black Hills may see smoke Thursday as the U.S. Forest Service plans a prescribed burn covering about 702 acres west of Custer. The Antihorse prescribed burn is scheduled for Oct. 29 in the Jasper Fire area, about 12 miles west of...
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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to make Black Hills stop in Custer on Nov. 10
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is coming to the Black Hills, with a stop planned in Custer on Nov. 10 as the tree makes its way from Idaho to Washington, D.C. The Custer Area Chamber of Commerce will host a community celebration from 4 to...
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Prescribed Burn Near Custer Could Bring Smoke Ahead of Halloween Travel
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) Mitchell residents planning a Halloween trip to the Custer area should be aware of a prescribed burn scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, pending required approvals and favorable conditions. According to a Forest Service announcement, the Hell Canyon Ranger District plans to conduct the Antihorse prescribed fire...
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Chili cookoff gives utility initiative a boost
RAPID CITY, SD – The second annual chili cookoff – a benefit for the City Utility Initiative – filled the room at the Dahl Arts Center Tuesday night. Dozens of chili’s were available for sampling for the ‘Good Chili, Great People, ‘A Stronger Community’ themed event hosted by City of Rapid City employees to assist residents with utility bills.
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700 Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Thursday in Black Hills
Black Hills National Forest – The Hell Canyon Ranger District is planning the Antihorse prescribed fire on Thursday, Oct. 29, pending all required approvals. Forest Service officials estimate that prescribed fire work may continue throughout the fall as conditions allow. Certified prescribed fire specialists use prescribed fire to reduce overgrown vegetation, helping protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
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Chili cook-off raises support for City Utility Assist Initiative
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The City Utility Assist Initiative received support Tuesday night from the second annual “Community Chili Cook-Off.”. The event brought aspiring chefs together at the Dahl Arts Center. The theme was “A Stronger Community.” Attendees sampled chili and voted for their favorites. The...
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CDC: Drug-resistant infections cause nearly 51,000 U.S. deaths each year
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the United States each year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s updated Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report takes a closer look at 19...
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Library names Minkel interim director
RAPID CITY, SD—The Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees recently confirmed Sean Minkel as interim director of the Rapid City Public Library as officials continue search efforts for a permanent selection to the position. Minkel has nearly 18 years of experience with the Rapid City Public Library, serving...
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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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Rapid City community donates thousands of candy pieces, costumes for local youth
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Thousands of pieces of candy and dozens of Halloween costumes have been collected to help make sure local children can enjoy the holiday this year. The donations came in through the annual Halloween Candy and Costume Collection Drive, a partnership between Journey On and the Rapid City Police Department’s Engagement Team. The program, now in its fourth year, gathers costumes and treats for children in need and helps support safe trick-or-treat events across Rapid City.