How a brush with death changed my life

It has been almost a year since I was literally re-born and I am thankful for my friends and family for all of their support during those days leading up to this anniversary.

Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns closing

A cave that is closely linked to the history of the Black Hills, Rapid City and a prominent…

South Dakota in the national spotlight

A collection of media reports that garnered U.S. attention

Huffington Post first publication to objectively report on tribal marijuana operation

SD mine example of ‘worst that can happen’

Minnesota may be home to a new $650 million open pit mining operation, but first its Governor is touring two operations in other states to get an idea of both the best and worst environmental outcomes.

‘Sticking Together’

Reporter honors farmer’s legacy by capturing community movement

I make it a habit to check state and local news online each and everyday. I get most of my story ideas this way. The articles that catch my eye the most are…

More than 40 animals find new homes after police make seizure

‘Cause For Paws’ fundraiser to help fund no-kill animal shelter in Spearfish

SD pipeline opposition may not make much of a difference

Although the $3.7 billion pipeline proposed for South Dakota has been approved, opponents have an opportunity to reverse the permit approval.

Polaris buys former Lehman Trike building, set to create 80 jobs in Spearfish

Hot off the press

South Dakota unveils new license plate design

It has been 10 years since South Dakota issued a redesign of its license plates and a large number of existing ones are showing some wear and tear and becoming tough to read.

City passes budget, talks new coffee shop and hockey rink in Spearfish

Monday night’s meeting in Spearfish included the approval of the next year’s $27.4 million budget and a huge surprise, it passed even with an amendment to add $160K to the Volunteer Fire Department budget…