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Native-led nonprofit Dakota Wicohan named Greater Minnesota Bush Prize honoree

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Native-led nonprofit Dakota Wicohan named Greater Minnesota Bush Prize honoree

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ST. PAUL — Over 20 years ago, Native-led nonprofit Dakota Wicohan was formed in southwestern Minnesota with the vision of revitalizing and preserving the Dakota language. Gabrielle Strong is vice chair for the organization’s board of directors. Her mother, Yvonne Leith, was one of three founders who started the grassroots organization. “She was born a first-language Dakota speaker and, as many others in her generation, experienced the brutality …See the Story

Governor Appoints Judge to State Supreme Court

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Governor Appoints Judge to State Supreme Court

Coverage: 2 sources

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve as a supreme court justice for the First Supreme District, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Justice Janine Kern. The First Supreme District consists of the counties of Custer, Lawrence, Meade and Pennington. “Justice Kern has done a remarkable job serving our state with integrity and fairness,…See the Story

Concerns Over Fairness, Access Rise as States Compete for Slice of $50B Rural Health Fund

Health · Rapid City

Concerns Over Fairness, Access Rise as States Compete for Slice of $50B Rural Health Fund

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RAPID CITY, S.D. — Echo Kopplin wants South Dakota’s leaders to know that money from a new $50 billion federal rural health fund should help residents with limited transportation options. Kopplin, a physician assistant who works with seniors, low-income people, and mental health patients in the rural Black Hills, shared her thoughts at a meeting hosted by state officials. South Dakota’s leaders did a “good job of diving in” and asking questions …See the Story

Concerns Over Fairness, Access Rise as States Compete for Slice of $50B Rural Health Fund

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Echo Kopplin wants South Dakota’s leaders to know that money from a new $50 billion federal rural health fund should help residents with limited transportation options. Kopplin, a physician assistant who works with seniors, low-income people, and mental health patients in the rural Black Hills, shared her thoughts at a meeting hosted by state officials. South Dakota’s leaders did a “good job of diving in” and asking questions …Health · Rapid City See the Story

Rapid City organizations launch food drives amid SNAP benefit delays

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RCAS Superintendent Dr. Jami Jo Thompson and Scouting America Black Hills Area Council Senior District Executive Jim Miles share about their organizations' inspiring common mission.Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Rapid City man loses hearing aid dispenser license

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PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- A man who had operated a hearing aid business in Rapid City since 2013 and then vanished from his customers this year is losing his South Dakota license. The state Board of Licensed Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists issued the revocation action on Thursday against Eric Bristol Smith. Sioux Falls Police announce new crypto-fraud campaign The board had received formal complaints from six customers of Smith's busi…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Latvian Immigrant Becomes South Dakota Supreme Court Justice

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South Dakota needs immigrants everywhere, including on its Supreme Court. So says Governor Larry Rhoden, who appointed Latvian immigrant Judge Robert Gusinsky to replace retiring Justice Janine Kern: Gusinsky was born in Latvia. He emigrated with his parents through Israel and Germany and settled in California, where he became a U.S. citizen. After starting his career as an airline pilot, he enrolled at the University of South Dakota School of L…Supreme Court · Rapid City Read Article

SD Democratic candidates react to Tuesday’s election results

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For South Dakota democrats, it’s certainly an uphill battle. In the Mount Rushmore state, Democratic voter registration has dropped by more than 30 percent since the 2008 general election.Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Lost cat home after 73 days on the run

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Misty the cat's vacation in the Black Hills turned into a harrowing adventure. He spent 73 days on the run in Rapid City after a late-night escape. Thanks to the efforts of determined local cat lovers, Misty is home again with his grateful pet parents.Cats · Rapid City Read Article

Black Hills: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Black Hills Corp. (BKH) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $24.9 million.Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

High School Senior, Junior Pharm Tech

Aidan Hermsen, 17, Rapid City Central High School Senior and Junior Certified Pharmacy Technician at Rapid City Hospital is the youngest person in South Dakota to be a certified Junior Pharmacy Technician. And it all started with a jacket. When he was in the fourth grade, Aidan needed a costume for Career Day. On the advice of his mom, Sarah Hermsen, Director of Operational Performance Management, Aidan ended up borrowing a pharmacist jacket fr…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Governor Appoints Judge to State Supreme Court

Coverage: 2 sources

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve as a supreme court justice for the First Supreme District, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Justice Janine Kern. The First Supreme District consists of the counties of Custer, Lawrence, Meade and Pennington. “Justice Kern has done a remarkable job serving our state with integrity and fairness,…Supreme Court · Rapid City See the Story

When Indigenous People Gather: Rising Up Against Authoritarianism During Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025 served as a reminder for our people and the world that Indigenous communities have always and will continue to stand tall and proud in the face of great challenges. This was the third year NDN Collective hosted an Indigenous Peoples’ Day event in Main Street Square of Mni Luzahan, AKA Rapid City, consisting of a rally, march and free community concert. The afternoon of Monday, October 13 started off with a rally of c…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article