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Over 20,000 permanent deacons serve church, but death, retirement bring overall number down

Church · Rapid City

Over 20,000 permanent deacons serve church, but death, retirement bring overall number down

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The report -- "A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025" -- was released June 12 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.See the Story

SD measles cases up to 4 as state announces vaccination clinics

Measles · Rapid City

SD measles cases up to 4 as state announces vaccination clinics

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has announced the opening of a series of public MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination clinics across the state as they also confirm two new cases of measles. Sioux Falls animal control looking for dogs after bite The DOH notes that total cases in 2025 are now at 4, up from 2, and say that one of the individuals visited the Rapid City Medical Center Urgent Care w…See the Story

New grocery store coming to Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City

New grocery store coming to Rapid City

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You may have noticed some activity at the old Albertson’s/Family Thrift location on Omaha Street in Rapid City.Read Article

Rapid City Area Schools Expands Partnership with EdTech Leader to Enhance Science and Social Studies Instruction

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Trump’s constant flip-flops remind me of a great old song. He’s a‘choo-choo that can’t find the station.’ He’s ‘Mr. In-between.' — The South Dakota Standard

A couple of generations back, a great crooner named Burl Ives recorded a song titled “Mr. In-Between.” It’s about a guy who’s in perpetual limbo, having trouble finding a direction. If you check out the lyrics you’ll see what I mean and why I think it fits the quirky policy and mood changes of President Trump.It’s hard to get a feel for where Trump is taking us when he seems to be vacillating and changing his mind about some very important issue…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

USTA National Trampoline Championships underway in RC

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Rapid City, S.D. (KELO) -- The U.S.T.A. National Trampoline and Tumbling competitions are underway in Rapid City this week. Dozens of National Champions will be crowned through several age divisions. 34-year-old man arrested for a SF robbery These competitors feature all ages from pre-k to adults working to earn that national title. "Divisions for eight-year-olds, sometimes it's nine and ten-year-olds, sometimes they're combined, it just d…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

The truth about tariffs: The Christmas fairy doesn't pay tariffs. You do. They're the taxes you don’t see when you pay them — The South Dakota Standard

Imagine picking up a few items at the grocery store, checking out, and noticing a line on your receipt that says, “Tariff Tax: $7.25.” That would get your attention and spark some questions. Why am I paying this? Who decided this was necessary? Where is the money going?Now imagine never seeing that line, but still paying the added $7.25. That’s the reality of tariffs.In 2025, the United States has shifted from an open-trade economy to one burden…Tariffs · Rapid City Read Article

[Opinion] South Dakota protesters conducted themselves admirably

OPINION — Sometimes, I take up this space provided to me by the Black Hills Pioneer brass to discuss the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The First Amendment is, in my opinion, the most important single sentence in…Opinion · Rapid City Read Article

More than 190 SD bills going into effect in July

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – On July 1, more than 197 of the bills passed in the Legislature and signed by the governor will go into effect. Gov. Larry Rhoden signed 210 bills. He vetoed two. Of the 210 bills, 13 were signed with an emergency clause. They went into effect immediately after the bill was signed by the governor. 76-year-old is 11th SD inmate death in 2025 Rhoden vetoed HB 1132 which established a child care assistance program, …Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Sanford Health acquires another Black Hills clinic

Sanford Health is deepening its footprint in western South Dakota with the acquisition of another independent medical provider in Rapid City.The Sioux Falls-based healthcare system on Monday announced that Creekside Medical Clinic — a physician-owned, primary care practice that has served the Black Hills region for more than 25 years — will join its network this fall. The agreement is scheduled to close Sept. 1, with all physicians, advanced pra…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Bringing the buffalo back to help those struggling

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) --After a year of operation, the Sacred Storm Buffalo opened a retail location to make the buying process easier for customers. The company is more than just selling meat, as it's an employment development opportunity for young people dealing with personal obstacles. The meat they sell is locally sourced and processed, and is bringing life to the north side of Rapid. "Sacred Storm Buffalo has been up and running for a yea…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

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