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Clarence Ignatz SchumacherClarence Ignatz Schumacher, 85, of Box Elder, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Clarence was born on February 21, 1941, in Zeeland, North Dakota, to Paul J. […]
October 2, 2026
Francie Ganje
News/AG Desk in Sturgis
Francie Ganje is an award-winning broadcast news journalist, editor, and media professional with a diverse background spanning print media, radio broadcasting, and advertising. She currently serves on the editorial staff at The Rapid City Post, where she manages the News and Agriculture (AG) Desk based in Sturgis, South Dakota. Additionally, she is the News Development Director and an On-Air & Commercial Voice Talent for KBHB Radio (often referred to as "The Big 81") and is listed as a Broadcast News Journalist for KRCS-FM. Career and Background Ganje’s career is rooted in print media, where she gained extensive experience in publishing, editing, and advertising sales management. Her print journalism has been highly decorated, earning state, regional, and national recognition from the South Dakota Press Association, the National Newspaper Association, and the National Federation of Press Women. Upon transitioning to radio broadcasting, she developed a popular on-air presence in talk radio and created award-winning historical re-enactment programming. Notably, she produced the Heritage of the American West Performance Series, a Will Rogers Award-winning program that featured performers from across the country specializing in cowboy western culture and poetry. She is also the producer of Black Hills Stock Show Today, a daily, two-hour live radio broadcast covering all aspects of the Stock Show. Reporting Focus In her day-to-day reporting for The Rapid City Post and KBHB Radio, Ganje covers a wide array of local and regional topics impacting the Black Hills area. Her specific beats heavily feature agriculture, livestock show results, and regional legislation. She also frequently reports on community infrastructure (such as local water utility rates), crime, and major regional events like the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Awards and Honors Over the course of her career, Ganje has received numerous accolades for her contributions to media, agriculture, and local culture. Her notable honors include: Inductee into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame Black Hills Stock AgriBusiness Person of the Year Melvin Jones Fellow Featured in Who's Who Women in Business Recognition from the Black Hills Stock Show Foundation, the Livestock Marketing Association, and the Livestock Publications Council.
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Marcia EymerMarcia Eymer, age 88, of Spearfish, formerly of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Edgewood Assisted Living Center in Spearfish. Visitation will be held 5-6 p.m. […]
September 21, 2026
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Gwendolyn Lee VogtGwendolyn Lee Vogt was born on January 15, 1952, in Mobridge, SD, to Glen and Alvena Joens, the 7th of 10 children. Gwen lived on a farm/ranch north of Eagle […]
September 21, 2026
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Vikki Lynn ComerOn Monday, September 14, 2026, Vikki Comer of Spearfish, SD, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Vikki was born December 2, 1949, in Deadwood, SD, to Victor […]
September 21, 2026
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Jim SuttonJim Sutton, 91, Onida, S.D., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. James Louverne Sutton, Jr. was born to James and Flossie (Nystrom) Sutton April 20th, 1935, in Hughes County. He […]
September 8, 2026
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Norma Jean StverakNorma Jean Stverak of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Quinn, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Fountain Springs in Rapid City at the age of 92. Norma Jean […]
August 10, 2026