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Polar Plunging with a purpose

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2 years ago

February 11, 2024

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – The bitterly cold water at Saturday’s Polar Plunge in Rapid City welcomed hundreds of participants for this year’s event raising money for South Dakota Special Olympics.

“You’re being brave and you’re putting yourself out there and you are doing a challenge, like you’re challenging yourself. So, I feel like it’s important for me to also challenge myself, you know, and supporting their actions too,” said Rapid City Stevens junior Jackson Dial.”

Across dozens of groups, Plungers raised thousands of dollars, reaching nearly $130,000. Unlike other events put on by the organization throughout the year, most of the money fundraised in this one stays local.

“It certainly tied in well to what our business is, selling hot tubs, but also, we like the idea of a lot of the money for the event actually stays around Rapid City and doesn’t get dispersed throughout the rest of the state,” said Rapid Spa Owner Ben Johnson, who hosted Saturday’s plunge.

“Originally, it was just kind of we came out here so could get our volunteer hours, but its kind of turned into more like a support thing as we learned about it,” said Rapid City Stevens junior Brody Thompson. “We get to come out here and just support all the Special Olympics and see all the people having fun.”

Many groups from around the community took part, including KEVN Black Hills Fox. Rapid City Stevens High School, also in attendance, had several students plunge representing National Honor Society and varsity baseball.

“We know Special Olympics and all the great things they do for athletes around the country, but specifically here in Rapid City,” said Stevens Activities Director Nick Karn. “So, we just want to support them. We know the value of sports and competition, and we just want to support them with that.”

To learn more about how you can get involved with South Dakota Special Olympics, click here.

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Softball vs South Dakota on 03/21/2026 – Box Score – South Dakota State University Athletics

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7 hours ago

March 22, 2026

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Softball vs South Dakota on 03/21/2026 – Box Score – South Dakota State University Athletics

2nd Christensen,Emma advanced to third base on a wild pitch; Gentry,Abby scored on a wild pitch.

2nd Marnocha,Quinn reached on a fielding error fielding by 3b by Carey,Brooke (E5) (3-2 BBKKBF); Christensen,Emma scored, unearned; Buske,Mia advanced to third base.

3rd Barnard,Akayla homered to deep center field, 10th of season, RBI (1-0 B).

4th Marnocha,Quinn grounded out, ss to 1b, RBI (2-2 KKBBF); Christensen,Emma scored.

6th Gentry,Abby homered to deep left field, 8th of season, RBI (1-0 B).

6th Vike,Emma singled to short, RBI (0-0); Christensen,Emma scored; Hanson,Cece advanced to third base.

6th Riebel,Bria singled to deep right field, RBI (0-0); Hanson,Cece scored; Vike,Emma advanced from first base to third base; Riebel,Bria advanced to second base on the throw.

6th Barnard,Akayla reached on a fielding error fielding by ss by German,Brynnly (E6) (2-1 BFB); Vike,Emma scored, unearned; Riebel,Bria scored from second base, unearned.

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Sioux Falls construction projects beginning Monday will affect travel

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19 hours ago

March 21, 2026

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Sioux Falls construction projects beginning Monday will affect travel

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The City of Sioux Falls announced construction projects that will begin on Monday, March 23, and will affect travel within parts of the city.

North Minnesota Avenue land and sidewalk closure

Beginning on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., the outside northbound lane of North Minnesota Avenue starting on West Ninth Street will be closed. The closure will continue into existing construction. The east sidewalk will be closed along North Minnesota Avenue. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the west sidewalk. The north sidewalk along West Ninth Street will be closed from North Minnesota Avenue to North Dakota Avenue with pedestrian traffic detoured to the south sidewalk.

Stein Sign Display will be doing work with a crane.

The work is expected to be completed and traffic control removed by March 31, 2026 by the end of the day.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while travelling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Marion Road Access at Dunham Park

Beginning on Monday, March 23, at 8:30 am, the Marion Road entrance to Dunham Park will be closed to allow City crews to participate in flood control training. The Christopher Avenue entrance to Dunham Park will remain open.

The training session is expected to be complete and the entrance reopened by 11:30am the same day.

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