Juliana Alford

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Big Sun Massage and Bodywork in Rapid City opened in 2016. Originally called Big Sun Massage and Acupuncture, the company underwent a rebranding in 2021. “We do a lot of limb movement. We focus on range of motion, pain relief, that kind of thing,” Brianna Watson, massage therapist, said. The company offers massages and Asian bodywork. “Massages is definitely skin-to-skin contact.

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is 1-year-old Koda. Her fun fact is that she loves to chase birds, she can’t catch a rabbit, and she is a rockhound. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include your pet’s name, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact. Furry friends aren’t limited to cats and dogs. We want to see them all. To submit your animal for the cutest pet of the week, click here. Or you can mail in a submission to 2001 Skyline Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701.

3 weeks ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Tinder Box Cigar Lounge is Rapid City’s only cigar lounge.  Located in the center of downtown, the lounge has been under its current ownership for a decade, but the business has a long history. “My wife and I were in and noticed that it had a ton of potential, and then we found out that it was for sale, so we purchased the business,” Chris Johnson, general manager of The Tinder Box, said. For those who haven’t been to a cigar bar, here’s how the process works.

1 month ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Lani a 2-year-old shih tzu. Her fun fact is that she is concerned about her roommates if they sneeze or cough. If she hears them, she grabs a toy and runs to see who made the sound. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include your pet’s name, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact. Furry friends aren’t limited to cats and dogs. We want to see them all. To submit your animal for the cutest pet of the week, click here.

1 month ago | kotatv.com | Juliana Alford

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Wicked Wrenches in Rapid City has been in business since 2016. Although operating for nearly 10 years, it recently came under new ownership. “We’re now a fleet management, heavy-duty diesel, automotive, and motorcycle repair shop,” Nicholas Matzke, co-owner of Wicked Wrenches, said. Purchasing the business took a year of planning and a loan from Lakota Funds. “It’s their first and largest loan they have ever passed in the state of South Dakota,” Matzek said.