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School of Mines to host annual Cultural Expo

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9 months ago

March 28, 2025

School of Mines to host annual Cultural Expo

RAPID CITY, S.D. — This weekend, the School of Mines will host the annual Cultural Expo – a chance to learn more about different cultures around the world.

South Dakota Mines is preparing for the annual Cultural Expo, a popular event that highlights different cultures brought to Mines by international students.

The event has a long history at the university, organizers learned from a yearbook that the first expo at Mines was held in 1963.

“We had a large group of international students here at that time, and they wanted to do something to celebrate their home cultures, and so they all got together and cooked food and basically did the same things that we’re doing on Saturday,” said Suzi Aadland, Specialist at Ivanhoe International Center, School of Mines.

On Thursday, hundreds of K-12 students were invited for the student version of the expo and participated in educational activities, crafts and storytelling.

“I think it was fun and cool and very interesting,” said Micah, from Bethesda Lutheran School.

“In lots of places, there are really cool valleys and mountains, and there’s different cultures and festivals and foods,” added Kaydence, also from Bethesda Lutheran School.

The public is invited to attend the cultural expo on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Beck Ballroom in the Surbeck Center.

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This year’s expo will bring unique perspectives from nine countries and dozens of international students. Students will bring their traditions and lifestyles, food, traditional music, events, dancing, and much more to the event.

“A lot of a lot of people don’t get the opportunity to travel around the world, but they want to learn about the world,” Aadland said. “And so this is a great place to come to the world in your backyard. And so come to the School of Mines, and you can learn about other cultures. You can see some of the things that they have. It’s just a great opportunity to learn a little bit, just a little bit about another culture.”

Doors will be open until 2 p.m. but Aadland said up to 600 people attend so it may be a good idea to arrive early to get seated to view the entertainment and enjoy the ethnic food sampling.

Jerry Steinley has lived in the Black Hills most of his life and calls Rapid City home. He received a degree in Journalism with a minor in Political Science from Metropolitan State University in Denver in 1994.

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As South Dakota legislative session nears, dozens of bills already filed

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11 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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As South Dakota legislative session nears, dozens of bills already filed

The 2026 South Dakota legislative session is still a week away but we’re already seeing dozens of bills being introduced.

The Legislative Research Council’s website shows more than 60 bills already on tap as of Tuesday.

But many more are on the way. In recent years, the Legislature has seen on average around 500 bills per session. Generally, a little under half end up being signed into law.

Some of the early bills include an act allowing for the removal of a county commissioner and another creating a tax exemption for data centers.

Attorney General Marty Jackley is also introducing a host of bills including one allowing law enforcement to seize cryptocurrency that’s part of a criminal investigation.

“Cryptocurrency has become a haven for scammers, drug traffickers, and human traffickers, costing South Dakotans millions in losses and fueling online crime,” said Jackley. “This legislation adds ‘digital currency’ to South Dakota’s seizure laws, giving law enforcement the tools to confiscate illicit crypto assets and disrupt criminal networks hiding behind digital secrecy.”

A full list of bills and resolutions is available on the LRC’s website.

The 2026 session begins Jan. 13.

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 5, 2026

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23 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 5, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 5 drawing

04-18-24-51-56, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 5 drawing

02-07-08-21-45, Lucky Ball: 15

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 5 drawing

12-19-21-30-47, Star Ball: 05, ASB: 03

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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SD Lottery Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 4, 2026

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2 days ago

January 5, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 4 drawing

03-08-13-38-47, Lucky Ball: 02

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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