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South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson Endorses Democrat Terrence Davis
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson released a personal statement announcing her cross-party endorsement of Democrat Terrence Davis for Secretary of State. Johnson, a Republican who has spent over a decade working within the Secretary of State’s Office, framed her decision as a matter of prioritizing institutional stability, security, and public responsibility over political affiliation. Johnson pointed to Davis’s background in law enforcement and public service as key factors in her decision. Davis will face Republican Heather Baxter and Libertarian Tamara Lesnar in the November 3rd general election. (Full story)
Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office to Host Third Annual Day of Remembrance Event
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office will host its annual event recognizing the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the west lawn of the Pennington County Courthouse. The program will feature several speakers, followed by a remembrance vigil. The event is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend in support of victims’ families and in remembrance of those who have been lost.
General Beadle Family Resource Center Opens to Support Rapid City Families
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The General Beadle Family Resource Center opened last week at General Beadle Elementary. The center – located in the space that previously housed community health at General Beadle – includes a food pantry, showers, and laundry facilities to serve students and families as part of the school district’s effort to support students beyond the classroom and strengthen student success. RCAS McKinney-Vento Coordinator Anita Deranleau guided the project through a year of development and collaborations with Feeding South Dakota, Black Hills Area Community Foundation, and the Rapid City Area School District. The Resource Center pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. The showers and washers and dryers will be available by appointment. (Full story)
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra Announces 94th Season
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Black Hills Symphony Orchestra will launch its 94th season in October under the direction of Conductor Bruce Knowles. The orchestra’s mission is to connect the community through music performance and education, with core values centered on excellence, belonging, sustainability and collaboration. Beyond its concert series, Orchestra continues to provide educational opportunities for young musicians through programs including the Young Artist Competition, Symphony Safari and Music Memory. The season opens on October 17 and will conclude on April 10, 2027. Tickets and season-ticket information are available through the Performing Arts Center Box Office and at bhsymphony.org. (Full story)
U.N. Backs Map Showing Africa More Accurately
NEW YORK (AP) — The United Nations General Assembly voted this month to endorse the Equal Earth projection map, which shows Africa more accurately in size than commonly used maps. The vote was 164 countries in favor, six abstaining and the United States opposed. Traditional flat maps, including the centuries-old Mercator projection, distort land masses because converting the three-dimensional Earth into a two-dimensional image requires compromises. The Mercator projection makes areas near the poles, including Greenland, appear larger while making regions closer to the equator, including Africa, appear smaller. (Full story)
Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it’s an ‘inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war
Rising gas prices are putting financial pressure on voters as early voting begins for the November midterm elections. The national average reached $4.48 per gallon Friday, up $1.27 from a year ago, according to AAA. President Donald Trump said higher prices are an “inexpensive price to pay” for the war with Iran. A Fox News survey found 61% of voters consider gas prices a major household problem, up from 48% two years ago. Interviews with voters across several states found frustration among Democrats, Republicans and independents over fuel costs and other affordability concerns. (Full story)
North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea. The launches on Sunday — about three hours apart — came two days after North Korea threatened to bolster its nuclear capabilities in response to U.S. hostilities. They were conducted from North Korea’s eastern coastal Wonsan area. South Korea has boosted its surveillance and is exchanging information with the United States and Japan. The launches follow a series of weapons tests by North Korea, even after the U.S. scaled back a military exercise with South Korea. North Korea’s actions continue to heighten tensions in the region. (Full story)
