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- Rapid City, SD (57701)
  
  Today
  
  Thunderstorms likely. High 66F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
  
  Tonight
  
  Thunderstorms early, overcast overnight with occasional rain. Low around 55F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall possibly over one inch.
  
  Updated: June 19, 2018 @ 11:11 am
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Ellsworth bombers resume flight operations

After Pennington County election bungle, Krebs says paper backups needed

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After Pennington County election bungle, Krebs says paper backups needed

Bob Mercer Journal correspondent

Secretary of State Shantel Krebs said Monday she wants South Dakota’s 66 counties to have backup plans for the Nov. 6 general election, including paper copies of voter-registration lists and poll books in every location where people cast ballots.

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Ellsworth bombers resume flight operations

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Ellsworth bombers resume flight operations

Railroad quiet zone study rumbles forward

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Railroad quiet zone study rumbles forward

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Chris Johnson selected to replace McPherson on ballot

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Custer teen spearheading dog park for city

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Custer teen spearheading dog park for city

Johnsons, Jensens split recount results in Pennington GOP race

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Johnsons, Jensens split recount results in Pennington GOP race

U.S. Supreme Court denies Rapid City murder appeal

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U.S. Supreme Court denies Rapid City murder appeal

South Dakota T. rex dispute lands in court

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South Dakota T. rex dispute lands in court

Opinion

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GERSON: Trump administration defends border cruelty with heresy

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CARROLL: Scotland still chained to the past

WILL: Congress weak-kneed as ever

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WILL: Congress weak-kneed as ever

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Outdoors

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Tips for surviving calamity on the hiking trail

Video: ZooMontana's Taylor, the oldest red panda in North America turns 20

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Video: ZooMontana's Taylor, the oldest red panda in North America turns 20

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Goslings grow fast as they prepare for flight south

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Pro cyclocross racer releases a book of poetry

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Pro cyclocross racer releases a book of poetry

Retirees hit the road in quest to bike all 48 continental states

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Retirees hit the road in quest to bike all 48 continental states

After 'traumatic' hiking incident, NFL's Christian McCaffrey counts his blessings

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Trotz resigns as coach of Stanley Cup-winning Capitals

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Entertainment

Review: 'Jurassic World 2' leans on nostalgia, contrivances

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Review: 'Jurassic World 2' leans on nostalgia, contrivances

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John Travolta busts out his old 'Grease' dance moves

The FDA just expanded its warning not to eat cut melon due to salmonella to 10 more states

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The FDA just expanded its warning not to eat cut melon due to salmonella to 10 more states

New Underwood Lake being monitored

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Celebrating Rapid City-area engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays

Photos

PHOTOS: Heavy rains pummel Black Hills

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PHOTOS: Heavy rains pummel Black Hills

Heavy rain that started over the weekend continued Monday morning in the Black Hills.

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PHOTOS: Miss South Dakota 2018 crowned during annual pageant

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Used Cars for sale for $10,000 or less

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