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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.
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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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Rapid City Raptor Center hosts “Owl-O-Ween” event
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Raptor Center hosted “Owl-O-Ween” Saturday, inviting the community to see raptors up close. The donation-based event asked guests to book free tickets and bring either a bottle of unflavored Pedialyte, a roll of paper towels or a cash donation. The...
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VFW Post 1273 hosts “Boots on the Ground” to provide winter clothing for veterans
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - VFW Post 1273 held its “Boots on the Ground” event Sunday, providing local veterans and military families with winter clothing. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for veterans only, giving them first access to tables of winter coats, hats, gloves and T-shirts, all free of charge. From 2 to 3 p.m., the event opened to the public.
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Whitewood Volunteer Fire Department serves community, seeks new recruits at annual breakfast feed
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The smell of fresh coffee and hot griddles filled the Whitewood Fire Station on Sunday morning as local volunteer firefighters traded their turnout gear for aprons to host their annual breakfast feed. Now in its sixth consecutive year under Fire Chief DJ Werlinger, the tradition...
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Second annual community chili cookoff to help Rapid City families pay utility bills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A warm bowl of chili can do more than satisfy a craving. On Oct. 27 it also could help a Rapid City family keep the lights on and essential city services running. City employees are inviting residents to the second annual community chili cookoff Tuesday...
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Veterinarian warns pet owners to watch for Halloween costume stress
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Halloween costumes may make for cute photos, but veterinarians are reminding pet owners to watch for signs their dogs or cats are uncomfortable. Americans are expected to spend $920 million on pet costumes this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation. But veterinarian Dr. Kelly Hood, speaking on behalf of Pet Health Digest, says getting the perfect picture should never come at an animal’s expense.
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'A promise made, a promise kept:' Hundreds of community members tour new, 110,000-square-foot CHS campus
RAPID CITY. S.D. — The Children’s Home Society of South Dakota’s (CHS) new $51 million, 110,000-square-foot campus promises to be a beacon of hope and healing for those suffering from abuse, neglect or trauma. With children expected to move in the first week in November, the public was given a final chance to tour the campus during an open house Saturday, Oct. 24.
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The Daily Slice: Monday, October 26, 2026
The Daily Slice, your Black Hills news podcast in under 10 minutes. Delivered every morning Monday-Friday at homesliceaudio.com/dailyslice. Rapid City Seeks Public Input on Proposed Data Center Ordinance. APID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City continues to seek input from the public regarding a proposed data center ordinance in the community....
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Families, educators gather at Founders Park for “Walk for Education” in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Families, educators, students and neighbors gathered Saturday morning, Oct.24 at Founders Park for a “Walk for Education.” Organizers said the event celebrates the people, programs and opportunities that help children learn in Rapid City. The walk was designed as a community show of...