Tag: Community
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Twins From the Start: What the TIF Ledger Actually Shows About the Catalyst District
Rapid City SD – Mayor Jason Salamun’s office marked this week’s “five key agreements” announcement with a Facebook post declaring the Indoor Sports Complex “a win for our community and the next generation.” It’s a good press release. It’s also a good moment to check the underlying paperwork — because the city’s own Tax Increment…
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A Tricky Gift from Lien: The Sports Complex Enters the Legal and Finance Committee Agenda
Rapid City SD – The proposed Rapid City Indoor Sports Complex — officially named the “Rapid City Fieldhouse” in its facility management agreement — goes before the Legal and Finance Committee as a $76.2 million project built on a land donation that reads, on paper, less like a gift and more like a long-term lease…
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South Dakota Reaches $15 Million Settlement With Roblox Over Child Safety
Pierre SD – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a settlement worth up to $15 million with Roblox Corporation on July 13, resolving state claims tied to child safety on the popular gaming and creation platform. The money will fund South Dakota’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the state Department of Education,…
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Chapel Lane Bridge Replacement Delayed to 2027 as City Pursues Temporary Crossing
The Chapel Lane Bridge replacement — the sole access point for more than 500 homes in the Chapel Valley neighborhood — has been pushed back over a year, from a May 2026 completion target to June 1, 2027, after the city was passed over for a 2026 state Bridge Improvement Grant that would have covered…
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Public Works Agenda Roundup For 7/14: Star Village Demolitions, A Contractor Lien, A Dropped Exception, and A Park Moves Forward
Rapid City SD- The City of Rapid City is spending at least $133,500 to demolish 28 detached garages in the Star Village neighborhood after owner Tzadik Rapid City Portfolio I failed to meet two separate city-ordered demolition deadlines — November 13, 2025, and February 20, 2026. The city’s own agenda language describes the structures as…
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The Invisible War Room: How Federal and State Cyber Forces are Responding to the Pennington County Breach
Rapid City SD – When the screens go dark at the county auditor’s office and property lien payments grind to a halt, the disruption feels entirely local. But behind the public-facing “closed” signs, the response to the Pennington County network breach has escalated far beyond municipal IT departments. The cyber incident affecting Pennington County remains…
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Regional Cyber Investigation Pauses Rapid City Building and Utility Payments
RAPID CITY SD — A cybersecurity incident impacting Pennington County’s network has triggered a precautionary security sweep within the City of Rapid City, temporarily pausing several municipal services. Because the city and county share some infrastructure and collaborate on a limited number of systems, the City’s IT team is currently conducting a thorough investigation to…
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Rapid City Council Elects Tamang as President, Meyer as Vice President
RAPID CITY SD — The Rapid City Council entered a new leadership era Monday evening, electing Ward 1 Council Member Stephen Tamang as Council President and Ward 5 Council Member Callie Meyer as Council Vice President. Tamang was nominated by Bill Evans and Callie Meyer. Kevin Maher was also nominated, by Lindsey Seachris and John…
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Rapid City: Your Scouting Report for the July 6th City Council Meeting
Rapid City S.D. City council doesn’t get a pre-game show. It doesn’t get a hype video. But Monday’s agenda has more moving parts than a playoff game—a roster reset, a final buzzer on a months-long investigation, a brand-new zoning playbook opening up, and 40-some routine items running underneath it all. Think of this as your…
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From Daily Enjoyment to Data Centers: SD’s New Laws Hit the Books July 1st- Stay Informed
Rapid City S.D. – July 1 brought a massive wave of new legislation from Pierre that directly impacts the daily lives, wallets, and constitutional rights of local residents. Whether it’s navigating new municipal realities, understanding shifting infrastructure regulations, or avoiding unexpected criminal penalties, staying informed is the best defense against overreach. Here is the ultimate…