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2 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
The South Dakota Democratic Party announced Monday it'll be holding a series of town halls, including one in Rapid City. The first will take place at the Dahl Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 14. "These town halls are for all, regardless of your party association," Nikki Gronli, a member of the South Dakota Democratic Party, said during a press conference. The announcement comes at a time when South Dakota's Congressional delegation — U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, Sen.
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3 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
BOX ELDER — While posted in front of bleachers filled with Vandenberg Elementary students in Box Elder, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a proclamation to make April the Month of the Military Child. "These children are heroes as well and are a source of pride and honor to all of us in South Dakota," Rhoden said on Friday, March 28.
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3 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
BOX ELDER — While posted in front of bleachers filled with Vandenberg Elementary students in Box Elder, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a proclamation to make April the Month of the Military Child. "These children are heroes as well and are a source of pride and honor to all of us in South Dakota," Rhoden said on Friday, March 28.
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3 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, as the bustle of cars and wind gusts swirled into a constant wooooosh, a candy-apple red minivan pulled up alongside a group of protesters in Rapid City. Perched on Fifth Street and Omaha Street, with a collective goal to advocate for transgender rights, the protestors locked eyes with the driver. What they saw was a 50-something white man with a grizzly beard, a sun-dried trucker “Jesus” cap and a white cross tucked into a door handle.
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3 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
Kevin Case, Douglas School District’s superintendent, was elated to see Gov. Larry Rhoden sign a bill that positively impacts the district’s mission to grow on Friday afternoon. SB 6 provides a $15 million zero-interest loan to be paid over the next 20 years for a new elementary school, estimated to cost $62 million.
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4 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
As Meade School District's food service director, Rhonda Ramsdell has become unfortunately aware of the challenges school lunches pose. For parents who don't qualify or aren't aware of free and reduced lunch, the fees can place a financial burden. For some students the shame in asking for a free lunch, which the school will gladly provide, prevents them from eating altogether. But now, after the unveiling of a new school lunch matching program, Ramsdell is hopeful these challenges will decrease.
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4 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Shalom Baer Gee |Matt Weiner
The field of candidates for the June 3 Rapid City municipal election is set. Candidates had until 5 p.m. Tuesday to file petitions for this year's municipal election. One council position is up for election in each of the city's five wards, but two wards had only one candidate file petitions to run for the seat. Facing no opposition are incumbents Bill Evans (Ward 2) and Greg Strommen (Ward 3).
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4 weeks ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
Rapid City Area Schools announced its candidates for the upcoming school board election for Area 3 and Area 6. The election will be held on June 3 and new representatives will be sworn in on July 1. Candidates for Area 3 are Michael Birkeland, who currently holds the seat, and Angela Bradsky Rafferty. Candidates for Area 6 are Jamie Clapham, who currently holds the seat, and Brian Johnson.
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1 month ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
A fire in Keystone has shut down Highway 40 and resulted in an Emergency Alert pop-up message urging residents on Granite Point Court and Metz Road to evacuate. The fire was reported Saturday at 2:53 p.m. Road closures on South Rockerville Rd. remain in effect as of 5 p.m., according to Pennington County Public Safety Hub. A Pennington County spokesperson said the cause and time of fire breaking out was unclear.
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1 month ago | 
rapidcityjournal.com | Matt Weiner
A fire in Keystone has shut down Highway 40 and resulted in an Emergency Alert pop-up message urging residents on Granite Point Court and Metz Road to evacuate. A Pennington County spokesperson said the cause and time of fire breaking out was unclear. Furthermore, no people or domesticated animals have been impacted, Rapid City citizens shouldn't be concerned, and the fire poses no threat to Mount Rushmore or other important areas.
