Last January, Elevate Rapid City partnered with Pathways teachers from Rapid City Area Schools to host a Teacher Industry Day focused on connecting educators with local businesses. Nearly 30 Career and Technical Education teachers participated, touring Black Hills Energy and Phase Technologies to learn more about career pathways, workplace environments, and in-demand skills.
This week in 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring hit theaters and introduced audiences to Mr. Frodo and his impossible quest to destroy evil jewelry. The film gave me a socially acceptable excuse to say “my precious” in a creepy voice to my dog and gave everyone else one of cinema’s freakiest buddy
Bluepeak invests $150M to extend high-speed fiber internet to thousands of South Dakota residents and businesses.
On December 10th at The Monument, 25 Rapid City Area Schools 8th-grade students participated in the 2025 Junior Elevate Leadership Institute (Jr. ELI).
Senator Helene Duhamel was announced as the third annual Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, celebrating her decades of dedication to improving our communities through public service. Created in 2023, this award recognizes individuals who give selflessly, not for recognition but because service is central to who they are. Senator Duhamel
Athena HR Consulting remains a trusted partner for local and regional organizations as they navigate the complexities of today’s human resources landscape.
Old Hall Green Wealth brings global experience to the Black Hills, guiding businesses and families with personalized financial strategies. From business planning and retirement guidance to investments and insurance, they combine expertise, insight, and passion to help clients achieve their goals—locally and beyond.
Pennington County opens new administration building at 900 concourse drive, marking a major step forward in public service.
Architecture Incorporated established the Creative Solutions in Education Grant as a way to give back to K-12 educators.
This week in 1994, Dumb and Dumber hit U.S. theaters, giving us Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels as two idiot friends who embark on a cross-country road trip just to return a briefcase. The film became a cultural phenomenon for its banter and slapstick comedy. Lloyd (Carrey) trades a van for a moped. Harry (Daniels) kills a rare owl. They both eat some hot