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South Dakota DOH secretary talks future of AI in healthcare

Secretary of the Department of Health spoke with Dakota News Now about how Artificial Intelligence can help bridge in healthcare in different communities.
Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the department has incorporated AI for small tasks such as...

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Brett McMacken, assistant water superintendent, says crews expect more breaks in the summer.
“It’s to be expected.”

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Mr. Kitty enjoys watching all the action in between naps.
Pet of the week: Meet Mr. Kitty

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Eric Gardner was a meteorologist with KOTA Territory News for the past 23 years.
In Memory of Eric Gardner - Sheridan Cooks Final Episodes

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Mike Diedrich spoke to KOTA Territory News at a 2022 cracker barrel.

Former South Dakota state legislator Mike Diedrich passes away

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brad Walton
Mike Diedrich served in state legislature from 2017 through 2024.

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Jontay Peters plays the flute at Main Street Square.

Native American culture comes to Main Street Square for annual event

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brad Walton
Native American artists showcased their various works through the weekend.

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Jamee Kattner was crowned Miss South Dakota in May 2025.

Great Faces: The newest Miss South Dakota

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Hannah Hutter
Each Sunday, KOTA Territory News features a great face in the community. This week, Jamee Kattner is highlighted.

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Dozens congregate in the Sanford Lab Visitor Center for Neutrino Day activities.

Lead celebrates Neutrino Day ahead of new large-scale scientific experiment

Updated: Jul. 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
This year's Neutrino Day was special as SURF prepares for potentially groundbreaking research.

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Cleanup crews remove deceased catfish from Memorial Park.

Investigation underway after mass fish death in Memorial Park pond

Updated: Jul. 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Thousands of fish died in Rapid City’s Memorial Park pond overnight Friday and Saturday.

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This week Black Hills Insider went to a restaurant that is rising from the ashes.

A burger shack beyond the tracks- Sugar Shack

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By Juliana Alford
Every Friday, we highlight a local business in South Dakota. This week, Black Hills Insider visited Sugar Shack.

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Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden has been campaining in KOTA Territory.
Toby Doeden sits down with KOTA Territory News as he campaigns in Western South Dakota

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A free & interactive concert for kids and families.
The Adventures of Tink the T-Rex at the Journey Museum

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A non-profit museum in Spearfish introduces thousands of tourists to Great Plains Culture each...
A non-profit museum in Spearfish- Western Heritage Center

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Janis was drinking with a group at Bald Eagles mothers house when he accused Bald Eagle of...
Man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Pine Ridge sentenced to 3 years

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But the itch to hammer down property taxes is very much alive in the state. An interim...

Limited state funding, property tax bill tie the hands of SFSD

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
There has been a continual push to reduce property taxes, it’s an issue that will headline the 2026 legislative session, but the legislature did take a temporary step on it in 2025.

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Additional security measures have been enacted at the Ellsworth Air Force base because of...

Air Force looking for changes to Powder River Training Complex

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Jack Caudill
The Air Force is looking to make changes to the Power River Training Complex.

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Fugitive from Colorado caught in Lawrence County

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Jack Caudill
The Sheriff’s Office says Mark Daniels was arrested following a pursuit that began at the base of Boulder Canyon and ended on Boulder Creek Road.

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Since increased tariffs were implemented in April, businesses have taken the first blow of...

South Dakota economics professor weighs in on tariff jockeying

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
Since increased tariffs were implemented in April, businesses have taken the first blow of increased prices.

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Both properties were proposed within the last month, leaving little time for word to get out...

Sioux Falls leaders say new prison will need much state support

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
Both properties that were proposed were submitted within the last month, leaving little time for word to get out, which is why Representative Greg Jamison is looking to get the community involved in discussions.

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Richmond Hill is located near Terry Peak and the Wharf Mine.

Mineral deposit near Terry Peak holds billions of dollars in gold, assessment finds

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Richmond Hill's gold deposit holds a potential net present value of more than $2 billion according to Dakota Gold's initial assessment.

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Da Vinci 5 opens up a Starburst.

New ‘surgery robot’ debuts in Rapid City

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:24 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Same Day Surgery Center debuted 'Da Vinci 5' Tuesday.

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Prison task force narrows sites down to 2 Sioux Falls locations

Prison task force narrows sites down to 2 Sioux Falls locations

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
The legislature will have to decide between a site off of Bahnson Avenue and one off of Benson Road.

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Rapid Valley shooting suspect pleads not guilty to second charge

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hutter
Travis Chipps will return to court on July 29.

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No one was injured in the fire.

Rapid City woman arrested for arson following Monday night house fire

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hutter
54-year-old Amy Couture was arrested for second-degree arson in connection to Monday afternoon's house fire in Rapid City.

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After 132 years, Ritter finally has a marked headstone.

Civil War veteran receives marked headstone, military funeral 132 years after his death

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Joseph Ritter's grave site was unknown for more than 100 years.

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Rapid City Council voted unanimously to raise city employee salaries.

Rapid City Council votes to increase wages for non-union city employees

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
City employees will receive a three percent raise in their next paycheck.

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Five council members took the oath of office to begin new terms.

Five Rapid City councilors take oath of office

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Outgoing council members gave farewell addresses and received standing ovations at Monday night's meeting.

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Drone pursuit leads to Rapid City arrest

Updated: Jul. 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hutter
Rapid City Police Department was hard at work while others were celebrating.

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10 years after the murder of Jessica Rehfeld, the case is now closed.

10 years later, Jessica Rehfeld’s case closes

Updated: Jul. 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hutter
The last of the five men involved in the murder of Jessica Rehfeld has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Individuals who enter a bathroom or a changing space in a public school or state owned...

South Dakota’s ACLU hopes transgender bathroom law is short lived

Updated: Jul. 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
At the beginning of the month over 200 pieces of legislation went into effect, House Bill 1259 being one of them.

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Elizabeth Big Crow

UPDATE: FOUND SAFE Endangered Missing Advisory issued for Pine Ridge woman

Updated: Jul. 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Jack Caudill
They say 69 year old Elizabeth “Jackie” Big Crow is a stroke patient who needs constant medical care.

Pets of the Week

Earl was voted this week's cutest pets of the week.

Cutest Pet of the Week: Earl

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Juliana Alford
This week's cutest pet of the week honors goes to Earl. Make sure to submit your pet photo and information for the chance to be voted this week's cutest furry friend.

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As of Saturday at 7 p.m., the road is impassable.

Rockslide causes road to close in Spearfish Canyon

Updated: Jul. 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hutter
UPDATE: As of 5:30 Sunday night, the roadway has reopen for travel.

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Hundreds stopped by the flag ceremony.

Custer’s American Legion celebrates veterans on Independence Day

Updated: Jul. 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By Brad Walton
Hundreds of people stopped by Veterans Memorial Park Friday morning.

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Thousands attend Black Hills Roundup Parade.

Rain proves no match for Black Hills Roundup Parade

Updated: Jul. 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM CDT
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By Blake Troli
Rain showers Friday morning did not stop this year’s Black Hills Roundup parade in Belle Fourche.

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Lead holds 99th annual Gold Camp Jubilee on 4th of July.

Lead holds 99th annual Gold Camp Jubilee on 4th of July

Updated: Jul. 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM CDT
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By Bryan Savic
Lead holds 99th annual Gold Camp Jubilee on 4th of July
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