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Crews work to put out Bennett Fire near Edgemont | Aug 19

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Air tankers and aerial support are helping firefighters suppress the Bennett Fire burning near Edgemont in southwestern South Dakota.

As the school year approaches, one indigenous-led organization is handing out backpacks to Rapid City kids. NDN Collective officials say they distributed more than 2-thousand backpacks Friday.

This summer's flooding may be impacting more than just people - a new report shows it is also affecting the Big Sioux River.

A new report finds federal incentives neglected to involve tribal leaders when installing internet access to Indian Country.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."
Ryan is the local host of "Morning Edition". Originally from Iowa, he first came to the Black Hills to study at SD Mines. After graduating in 2019, he was an educator in Arizona and North Dakota before returning to the Black Hills.