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Crazy Horse Memorial will mark its 65th anniversary with one of its more popular events the Crazy Horse Volksmarch, a public hike up the world's largest mountain carving in progress.

In trading on Thursday, electric utilities shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Sempra Energy , down about 3.7% and shares of Black Hills down about 3.7% on the day.

"You've got some fairly poor soil conditions," said Brian Garbisch of the U.S. Forest Service.

The next major power plant to be built in the nation's top coal-mining state will be fueled by natural gas.

The coal industry is the heart of Gillette. But in order for the city to thrive, that coal needs to be responsibly mined and burned.

The White House said Tuesday that the bill "seeks to circumvent longstanding and proven processes" by removing a requirement for a presidential permit.

Rapid City firefighters are teaming up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to raise money to support those affected by the disease.

With spring in full swing it's the perfect time to go outside and do yard work. But consumer credit experts say maintaining your home and yard is important to do all year round.

This undated photo provided by the South Dakota Department of Tourism shows a sneak peek of the famous presidents' faces of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

This undated photo provided by the South Dakota Department of Tourism shows a sneak peek of the famous presidents' faces of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

The highest average annual wind speed at any recording station in the United States is on Mt.

"It means a great deal to me personally as well as to the staff and volunteers associated with the Y." Said Roger Gallimore, YMCA Executive Director." This gives us the resources to work with kids, particularly those kids that really need it." Right now, some lawmakers from South Dakota don't see same sex marriage as a big issue in the state, but ... (more)

Ubisense Group plc , a market leader in location based smart technology, announces it has been selected by Black Hills Corporation for a network asset realignment project .

Many local mothers and grandmothers celebrate their day in true Black Hills Fashion, on the 1880 Train in Hill City.

Seven South Dakota prison inmates and one supervisor are working to clean up a forested area in the Black Hills in order to make it safer.

In the event of a major disaster, the American Red Cross and Meade County emergency managers are ready to handle a "worst case scenario." Friday, 25 volunteers brushed up on their disaster response skills at a functional exercise based on a scenario about a Sturgis rally mass incident, leading to many casualties.

"I think when we bought the property the price was right, it was a good buy, it was economically feasible." Said Rose Kor.

"Sheridan is better known as one of those keystone communities that falls between two larger, more publicized destinations in terms of Yellowstone and the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore," said Shawn Buckley, the executive director for Sheridan Travel and Tourism.

In less than one year's time, the dirt patch at Lacrosse Street and Mall Drive in Rapid City will be home to South Dakota's largest water park.

Airport officials look to enhance and expand service at Rapid City Regional Airport by gathering support from local communities and businesses.