Nick Nelson
Multimedia Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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I was born right here in the Black Hills in Spearfish, South Dakota. I lived throughout my childhood in the town of Newell where I graduated high school. I went on to study Media & Journalism & Political Science at the University of South Dakota, GO YOTES! While in college, I served as anchor and reported for the school's award-winning newscast, Coyote News. After graduating, I decided to come back home and join the team of reporters here at Black Hills Fox News. I've loved every second of telling the stories that make the Black Hills such a special place.
While not on the job, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and playing golf.
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Several inches of rain was reported in less than an hour in the Box Elder area, leaving significant flooding and standing water throughout the town.
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Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the RCPD, tells us that this was part of several threats made at secondary education institutions across South Dakota.
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According to the factual basis statement in the case, 20-year-old Jonnie Fineran, along with a juvenile identified in court only as TSB, stabbed Thomas Sitting Bear more than 60 times back in July of 2020.
72-year-old Frank Morrison, former owner of Thirsty’s, pleaded guilty earlier this year to willful failure to withhold and pay over tax.
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Experts say there are things people should know about traveling in these conditions this summer.
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With the massive sculpture looking on, the new citizens took the oath administered by Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann.
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Some protesters occasionally blocked traffic for a short time, before clearing the crosswalk.
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State lawmakers in South Dakota passed what’s called a ‘trigger ban’ in 2005. This means abortion immediately became illegal in the state once the decision from the court was made.
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The decision has many people wondering what other precedents the Court will strike down.
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For the past several years, the Black Hills Homeless coalition, along with Black Hills Special Services, have hosted the Community Connect event to help those in need find resources.
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This makes about 20 million children in the United States eligible to be protected against the coronavirus.
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Located on Degeest Dr. in the Elk Vale community, Heartland Heights is a new apartment complex built through a partnership between the Club for Boys and Lloyd Companies.
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The department must create a plan for charging station infrastructure to receive funds allocated as part of the federal infrastructure law passed late last year.
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Back in February, a shooting on Allen Gulch Rd. in Hill City lead several community members rally together to address the issue of crime in the area.
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The Sheriff’s office was contacted about the sighting close to the intersection of the Hazelrodt Cutoff and Sidney Park Road around 11:30 AM.
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Uhre has been charged with three counts of simple assault following the incident in the parking lot of the Grand Gateway Hotel back in May.
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The city’s air quality specialist Michelle Tech said that no matter what you’re carrying, it has to be covered.
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The survey, conducted by the South Dakota Retailers Association, shows that 79% of potential voters believe the state’s 4.5% sales tax is neither too high nor too low.
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When it comes to wildfires in the Black Hills, on-the-ground firefighters are sometimes not enough to combat the harsh blazes.
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Prior to ‘72, houses were able to be freely built along Rapid Creek’s floodplain.
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The newest recruits spent the last eight weeks training at the department’s Fire Training Academy.
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Kreskin Torres began working as an Uber driver about six years ago, and became fascinated with stories from across the country that he would hear from people he picked up from the airport.
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56 year old William Long now says he’s guilty of aiding and abetting aggravated assault, in relation to the incident, that left Jesus Vance dead.
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The amendment is one of the more controversial areas of discussion leading up to the primary.
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The Black Hills makes the list of the top ten fishing spots in the U.S., because Fishing-Booker says 98% of the water is open for fishing.
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It will process beef, and will have a bison line as well.
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Keystone is home to several shops, restaurants, and other businesses catering to the tourists passing through town on their way to or from the shrine of democracy.
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South Dakotans for Better Marijuana laws say they received more than 20,000 signatures, they only needed more than about 17,000.
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A vacant area near the Pride Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base will soon be the location of the Low Observable Restoration Facility.
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After only one South Dakota company bid for the partnership, the four out of state companies were selected because of what the Department of Tourism sees as new and fresh ideas to give South Dakota tourism a broader appeal.
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The display features a timeline of events that took place on June 9th, as well as photos, and a map of the area impacted by the flood.
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After 11 years with Kevin Thom at the helm at the Pennington County Sheriffs Office, it’s time for voters to pick a new Sheriff.
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The event is this coming May 21st from 1 PM to 5PM, and will feature several selections from breweries across the area.
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The polls shows Governor Kristi Noem is holding a strong 44-point lead over challenger Steve Haugaard, with 22% of potential Republican voters saying they’re not sure who to vote for.
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The Not Invisible Act, signed into law in 2019, forms a commission made up of law enforcement, tribal leaders, and family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
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The Guard soldiers were welcomed home with a ceremony at the Aviation Readiness Center, attended by Governor Kristi Noem, Senator Mike Rounds, and Congressman Dusty Johnson.
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The treatment is called high-dose-rate brachytherapy, which uses a radioactive pellet to focus on the prostate, while minimizing radiation to the surrounding tissue.
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Officials are expecting a big turnout, with lots of additional attractions for those wanting to take in the action.
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The pilots spoke with the middle schoolers about their experiences in the Blue Angels, and the importance of leadership.
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City officials are putting the finishing touches on plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary, which takes place in less than a month.
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The protest comes after a draft decision was leaked Monday night, indicating a 5-4 decision to overturn Roe.
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Monument made the announcement Friday, and Dr. Shankar Kurra says although this may change in the coming days, the milestone is worth celebrating.
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According to a Rapid City Area Schools email sent to district staff, the district and teacher’s union have reached an agreement for new teacher contracts ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.
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Since it’s founding, the company has expanded its global footprint to 70 countries, and was listed as a fastest growing company nationwide by INC. 5000.
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South Dakota Urban Indian Health says indigenous women and girls are missing or reported as murdered ten times more that Caucasian women.
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Thursday, the family of the individual who died spoke out against what they call unnecessary force used by the Rapid City Police Department.
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Project Recovery administers MAT to addiction victims in the Black Hills area.
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The school’s inclusion committee has enlisted the help of Robert Cook, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, to put up the teepee each year.
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The House version of the bill passed 364 to 60 in December.
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The staff at the museum is commemorating the silver anniversary by saying thank you to those who helped the museum.