Mike Brownlee
@mikebrownlee.bsky.social
Executive editor at the Rapid City Journal. University of Iowa and Iowa Western alum.
Shalom with some great photos from the Black Hills Powwow
The 36th Annual Black Hills Powwow reached its record number of dancers by Saturday after with 1,600 people registered. Although all competitors were not required to participate in the Saturday
PHOTOS: Grand entry at the Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City
The 36th Annual Black Hills Powwow reached its record number of dancers by Saturday after with 1,600 people registered. Although all competitors were not required to participate in the Saturday
rapidcityjournal.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Shalom with some great photos from the Black Hills Powwow
Don’t follow such things closely anymore, but having now watched it gonna assume Slow Horses dominates at the Emmys each year.
July 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Don’t follow such things closely anymore, but having now watched it gonna assume Slow Horses dominates at the Emmys each year.
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The price tags add up to $12,004,189, just north of the $12 million the council gave the committee to work with.
$12 million for projects as Rapid City Council approves Vision Fund recommendations
The price tags add up to $12,004,189, just north of the $12 million the council gave the committee to work with.
rapidcityjournal.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The price tags add up to $12,004,189, just north of the $12 million the council gave the committee to work with.
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The Post 22 Hardhats took down Pierre Post 8 to close out the second night of the Black Hills Veterans Classic on Friday, June 6, at Fitzgerald Stadium.
PHOTOS: Post 22 faces Pierre in second night of Black Hills Veterans Classic
The Post 22 Hardhats took down Pierre Post 8 to close out the second night of the Black Hills Veterans Classic on Friday, June 6, at Fitzgerald Stadium.
rapidcityjournal.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The Post 22 Hardhats took down Pierre Post 8 to close out the second night of the Black Hills Veterans Classic on Friday, June 6, at Fitzgerald Stadium.
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In July 2022, the commission approved a four-day week at the administration building. Since November 2022, it has operated from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Pennington County Administration four-day week listening session draws sparse attendance
In July 2022, the commission approved a four-day week at the administration building. Since November 2022, it has operated from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
rapidcityjournal.com
May 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
In July 2022, the commission approved a four-day week at the administration building. Since November 2022, it has operated from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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Firefighters Tammy Stadel, Tabithia Scott and Molly Strader spearheaded an all-women firefighter training course in the Rapid City area.
Forging a path through smoke and tradition: The rising tide of women in fire service
Firefighters Tammy Stadel, Tabithia Scott and Molly Strader spearheaded an all-women firefighter training course in the Rapid City area.
rapidcityjournal.com
April 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Firefighters Tammy Stadel, Tabithia Scott and Molly Strader spearheaded an all-women firefighter training course in the Rapid City area.
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A donor made a $115,000 donation through the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to Meade School District for school meals.
'Huge deal': Meade School District ecstatic over school lunch matching program
A donor made a $115,000 donation through the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to Meade School District for school meals.
rapidcityjournal.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A donor made a $115,000 donation through the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to Meade School District for school meals.
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Thanks to strong post play and Mya Kochuten's 27 points, the Spearfish girls basketball team returns to the SDHSAA Class AA state tournament with a 53-45 win on Friday.
Spearfish bucks Roosevelt, returns to Class AA girls state tournament
Thanks to strong post play and Mya Kochuten's 27 points, the Spearfish girls basketball team returns to the SDHSAA Class AA state tournament with a 53-45 win on Friday.
rapidcityjournal.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Thanks to strong post play and Mya Kochuten's 27 points, the Spearfish girls basketball team returns to the SDHSAA Class AA state tournament with a 53-45 win on Friday.
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RCAS superintendent search narrowed to 4 candidates.
Rapid City Area Schools superintendent search narrowed to 4 candidates
RCAS superintendent search narrowed to 4 candidates.
rapidcityjournal.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
RCAS superintendent search narrowed to 4 candidates.
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The Rapid City Stevens Raiders girls basketball team took down Huron in the SoDak 16 on Friday, March 7, in the Carold Heier Gymnasium.
PHOTOS: Rapid City Stevens girls basketball takes on Huron in SoDak 16
The Rapid City Stevens Raiders girls basketball team took down Huron in the SoDak 16 on Friday, March 7, in the Carold Heier Gymnasium.
rapidcityjournal.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Rapid City Stevens Raiders girls basketball team took down Huron in the SoDak 16 on Friday, March 7, in the Carold Heier Gymnasium.
Something something, Burt Ward
March 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Something something, Burt Ward
More updates here.
In an update Sunday morning, officials said the fire has spread.
Update: Green Acres Fire wildfire near Hot Springs now affects 340 acres
Crews are on the scene of a wildfire near Hot Springs.
rapidcityjournal.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
More updates here.
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Check out the recap from the 2025 SDSHAA Boys Wrestling semfinals!
Sturgis, Rapid City Stevens wrestlers look to leave legacy following state semifinals
Check out the recap from the 2025 SDSHAA Boys Wrestling semfinals!
rapidcityjournal.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Check out the recap from the 2025 SDSHAA Boys Wrestling semfinals!
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Saturday night marked the final night of Rodeo Rapid City 2025, and a packed Summit Arena cheered on high-scoring, high-energy action to close out this year's event.
PHOTOS: High-scoring rides mark end of Rodeo Rapid City 2025
Saturday night marked the final night of Rodeo Rapid City 2025, and a packed Summit Arena cheered on high-scoring, high-energy action to close out this year's event.
rapidcityjournal.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Saturday night marked the final night of Rodeo Rapid City 2025, and a packed Summit Arena cheered on high-scoring, high-energy action to close out this year's event.
DIA in RC
RCAS presents its first-ever student school board. “I think this kind of shows how we can all come together," one member said.
Rapid City Area Schools swears in its first-ever student school board
RCAS presents its first-ever student school board. “I think this kind of shows how we can all come together," one member said.
rapidcityjournal.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
DIA in RC
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Despite temperatures near zero, hundreds gathered in Custer for the 12th annual Burning Beetle festival Saturday, a cathartic charge against the once-epidemic Mountain Pine Beetle.
PHOTOS: Black Hills locals torch beetle effigy in annual tradition
Despite temperatures near zero, hundreds gathered in Custer for the 12th annual Burning Beetle festival Saturday, a cathartic charge against the once-epidemic Mountain Pine Beetle.
rapidcityjournal.com
January 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Despite temperatures near zero, hundreds gathered in Custer for the 12th annual Burning Beetle festival Saturday, a cathartic charge against the once-epidemic Mountain Pine Beetle.
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By Tuesday morning, South Dakota Wildland Fire was joined by three additional engines and 11 firefighters from Black Hawk Fire Department, Fairburn and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department.
Rapid City area firefighters sent out to assist in California wildfires
By Tuesday morning, South Dakota Wildland Fire was joined by three additional engines and 11 firefighters from Black Hawk Fire Department, Fairburn and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department.
rapidcityjournal.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
By Tuesday morning, South Dakota Wildland Fire was joined by three additional engines and 11 firefighters from Black Hawk Fire Department, Fairburn and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department.
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The commission addressed the topic at Weifenbach's request. It was one of his first moves as a commissioner and chair of the board.
Pennington County Commission discusses Commissioner Deb Hadcock's 2023 reprimand
The commission addressed the topic at Weifenbach's request. It was one of his first moves as a commissioner and chair of the board.
rapidcityjournal.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The commission addressed the topic at Weifenbach's request. It was one of his first moves as a commissioner and chair of the board.
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Frybread for a good cause in Rapid City.
Malissa Walters of Rapid City uses her frybread food truck to give back to those in need
Lower Brule Lakota frybread maker Malissa Walters is giving back to the community with a monthly free meal for those in need.
rapidcityjournal.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Frybread for a good cause in Rapid City.
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The order followed a request from the U.S. Forest Service to close 20,510 acres of National Forest System land to sale or exchange, mineral entry and leasing for 20 years.
U.S. Interior Department approves 20-year Pactola-Rapid Creek mineral withdrawal
The order followed a request from the U.S. Forest Service to close 20,510 acres of National Forest System land to sale or exchange, mineral entry and leasing for 20 years.
rapidcityjournal.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:07 AM
The order followed a request from the U.S. Forest Service to close 20,510 acres of National Forest System land to sale or exchange, mineral entry and leasing for 20 years.
