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Ski Season is Upon Us
Ski Season is Upon Us The Black Hills are beautiful year-round, but they take on a whole new look in the winter. Especially in the northern hills, where the average snowfall is higher. On average, Lead sees about 130 inches per year! That’s almost 100 inches more than...

Resource Highlight: VFW
Resource Highlight: VFW The Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW, is a name recognized by most Americans. What’s less known is the longevity of their contribution to veterans and their families. The VFW started in 1899, making them the oldest veterans’ organization in the...

Veterans Honor Banner Project
Veterans Honor Banner Project Rapid City is the City of Presidents, but it’s also a military town through-and-through. That’s why a program like the Veterans Honor Banner Project is the perfect fit. Bill Casper, the project’s director, is an Air Force veteran who has...