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Mayor Salamun proposes new training facility for first responders | News

RAPID CITY, S.D. –  Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun continues to share his thoughts on reversing the Vision Fund process. The mayor spoke to the Cosmopolitan Club outlining his plan to go back to the original intent of the vision fund, to help with brick-and-mortar projects. Club members asked the mayor about his plan as well as […]

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Rapid City Council eyes water utility rate hike | #citycouncil

The Rapid City Common Council delayed voting on two resolutions that could possibly raise water utility prices to give residents more time to review its content. The proposals, which would amend rates for water and water reclamation utilities, was a big discussion piece at the most recent city council meeting. Eddie Lopez is the project […]

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Youth city council empowers Rapid City area youth civic change and engagement | #citycouncil

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – The Rapid City Youth City Council was hard at work Tuesday night, both learning how certain sections of the city work and finding ways the youth around the city can be more involved in their community and have their voices heard. The YCC’s goal is for Rapid City area youth […]

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Rapid City councilman shares why he’s running for mayor

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – Earlier this year, Ward 1 Councilman Ron Weifenbach announced his plans to run for mayor of Rapid City in 2023. While on the council, Weifenbach says he helped secure water rights from Pactola and Rapid Creek, built a new water treatment plant, and voted for various Vision Fund projects that […]

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Former Rapid City Mayor Don Barnett recalls the 1972 Black Hills Flood

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) -Former Mayor Don Barnett recalled his time as mayor during the 1972 Black Hills flood at the Journey Museum on Friday. He served as mayor of Rapid City between 1971 and 1975 and at the time of the flood, he was only 29 years old. He recalled his time served in […]

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