Popular South Dakota Giant Tortoise Turning 120

(Rapid City, SD) — A giant tortoise in South Dakota is hitting a big birthday this month. Orville, a 600-pound Aldabra tortoise at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, is turning 120 years old. He shares the Tortoise
Davison County Sheriff Opposes New Prison Plan After Community Pushback

(Davison County, SD) — The Davison County sheriff is speaking out on the proposed new prison in the county. Sheriff Steve Harr wrote that before the latest Prison Task Force meeting, most people he talked to supported
Rapid City Council Approves Funding For 14 New City Projects

(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Council is deciding overwhelmingly to approve funding for 14 new projects recommended by the Vision Fund Citizen Committee. Councilmembers voted 6-1 in favor at last night’s meeting. The focus is on