Library debuts Flood of ’72 podcast RAPID CITY – In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Flood, Rapid City Public Library will present a new podcast series “Flood of ’72, 50 Years Later.” With the first episode debuting Friday, April 1, we’ll tell stories of survival and
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Rapid City’s continuous problem with low income housing By Joe Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer For One Rapid City to COUP, the projects they’re aiming for are lofty, but a good cause. “We started out at One Rapid City, in 2018,” Says LaVonne Roach, community Organizer
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State Arts Conference connects creative community By Jim Speirs, Executive Director Arts South Dakota Everyone is busy these days—and with more travel and family events, the calendar fills up fast. The biennial State Arts Conference is May 19-21 in Rapid City—and there are excellent reasons why that should be on
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CPS staff committed to helping children and families PIERRE – Child Protection Services (CPS) staff have tough jobs, but also a passion for helping South Dakota children and families. During Child Welfare Professionals Month, that dedication to keeping children safe and families together is being recognized. When child abuse
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Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on the First Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s cabinet, issued the following statement to highlight the
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Vitalant testing all blood donations for COVID-19 Antibodies For a limited time, donors curious about their antibody status can find out results and may help immunocompromised patients RAPID CITY — Starting today, when people donate lifesaving blood through Vitalant they can learn if they have antibodies to the
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Wreaths Across America Radio kicks off its popular roundtable discussions on Veteran Healing This RoundTable discussion will focus on Military Caregivers with a special emphasis on Vietnam-era Veterans as we approach National Vietnam War Veterans Day COLUMBIA FALLS, ME. — March 8, 2022 — Wreaths Across America Radio is proud
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Senate passes education censorship bill Last week senators passed House Bill 1012, legislation that will have a chilling effect on academic freedom in South Dakota. The bill now goes to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature. The ACLU of South Dakota opposed House Bill 1012. The following comment can
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Jamie Clapham announces candidacy for School Board Area 6 RAPID CITY — As the current Rapid City PTA Council President, Jamie Clapham believes that a good education is a lifelong gift for every child in our district. She also believes strong public-school systems are the foundation of strong communities,
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President Biden nominates Roselyn Tso to lead Indian Health Service citizen of Navajo Nation , Roselyn tso( photo courtesy) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s nomination of Roselyn Tso to serve as
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