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Kids Voting South Dakota
Non-profit organization raising funds to teach South Dakota youth about electoral process, civic engagement
As election season draws near, one non-profit organization is working to educate South Dakota’s youth about the electoral process and the importance of civic engagement. Full Story

Spearfish Golf Course Community Begins Master Plan Development
New development in Spearfish begins development of model home
Equestrian Community Offering A Piece of Luxury In The Hills
Looking for a luzury home in the Black Hills? Look no further!
With perfect views of Bear Butte, the Frawley Ranch Estates offer future residents a lifestyle unlike other communities or residential developments. Full Story

Protect Your Truck
Rapid City truck accessories dealer offers tips to protect your truck investment
Truck owners tend to relish their ability to haul oversized loads, maneuver tough road conditions, and easily tow several thousand pounds. But before throwing a load of lumber in the back or heading off-road, consider adding a few important accessori Full Story

Football fans anticipating official season start
Rapid City sports bar is perfect place to gather for NFL games
Pre-season games are already well underway, but football fans are eagerly gearing up to watch their favorite NFL teams kick off the official season. One Rapid City sports bar is urging fans to get off the couch and enjoy the games in a more exciting Full Story

Backpack for Kids
Representative Delivers School Essentials
Representative Jacqueline Sly (R- Rapid City) and the Office Depot Foundation are pleased to announce that several schools and a local organization have been chosen to receive backpacks Full Story

Rewards for recycling
Sioux Falls garbage and recycling company helps community, rewards residents
In Sioux Falls, waste management and recycling company Novak Sanitary Service has seen a renewed interest in recycling among their residential, commercial, and construction clients. Full Story

2010 Mickelson Trail Trek Lodging
Hill City lodge offers riders a relaxing retreat
During the day, take in the serene beauty of the Black Hills while biking through historic mining towns. At night, relax among Ponderosa pine covered hills at a hillside resort. Full Story

“Forever West” U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2010
For the first time in history, Wyoming has been invited to provide the United States with the Capitol Christmas Tree and decorations. Full Story

Extreme Fire Danger

Black Hills Fire Danger
Extreme Conditions for Fire throughout much of Black Hills
Extreme Caution is advised with Fires. Use of Chainsaws, driving through high grass and any use of outside fireplaces are all under Extreme Warnings. Full Story

Simple, pretty fall decorating ideas
Rapid City florist offers tips on fall decorating with silk flowers
Fall is the perfect time to update living areas with a dose of seasonal warmth by adding the colors, smells, and textures of autumn. Full Story

Rapid City greenhouse to throw annual fall food celebration
Jolly Lane Greenhouse will host farmer’s market, chili pepper roast
As students gear up to head back to school and cooler temperatures begin to settle over the Black Hills, Jolly Lane Greenhouse is gearing up to host their 5th annual Farmer’s Market and Chili Pepper Roast. Full Story

Symptoms and treatment of TMJ disorder
Rapid City dentist explains causes, treatment of TMJ syndrome
Painful symptoms like headaches, earaches, and dizziness can stem from a variety of ailments. But according to Rapid City dentist Ann Harper, many people experiencing these symptoms don’t know that TMJ syndrome may be to blame. Full Story

Renting your first apartment
FreeRentersGuide.com helps first-time renters find the perfect place
Signing a lease on that first place is a major step toward independence, but there are a few things every renter should consider before making a commitment. Full Story

Crowds expected for 2010 Buffalo Roundup
Rapid City hotel caters to visitors for the 45th annual event in Custer State Park
Every year thousands of visitors gather in Custer State Park to watch cowboys and cowgirls round up the park’s estimated 1,500 buffalo. This year’s event, scheduled for Sept. 27, looks to be no exception. Full Story

European River Cruising

European River Cruising
European river cruising is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry, especially with the American river cruise companies no longer operating. Shebby Lee Tours offers luxury cruise sailings year round. Full Story

Car insurance for college students, young drivers
Rapid City insurance agent offers tips for best deals on student driver auto insurance
The change in seasons may actually help parents save money on another major expense – their young driver’s car insurance premium. Full Story

Central States Fair Hotel Packages Available
Rapid City hotel offers discount rates for accommodations during the fair
In response to this exciting event, one Rapid City hotel is offering a travel package for out-of-town attendees. Full Story

Missouri's Fort Osage

Lifelong Learning Luring Savvy Travelers
Experienced travelers are beginning to demand more for their vacation dollar, and expect to learn something while enjoying a little R & R. Many tour companies have recognized this trend and are offering travel experiences specifically designed to ex Full Story

Old West Trail

Explore the West Where Legends Live
Old West Trail
Explore western trails and sites where history comes alive. Visit Oregon Trail sites, national parks, historic Deadwood, and the Little Big Horn Battlefield (Custer's Last Stand). Check off Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming to your Bucket List Full Story

Midcontinent Ownership Changes Hands
Midcontinent Ownership Changes Through Management Buyout; Stays Local
Three long-time employees and minority shareholders of Midcontinent Media, Inc., Patrick McAdaragh, Dick Busch and Steve Grosser, have bought out the remaining shares of Midcontinent Media, Inc. Full Story

Cannery Row in Monterey, California

Fall Travel Suggestions
Fall travel suggestions from the Atlantic Maritimes to the coast of California, including national parks, historic battlefields, California wine country and much more! Book your excursion today. Full Story

Fully furnished Black Hills luxury home for sale
Custom Hot Springs home for sale
House hunters searching for the perfect Black Hills luxury home have a new property to consider: a fully furnished 5,500 square foot home nestled on five acres just outside Hot Springs. Full Story

New and remodeled Black Hills hotels booking visitors
Rapid City construction company works to make hotels attractive for tourists
Whether tourists are looking for a rustic campground, a historic hotel, or a luxury suite, there are a variety of options to choose from. J. Scull Construction has worked with multiple hospitality businesses in the last few years to remodel or build Full Story

Luxury Hotel in Rapid City Offers First Class Amenities
Comfort Suites, a Rapid City hotel, provides guests with a taste of class
Rapid City hotel features 92 all-suite guest rooms, a feature they believe is what sets their hotel apart from any other. Full Story

Local Business Advertises Rapid City Apartments for Rent
FreeRentersGuide.com offers a new and exciting way to individuals to search for rental property
With the launch of FreeRentersGuide.com, anyone searching for a rental property in Rapid City or the Black Hills will be able to browse through a large variety of listings. Full Story

Video Channels

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Community

South Dakota Homebirth South Dakota's Nurse Midwives praised the Govenor, Legislators and the South Dakota Department of Health Secretary, Doneen Hollingsworth, for fighting for families who desire home birth care with qualified providers. Full Story

Kids Pages

Perkins Tavern, Newcastle sponsors Jesse Kopp Perkins Tavern, Newcastle, Wyoming sponsors Jesse Kopp, an 11 1/2 year old Motocross Champion. Young Jesse Kopp is interviewed at Cambria Coal Mine Days on Friday, June 26 by Thadeus, the Right Wing Guerrilla, a promotional, online marketing, icon. Full Story

Finance

South Dakota Tax Planning How do I know if I even need a professional tax accountant? This may be the first question you ask yourself when choosing a tax preparation method. Full Story

Financial Planning in South Dakota In light of recent and drastic changes in the economy, many South Dakota residents have been re-evaluating their personal financial future, goals, and investments. Full Story

HOW MUCH IS A BILLION DOLLARS? A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases. Full Story

Rapid City Certified Public Accountants This year’s tax season has brought new changes set forth by Congress for the 2007 tax year. This can be a stressful time for an individual or company if the expertise and knowledge of a certified public accountant is not enlisted. Full Story

Outdoors

Poacher Hotline Life for poachers in South Dakota just got a little more difficult with introduction of a new, easy-to-remember toll-free phone number for the Turn in Poachers hotline. Full Story

Mountain Biking great fun and great fitness system There have been a lot of strange diets and fitness systems recently but they are not always a lot of fun. One of the latest fitness and exercise fads is to lose weight by mountain bike riding. Mountain biking is one of the most fun things that you ca Full Story

National Forest

Planning Rule Meetings Announced Regional Forester Rick Cables today announced a series of events to provide opportunities for public discussion on the development of a new Forest Service Land and Resource Management Planning Rule (planning rule). Full Story

Entertainment

South Dakota Family Fun and Entertainment Children and adults alike are looking forward to the annual Central States Fair in Rapid City, SD, for various reasons. The carnival rides, games, and food, are a highlight of the fair experience for many families. Full Story

Wild Animal Shows in South Dakota Outside of animal programming on television, very few people get the chance to see a crocodile in action, or an alligator jumping to snatch food out of a human hand. Not very many people have the opportunity to see a cobra dance and strike... Full Story

Business

Satellite TV Rapid City The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA), Washington DC, announced the appointment of Bill Teevens of WIREFREE USA in Rapid City to the newly-formed Satellite Industry Leadership Council Full Story

Landscape Contractor in Rapid City Landscape contractor in Rapid City provides installation and repair for sprinkler systems, builds retaining walls, lays sod, and regular yard maintenance. Full Story

Black Hills Custom Jewelry Design Understanding the Fine Jewelry in Rapid City, South Dakota. Full Story

Wireless Internet Service WIREFREE USA - Mountain Communications in Rapid City, South Dakota announces the launch of a high-speed wireless internet service. Full Story

DIRECT TV RAPID CITY WIREFREE USA representatives from Rapid City attended the annual DirecTV Revolution in Dallas in April. The representatives attended informational sessions and training seminars. Full Story

Legal Section

Immigration Law South Dakota Immigration Law in South Dakota Full Story

Arts & Culture

Black Forest Inn Summer Festival Black Forest Inn, Hwy 385, north of Hill City, and south of Lead-Deadwood, was the location of the first annual “Festival on the Lawn,” a promotion of the Hill City Arts Council, Black Hills, South Dakota. Full Story

Travel & Tourism

The History of the Automobile A tour through the Pioneer Auto Show is testimony to America’s love affair with the automobile. Full Story

Family Outdoor Adventure As the plains of America’s heartland meet the majestic mountain ranges of the west; rolling prairies, meandering rivers, and towering peaks blend with bustling cities, charming towns, and rustic frontiers, to encompass world-renowned attractions. Full Story

Recreation - Travel

BLACK FOREST INN Bed & Breakfast Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast, Hwy 385, Rapid City, South Dakota is new to the Business Directory in Black Hills Today.com. Black Forest Inn is a well known location and restaurant, Bistro on the Terrace, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Full Story

Rock Climbers Discussion The Black Hills National Forest is hosting a series of “Climbers Coffee” discussion programs this summer at Wrinkled Rock Trailhead to interact with the rock climbing community about avoiding damage to natural resources. Full Story

South Dakota Weekend Getaway – An Affordable Family Vacation Many South Dakota families are looking for an affordable weekend getaway before the days of summer have past. While an exotic getaway may not be a financially or time-friendly option, there are some great nearby opportunities that can offer... Full Story

Health & Medical

Dental Care in Rapid City In recent years, dentists have become increasingly concerned about the effects of osteoporosis medication on dental care. Full Story

Early Symptoms of Autism Early symptoms of autism are difficult to detect in an infant because all babies are immature in their social interactions. There are some common indicators observed in babies who are later diagnosed with autism. Full Story

A Well-Balanced Diet Equals Better Dental Health The old saying “you are what you eat” is the notion that to be healthy one needs to eat good food, and this especially holds true for one’s teeth. Full Story

Restorative Dentistry Rapid City family dentists at Ray Dental Group believe in the power of a smile thanks to advances in modern dental material and techniques in the area of Restorative Dentistry. Full Story

Prenatal Dental Care in Rapid City Oral hygiene is important during pregnancy to prevent serious gum disease and to help keep both mother and baby healthy Full Story

Green

South Dakota Recycling Program In the few months since its implementation, a Sioux Falls recycling program is already producing notable results - their recycled tonnage is up by nearly 80 percent. Full Story

Going Green in the Black Hills June 2009 – “Going Green” is more than just changing your light bulbs. JScull Construction and Custom Homes is helping companies and families to build completely green offices and homes, in a way to begin changing communities to a more eco-friendly.. Full Story

Go Green, Earn Green May 2009 – South Dakota’s Novak Sanitary Service is part of a growing group of organizations and communities that are getting on the “go green” bandwagon, and making national television for their efforts. Full Story

House & Home

Custom Homes Utilize Energy Efficient Windows According to a study conducted on The Impact of Lighting, the utilization of natural lighting in a home was found to provide greater benefits to human health and performance, while also reducing energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels. Full Story

Radiant Heat The popularity and technology of radiant heating has grown significantly since the birth of its ancient Roman predecessor, Hypocaust heating. The concept of radiant heating is still the same, though, and as old as the sun. Full Story

Energy Efficient Electric Heat Many people take advantage of the temperate spring weather with remodeling projects and home improvements, as well as making energy efficient upgrades. Full Story

Rapid City Home Builders Rapid City offers some of the finest products and services the area has to offer. If you are looking for Builders, Contractors,Financing or more, you have found the right place to start your search. Full Story

Real Estate

South Dakota Commercial Builders J. Scull Construction, a Rapid City based company, continues their success in commercial design and construction in South Dakota, as well as extending their services throughout the Upper Midwest. Full Story

Commercial Construction in the Upper Midwest Throughout the Upper Midwest a technological boom is being experienced, as result of this surge, the commercial construction sector is thriving. Full Story

Country Living by Rapid City Country living by Rapid City and surrounded by forest. Custom built house for sale with room for expansion and improvements on wooded acreage. Full Story

Science & Technology

Dawn Mission Video The Dawn spacecraft will employ ion propulsion to explore two of the asteroid belt's most intriguing and dissimilar occupants: asteroid Vesta and the dwarf planet Ceres. Full Story

Websites

Internet Technology Our internet technology allows you to quickly and easily self-market your business on the internet, driving more traffic to your door. Full Story

Web Developers in South Dakota In August 2007, Robert Sharp & Associates moved to their new home, located at 3615 Canyon Lake Drive. Upon their much anticipated move, they have continued to expand, rising once again to meet the growing needs of their clients. Full Story

South Dakota Family Attraction Acquires New Look for Website Reptile enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, prepare for a wild on-line adventure! Reptile Gardens, a world-renowned animal park, has recently acquired a new look. Full Story

Sites Like Brightcove Are you looking for sites like Brightcove? Did you just get a notice from Brightcove? Are you wondering what to do with your video content? Or are you wondering what just happened to Brightcove? Full Story

Web Development Firm In today's world of cyber-driven curiosity, it is vital for any company, large or small, to not only have a well-designed website, but also consider the relevancy of their website within the major search engines, like Google, MSN, Yahoo!. Full Story

Coyote Blues Village Bed & Breakfast in Black Hills Premiers New Website Owners and Hosts at Coyote Blues Village Bed & Breakfast, Hans Peter and Christine Streich, are pleased to announce their new website celebrating their 13 years in business in the Central Black Hills of South Dakota. Full Story

Women

Homebirth with Certified Nurse Midwife South Dakota law now provides a safe option for mothers planning their births at home. A licensed Certified Nurse Midwife can now attend home births, without the previous restrictions that where banning them from attending homebirths. Full Story

Elections

What Fractured our GOP - Leadership? Where does one turn when looking for leadership in the conserative CPAC? Is McCain our guy? Or should we look elsewhere? Where is the leadership looking? Full Story

National

Columbine High Remembered - 8 Years Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in Amer Full Story

Video Tours

Carbonate - Historic South Dakota Mining Town - Online Video Tour Walk with Scott Prentice as he takes you on a spring morning tour of Carbonite, South Dakota. A Historic Mining Town that has almost been vaporized by time. Full Story

Documents

Constitution of the United States of America We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity Full Story

The Declaration of Independence We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness--that to secure these rights Full Story

Vault

Mount Rushmore Artist For over 10 years visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial become witness to one of the largest glass carvings in the nation created by local artist. Full Story

Rapid City Satellite Once you get your satellite tv dish you will be able to enjoy 100% all digital programming. Depending on the package that you choose, you will most likely be able to continue to enjoy your local channels as well. Full Story