Good morning, Rapid City.

Jamie Clapham won the recount for the Rapid City School District Area 6 seat by a vote of 546—544 today, and Johnson is expected to appeal for a revote.

The Black Hills region faces new mining projects that could harm Spearfish Canyon and local water sources.

The Forest Service is reviewing over 2,000 public comments and will consider them after the comment period ends on July 21—local groups call for stronger environmental safeguards.

South Dakota’s public universities now allow concealed weapons after the Board of Regents adopted a new policy at South Dakota State University on July 1.

The policy—aligned with Senate Bill 100—aims to boost campus safety as students, faculty and staff prepare to return soon.

Rapid City Car Auction

12 PM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Registration required — Discover over 200 vehicles at this exciting car auction event.

SPARK Men's Retreat

4 PM – 9 AM — Cedar Canyon Camp — $175 — A transformative weekend for men to reignite their faith and build community.

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