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Try out being a firefighter during a modified Firefighter Combat Challenge event in Rapid City for charity

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT

By Jeffrey Lindblom

In celebration of the work of first responders -- on July 9, firefighters will compete in the globally recognized firefighter challenge at the Harley Davidson in Rapid City. Plus, the Charity Relay Challenge is happening at that same event.

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Hill City art festival providing family-friendly fun for Father’s Day weekend

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Hill City art festival providing family-friendly fun for Father’s Day weekend

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Rapid City woman wins 75th Miss South Dakota competition and shares goals for her year of service

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Rapid City woman wins 75th Miss South Dakota competition and shares goals for her year of service

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Local law enforcement go head to head for annual Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Local law enforcement go head to head for annual Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive

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Celtic Throne bringing Irish song and dance to The Monument

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Celtic Throne bringing Irish song and dance to The Monument

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CASA supporting more area children through playhouse fundraiser

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 10:04 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

CASA supporting more area children through playhouse fundraiser

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Kirk Funeral Home providing comfort & hope in the form of a puppy

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 9:37 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Kirk Funeral Home providing comfort & hope in the form of a puppy

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Breaking through Botox myths with Livewell Medical Aesthetics

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 10:52 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Breaking through Botox myths with Livewell Medical Aesthetics

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Ellsworth Air & Space Show just over a month away, preparations going strong

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 12:03 PM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Ellsworth Air & Space Show just over a month away, preparations going strong

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Black Hills Indian Artist Market featuring 30 artists at the Dahl this weekend

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:18 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

Black Hills Indian Artist Market featuring 30 artists at the Dahl this weekend

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South Dakota Goddess Classic, giving local women a stage to show off their hard work

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 10:09 AM CDT

By Miranda O'Bryan

South Dakota Goddess Classic, giving local women a stage to show off their hard work

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Black Hills Woman’s Magazine Under New Ownership

Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 9:08 AM CST

By Natalie Cruz

Black Hills Woman's magazine: New ownership and Future plans

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Health Officials detect 6 cases of Omicron variant in Nebraska

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 3:30 PM CST

By The Associated Press

Health officials have confirmed six cases of the omicron variant in southeastern Nebraska, adding to the growing number of confirmations of the new, mutant version of the coronavirus around the country.

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Curtain to rise on Black Hills Symphony Orchestra 2021-22 season

Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 9:19 AM CDT

By Blake Joseph

We’re Back in Black(tie) is the first event to open the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra’s (BHSO) current year concert series. Bruce Knowles, Artistic Director and Conductor, has much anticipated this event.

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Simone Biles resonates with athletes and mental health professionals

Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 8:45 PM CDT

By Scarlett Lisjak

One of the most decorated Olympic gymnasts sent shock waves around the world, Simone Biles withdrew from the gymnastics final, saying it was for mental health reasons. Some call the decision controversial, others call it brave, either way mental health professionals think her decision paints a good picture of how serious mental health can be.

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Rapid City’s finest and bravest go head-to-head in 16th Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive

Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 12:01 PM CDT

By Blake Joseph

The 16th annual Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive takes place at the Rushmore Mall from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 – Thursday, June 24 and from 7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, June 25.

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Guess where we’ll be taking you tomorrow

Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 10:01 AM CDT

By KOTA Staff

Tomorrow morning, our Natalie Cruz takes us somewhere, not only breathtaking, but also very close to home. Tune in to GMKT Black Hills Destinations.

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All-School Reunion for Lead-Deadwood High School reaches mile high milestone

Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 12:13 PM CDT

By Blake Joseph

After being shuttered by Covid the 125th Lead-Deadwood All-School Reunion has been reschedule.

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Awe and confusion over F-22 Raptors in Washington DC

Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 12:08 PM CDT

By Jill Sears

Washington DC woke up to a big surprise this morning.

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Custer Senior, Goldie Whitaker, promotes Dog Walkathon for final project

Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 9:44 AM CDT

By Blake Joseph

Goldie Whitaker is a senior at Custer High School. She has always loved animals and wants to bring people together to enjoy the company of their dogs while being outdoors. When her senior project came up at Custer High School she jumped into action combining both her loves for animals and the outdoors into what she calls the Dog Walkathon.

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Journey Museum: Reflections on the Massacre of Wounded Knee

Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 2:03 PM CDT

By Blake Joseph

The play is written and presented by the Dakota Daughters, comprised of Geraldine Goes In Center, Joyce Jefferson and Lillian Witt, to commemorate the victims of the 130th anniversary of the Massacre at Wounded Knee Creek.

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Sunday’s DIY Peppermint Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 9:35 AM CST

By Sunday Miller

If you’re looking for an easy stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift, here’s the DIY recipe for you. This is a homemade peppermint vanilla sugar scrub, it smells wonderful and leaves your skin super soft.

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Western Dakota Tech beekeeper give buzz on winterizing hives

Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 10:21 AM CST

By Sunday Miller

Western Dakota Technical College prepares its beehives for winter as temperatures get colder.

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One-handed chef is thankful for being able to still cook

Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 9:20 AM CST

By Natalie Morris

For one Rapid City man, there’s always something to be thankful for, and being able to cook is one of them.

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Rapid City native shows best of Broadway at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 10:45 PM CST

By Blake Joseph

Recently cast in Mean Girls: The Broadway Musical, which is collaborated with Tina Fey, he will perform snippets of the show during the legendary parade

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Jason Culberson settles in as new Fire Chief of Rapid City

Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 10:05 PM CST

By Blake Joseph

Firefighting is a brotherhood that usually sees legacies of men and women. Culberson became enamored with the occupation because of his father’s service to the brigade. And being Fire Chief seems to run in the family.

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Blacklite District: “Falling” surges on multiple platforms

Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 10:31 AM CST

By Blake Joseph

Creativity comes to Blacklite District via many vehicles but his latest work with Young Cage gave rise to his recent hit, “Falling”. The music video, based around scenes from Minecraft, has more than 11M views on Youtube making it the #3 trending song for all music genres in America as well as Top 30 in 8 countries on Apple Music. Now with help from social media platforms like TikTok and has more than 15 million impressions, “Falling” has created a domino effect. Today more than 100 radio stations in the U.S play the song as it steadily climbs the charts on the Billboard list.

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New Girl Scouts program offers free, interactive activities for girls K-12

Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 11:25 AM CST

By Natalie Morris

The Adventures Now program offered through the Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons aims to help young girls meet friends, learn, and have fun.

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Full Court Press Host Greta Van Susteren unsure about Gov. Noem’s future political aspirations

Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 12:29 PM CST

By Natalie Morris

The national political analyst said expects to see South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on a national platform in years to come.

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Thriving from Facebook business, Rayney Day Patisserie offers baked-at-home goods to pick up

Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 11:04 AM CST

By Natalie Morris

Besides being a single mom and working full-time at a bakery in Rapid City, Rayne Morrow runs her patisserie business from inside her home.

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Easy and cute pet costume ideas

Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 11:34 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Watch Diesel “The Ghost” and Theo “The Koala” debut their 2020 Halloween costumes on Good Morning KOTA Territory!

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Rapid City Rush gear up for season opener and Fan Fest

Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 11:10 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

The Second Annual “Fan Fest,” presented by Axe It Out, will take place Saturday, October 31 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

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Hangout with tiny ghouls and goblins downtown at Scare in the Square

Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 10:33 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Main Street Square will be hosting an afternoon of ghostly family fun on Halloween!

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Natalie and Sunday’s Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies

Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 at 11:04 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris and Sunday Miller

These cake mix chocolate chip cookies take only a few minutes to prep and are perfect for any occasion you’re on snack duty!

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Game Fish and Parks talks pheasant season opener and preserving your pumpkins

Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 10:23 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Trenton Haffley, Regional Terrestrial Resources Supervisor for South Dakota Game Fish and Parks, visits with Natalie Morris on Good Morning KOTA Territory.

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Black Hills Raptor Center looking to expand from donations at upcoming drive-thru fundraiser

Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 11:19 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

The “Fly By Fundraiser” is set to take place on October 18th.

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Mt. Rushmore Society to Celebrate 90 Years in a Virtual Event

Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 9:49 AM CDT

By Eric W Gardner

Mt. Rushmore Society to celebrate 90 Years with a Virtual Event

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Crimaholics Podcast uses platform to speak up about Missing And Murdered Indigenous women

Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 10:34 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Over a 30 day span, the podcast is focusing on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement. Find out how to listen.

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9th Annual Healthy Minds Event to take place Saturday

Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM CDT

By Natalie Morris

The 9th Annual Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Day Event will take place Saturday, August 29, at the Rushmore Mall.

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First week back at BHSU: insight from a senior

Updated: Aug. 24, 2020 at 10:42 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

BHSU Senior Jacob Fitzgerald returned to class on Wednesday last week. Hear what his first week back was like.

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Ron Jeffries discusses changes you will see to 75th Central States Fair

Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 11:06 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

The 75th Central States Fair begins Friday.

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Local artist, silversmith makes jewelry from broken items

Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 11:10 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Jade Remington is a silversmith and artist based in Rapid City. She created her business, The Jaded Gypsy, as a way to create unique jewelry from broken items

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12 people hospitalized after hot air balloon crash in Wyoming

Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 10:44 AM CDT

A dozen people were hospitalized in Wyoming on Monday after a hot air balloon crash, officials said.

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Dog takes rattlesnake bite for owner by Centennial Trail

Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 9:40 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Last Friday, Devin Diede was hiking with his wife Alex when they encountered a rattlesnake right before they stepped on to Centennial Trail by Sheridan Lake.

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Participate in the 2020 “Walk to Defeat ALS” from anywhere

Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 10:12 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Due to the pandemic and for the safety of all participants, this year's Rapid City Walk to Defeat ALS will be a virtual event, held on Saturday, August 1.

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Meet the South Dakota Special Olympics Athlete of Year

Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 10:38 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Correna Templar, the South Dakota Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, talks about her success and life after winning.

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Learn Lakota in upcoming Ateyapi Lakota Language Class

Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 10:44 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Learn Lakota in an upcoming Ateyapi Lakota Language Class.

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Have a fun, family-friendly night at Main Street Square for “Splash Patio”

Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 9:47 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

If you and your family are looking to feel the mist of the Main Street Square fountains while having some extra fun in between, we have all the information.

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Fun In The Sun: Squirt Gun Competition

Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 9:33 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

The summer is winding down, but Natalie and Grayce are still having lots of fun. Get your squirt guns ready!

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Why you might be getting “maskne”: find out treatments and ways to help

Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 9:44 AM CDT

By Natalie Morris

Heidi Gloom, the Owner of Pure Medical Aesthetics in Rapid City, discusses why your face could be breaking out more from wearing a mask.