Eric W Gardner

Morning and Noon Meteorologist
Rapid City
Eric W Gardner

Eric Gardner joined the KOTA-TV team in December, 2002 as Morning and Noon Meteorologist. Eric started his Broadcast TV career in Missoula, MT in 1991, moving to Wichita Falls, TX in 1993. Mr. Gardner has also worked in Casper, WY and Helena, MT before arriving in Rapid City. Besides weather, Eric is also a food and wine expert, and he produces and hosts several popular food and wine segments which have been staples of viewers in KOTA Territory since 2005.

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    • Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Windy and slightly cooler today.

    Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:28 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Easy, super flavorful - a perfect Fall Italian dish!

    Cooking with Eric - Chicken Marengo

    Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:04 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Chicken Marengo

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Hotter temperatures as we head into the Labor Day weekend.

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:34 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

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    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Isolated storms possible this afternoon.

    Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 6:36 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

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    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Another hot day today; not as hot Friday.

    Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:31 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Another hot day today; some relief by week’s end.

    Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 8:20 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Tastes like enchilads but nothing to roll up.

    Cooking with Eric - Firecracker Casserole

    Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Firecracker Casserole

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Another unseasonably warm day today.

    Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:28 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms again this afternoon and evening.

    Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:03 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Scattered strong storms possible late today and Saturday.

    Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:54 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Colorful, healthy and delicious, this cool shrimp salad will please a crowd!

    Cooking with Eric - Greek Shrimp Salad

    Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Greek Shrimp Salad

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Smoky again today. Temperatures slightly below normal.

    Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:26 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

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    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Cold again today, but much warmer Thursday

    Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:40 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Snowy and cold through the end of the month!

    Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:29 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Sheridan Cooks

    Sheridan Cooks - Chef Lou's Cuisine at Bear Lodge Resort

    Sheridan Cooks - Chef Lou’s Cuisine at Bear Lodge Resort

    Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Sheridan Cooks - Chef Lou's Cuisine at Bear Lodge Resort

    Cooking With Eric

    Super easy recipe featuring golden chicken and a mouth-watering garlic cream sauce.

    Cooking with Eric - Creamy Garlic Chicken

    Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:54 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Creamy Garlic Chicken

    Cooking With Eric

    Just a can of pumpkin puree makes this pasta sauce so creamy and delicious!

    Cooking with Eric - Pasta with a Pumpkin Sage Sauce

    Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 12:27 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Pasta with a Pumpkin Sage Sauce

    Cooking With Eric

    Boeuf Bourignon doesn't have to take all day!

    Cooking Beef with Eric - Beef Burgundy in a Pinch

    Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking Beef with Eric - Beef Burgundy in a Pinch

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Windy Again Today; Staying Windy into the Weekend

    Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 6:37 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    A simple recipe for an affordable weeknight meal

    Cooking Beef with Eric - Texas Hash

    Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking Beef with Eric - Texas Hash

    Wine Minute

    Pairing wine and food is the art of balance

    Eric’s Wine Minute - Pairing Food and Wine is Like a Disney Movie

    Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's Wine Minute - Pairing Food and Wine is like a Disney Movie

    Sheridan Cooks

    Great food and drinks at Welcome Market Hall in Sheridan

    Sheridan Cooks - Exploring Welcome Market Hall

    Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Sheridan Cooks - Exploring Welcome Market Hall

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Brief Break from the 90s Today

    Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 7:45 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Just absolutely delicious - great quality lamb and a super simple rotisserie recipe.

    Grilling with Eric - Rotisserie-grilled Lamb Shoulder Roast

    Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 2:28 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Lamb of the highest quality - a lamb shoulder roast from Kitzan Family Farms

    Sheridan Cooks

    Sheridan Cooks - Messy's Excellent Cuisine at Mydland Market

    Sheridan Cooks - Messy’s Excellent Cuisine at Mydland market

    Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:51 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Amazing Food from Messy at Myland Market!

    Cooking With Eric

    Grilling with Eric - Lemon BBQ Chicken

    Grilling with Eric - Lemon BBQ Chicken

    Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 12:08 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Grilling with Eric - Lemon BBQ Chicken

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    One more Hot Day Today, then a Change

    Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:56 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Sunshine and Warmer Today; Hotter Friday and Saturday

    Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:52 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

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    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Near Normal Temperatures Today

    Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 7:40 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Not Quite so Warm Today; Showers Possible Tonight

    Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 5:51 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Milder Start to the Week; Warm 70s Tuesday!

    Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 8:38 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

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    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Snow Ends Later Today, But More Moisture Possible Thursday night and Friday Morning

    Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning forecast

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    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Bitter Cold Temperatures Today; Mild by the Weekend

    Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 8:08 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Cooking Beef with Eric - Steak in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    Cooking Beef with Eric - Steak in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 11:40 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking Beef with Eric - Steak in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Icy Early this Morning; Windy the Rest of the Day

    Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 8:18 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Turning Milder Today; Seasonably Cool this Weekend

    Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 7:44 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Mild Midweek, Much Colder Just after Christmas

    Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 7:19 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Cold start, but milder temperatures during the middle of the week.

    Cold, Wintry Today; Mild and Dry Midweek

    Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 7:48 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Cooking with Eric - Creamed Spinach

    Cooking with Eric - Creamed Spinach

    Updated: Dec. 18, 2021 at 7:25 PM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Creamed Spinach

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Cold and Blustery Today; Quiet weather this Weekend

    Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 8:21 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Seasonably Chilly Today; A Bit Colder Friday

    Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 10:13 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Very Windy and Turning Much Colder Today with Blowing Snow

    Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 8:04 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    High Wind Warnings in effect Today!

    More High Winds Today, Seasonably Chilly Thursday

    Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 10:17 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Cooking With Eric

    Cooking Beef with Eric - African Beef Curry

    Cooking Beef with Eric - African Beef Curry

    Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 11:10 AM CST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking Beef with Eric - African Beef Curry

    Local

    Delicious and artful food from Cocina Flora

    Local Chef Creates Colorful Plant-Based Food in Rapid City

    Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 11:37 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Local Chef Creates Beautiful Plant-based Cuisine

    Sheridan Cooks

    Sheridan Cooks - Killy's Smokehouse Burgers and Sandwiches

    Sheridan Cooks - Killy’s Smokehouse Burgers and Sandwiches

    Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 at 9:35 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Sheridan Cooks - Killy's Smokehouse Burgers and Sandwiches

    Cooking With Eric

    Yes, you can cook steaks in a slow-cooker. In fact, they can be delicious prepared this way!

    Cooking Beef with Eric - Sirloin Steaks in a Crockpot

    Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 3:33 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking Beef with Eric - Sirloin Steaks in a Crockpot

    Cooking With Eric

    Cooking with Eric - In a Hurry Cheddar Cheese Chicken Breasts

    Cooking with Eric - In a Hurry Cheddar Cheese Chicken Breasts

    Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 2:42 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - In a Hurry Cheddar Cheese Chicken Breasts

    Wine Minute

    Eric's Wine Minute - Palm Rose

    Eric’s Wine Minute - Palm Rose

    Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 10:39 AM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's Wine Minute - Palm Rose

    Cooking With Eric

    A dish made famous years ago is just as good with chicken as it is with lobster!

    Cooking with Eric - Chicken Newburg

    Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 2:48 PM CDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Cooking with Eric - Chicken Newburg

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