Rapid City Journal

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These three Black Hills football teams, including a reigning state champion, changed classes in 2026. https://t.co/ql5GMaTCW2

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Rain didn't deter the crowds in downtown Sturgis on Wednesday, though many did take precautions to stay dry. https://t.co/Tfyj06p103

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Trump Media & Technology Group charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to 10 high-profile social media accounts, including Trump's own. https://t.co/0KwpQcl0ah

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Compared to the five-year average, traffic is down 4.7%. https://t.co/PC1LIIgOXD

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail and Damaging Winds Expected Until 4 PM MDT https://t.co/cueswWraGX

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We chatted with folks visiting Keystone from Iowa, Wyoming, New York and Wisconsin. https://t.co/POYGzXrPgb

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Tennis Ball Size Hail and Strong Winds Until 3:15 PM MDT https://t.co/OywWI0rQD1

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Police found the suspect at a Wendy’s drive-thru. https://t.co/FoZErCzqa7

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A Belle Fourche man was arrested after an individual was found dead at a Newcastle home in the early morning hours of Aug. 9. https://t.co/gHDiCZOnjq

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It was the second time a biker was reported crashing into a deer and sustaining non-life-threatening injuries this rally. https://t.co/6BC7eJmKJP

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Black Hill communities such as Keystone embrace Sturgis Motorcycle Rally crowds with open arms. https://t.co/COP4IG5Fr2

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As thousands come and go from the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Black Hills communities such as Keystone welcomed riders on Tuesday, Aug. 11. https://t.co/BDoVLW13oE

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Hairball played hits from Guns ‘n Roses, AC/DC, Journey, Alice Cooper and countless others on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. https://t.co/Iq4XdbaPaL

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Thousands turned out to cheer on and sing along with Lynyrd Skynyrd on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Sturgis Buffalo Chip. https://t.co/umVm9BFVHf

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Rental units will be available to residents earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, according to Black Hills Area Community Foundation. https://t.co/JTblmmWwTJ

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: High Winds and Hail Threat Until 9:30 PM MDT https://t.co/FNW4wN77Us

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Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds and Hail Until 8:45 PM MDT https://t.co/IYa8Mb5cTw

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Hail and High Winds Expected Until 8:45 PM MDT https://t.co/rTPVLgbtQL

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail Expected Until 7:30 PM MDT https://t.co/ArjYzb23Lf

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The rule does not ban the procedures but removes the federal support that makes them accessible to millions of low-income children. https://t.co/p7sf0Hmnid