When Bruce and Krystal Balls set out on vacation from their home in northern Arizona for the Black Hills last summer, they were hoping to make Rapid City more ... Read More
Recycle, Compost, or Toss?
Discerning between garbage, compost, recycling, or donating can get tricky. While some items can’t be traditionally recycled, many... Read More
Abbott House has been a fixture in South Dakota for over 80 years. Founded as an orphanage in 1939 by a group of Mitchell citizens who wanted to provide disadva... Read More
MacKayla Taken is a proud mother of two amazing kids and puppy Rocky, and a wife to her high school sweetheart, who serves in the National Guard.
MacKayla star... Read More
For 10-year-old James Ratkovsky, volunteering is a way of life. Dance and theater round out this fifth-grader’s busy schedule.
“Helping others is rewarding in... Read More
The first thing Crissy Ludens says when we sit down to chat is, “This story is not about me.” It doesn’t take long to realize that this attitude perfectly sums ... Read More
What better way to soak up the winter snowfall than heading to the closest hill to go sledding? After talking to families across the Black Hills, here are some ... Read More
The YMCA, it turns out, really is a fun place to stay—for kids aged six weeks to 18 years old, who have plenty of opportunities for fun and learning. And with a... Read More
The Club for Boys has been a Rapid City institution for 55 years. Generations of boys have taken advantage of the club's amenities, a fact that pleases Executiv... Read More
Despite all the recent snowfall in the Black Hills, it's still a surprise to see snowflakes indoors. But if you step inside the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center betw... Read More
