Across Chapel Lane from Canyon Lake Park is Rushmore Lions Club Nature Park. Dick Tupper, a member of the Rushmore Lions Club was the one that started the ball rolling to bring this park to fruition. Absent from this park are swing sets, slides, and shelters. What is not missing...
BROOKINGS, S.D.- For many, the college experience includes more than just classes. South Dakota State University offers unique services and experiences that make life on campus extra special. One of those services is SDSU’s fleet of Starship Robots that deliver food for students. “We have looked at trying to solve a...
Rafter M. Ranch in Farmingdale, S.D. is a nonprofit organization that focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating horses while providing a variety of horse related activities and educational events. Maranda Mosier, founder and Director of Operations, talks about the mission of Rafter M. Ranch. “Our main goal right now is when...
Fort Meade was established in 1878 to establish a military presence for the gold rush of the Black Hills. This hidden gem is located one mile east of Sturgis on Highway 34 on the Fort Meade Medical Campus. The museum is building 55 and was built in 1905. The museum...
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Technology changes constantly, as well as how we go about teaching and learning with these newly developed tools. At South Dakota State University, virtual reality is allowing rare hands-on career training to be an everyday goggles on educational experience. “Based on our past and current use of...
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Students at South Dakota State University have been using virtual reality as an immersive learning tool in the classroom. Through the school’s ambassador program, student representatives can use these same virtual reality goggles and worlds to inspire high school students to reach for their college and career...
The Black Hills Playhouse, nestled in the Black Hills delivers exceptional theatre programs that engage people from every community. The line-up for 2022 is no different. Headed back into the theater this summer, Dan Workman, Artistic Director for the Black Hills Playhouse, explains the summer schedule. “We have a fantastic...
Nestled at the foothills of the Black Hills, The Chapel in the Hills is an exact replica of the Borgund Church in Norway. Built in 1969 as a dream of two men, it is a quiet retreat that is open to visitors. Joyce Kringen, Managing Director, tells more. “The first...
Photo Courtesy of Black Hills Lacrosse website BLACK HILLS, S.D. – The popularity of Lacrosse has grown, not just across the nation, but also in the Black Hills area as more people start playing or even just watching the sport. “Black Hills Lacrosse has been around for 10 years, I...
Photo Courtesy of Dahl Arts Center’s website The Dahl Arts Center offers students the chance to participate in art summer camps, gaining knowledge and experience while opening children’s minds to art. Tally Monteau, education director of Dahl Arts Center, explains the three different ways someone can register for camps. “Here...
Photo Courtesy of Black Hills Contraband website RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Contraband, a distillery and speakeasy, makes and offers several products, liquors and food for people to stop by and enjoy in downtown Rapid City. “We’re Rapid City’s first and only distillery in the history of Rapid City,”...
PACTOLA RESERVOIR, S.D. – With increased outdoor activity, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks offered up some tips on how to keep your ducks in a row when you’re out on the lake. “In the summertime, when you’re out on the water, you need to make sure you have safety...
DEADWOOD, S.D. – If you’re looking for a summer activity your kids can ‘dig’, the Deadwood History Archaeology Camp may be a good place to start. “It’s about the 13th year that we’ve been doing this, so it’s been a while now,” says Carolyn Weber, Executive Director of Deadwood History,...
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Back When They Bucked Rodeo at the Days of ‘76 Rodeo Grounds in Deadwood does more than provide entertainment to the crowd; it also gives back to the community. Tif Robertson, Committee Member for the Rodeo, says, “Oh, my gosh. This is the second year of...
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Mountain biking has grown in popularity in the Black Hills area especially with about 6000 trails, like logging trails, fire trails and railroad trails. Tim Rangitsch, owner of Acme Bicycles, explains what trails that anyone can access without state permission. “In the national forest, logging roads,...
SOUIX FALLS, S.D. – Crossing the street alone is no fun for a child, but the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office came up with a way to incorporate safety and community engagement just outside of school. “At beginning of the spring, we started a crosswalk program here in Hartford at West...
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On top of daily calls for service, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office faces the challenge of organizing diverse community engagement opportunities that help them get to know those they serve outside the bounds of crime or crisis. Last year, the Minnehaha County Community Engagement Committee was implemented. Maria Munkvold, Detective,...
In this conclusion to the Black Hills Works Series, Matt Klinger from Black Hills Works shares about the employment support side of the program. “On the employment support side, we provide the services for individuals with disabilities, and part of those services includes training them on social interactions, social awareness,...
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