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Local and federal officials are asking for the public's help in locating Michelle Elbow Shield. The 27-year-old was last seen in Rapid City in October of 2023 and was reported missing last December.
South Dakota's minimum wage is going up on New Year's Day. The 30-cent increase puts the state at $11.50 per hour for minimum wage, non-tipped employees.
The Sioux Falls School District is adding a new security software to its current protocols. The software is called "Visitor Aware" and is an iPad app and available at all 38 district school buildings.
Halloween ghost stories don't only imagine what comes after death. They also invite us to examine the lasting impact of what we do in life. There's another word for that in some circles: history. In Deadwood, tourism and history intertwine.
At a recent Black Hills Tourism conference, a leader of the Pine Ridge Chamber of Commerce was named the winner of the tourism pioneer award. He says tourism can be a meaningful driver for tribal economies.
High school athletes flocked to Rapid City last weekend to show off their endurance, strength and mental fortitude. The State Cheer and Dance Competition featured remixed beats and acrobatic displays.
And more.