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Eric W Gardner

Morning and Noon Meteorologist
Rapid City
Eric W Gardner

Eric Gardner joined the KOTA-TV team in December, 2002 as Morning and Noon Meteorologist. Eric started his Broadcast TV career in Missoula, MT in 1991, moving to Wichita Falls, TX in 1993. Mr. Gardner has also worked in Casper, WY and Helena, MT before arriving in Rapid City. Besides weather, Eric is also a food and wine expert, and he produces and hosts several popular food and wine segments which have been staples of viewers in KOTA Territory since 2005.

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  • 1965

    • 60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Hard Boiled Eggs Shelf Life

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Hard Boiled Eggs Shelf Life

    Updated: 10 hours ago
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Hard Boiled Eggs Shelf Life

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Windy, December-like Weather Today through Wednesday

    Updated: 14 hours ago
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Area Weather Forecast

    Milder Today, but Much Colder Tuesday

    Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 5:10 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Much Cooler Temperatures as we Close the Weekend

    Updated: Nov. 28, 2020 at 7:36 PM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Warmer into the Weekend, then Cooler out of the Weekend

    Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 5:27 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Cool Turkey Day, Warmer Black Friday and Saturday

    Updated: Nov. 26, 2020 at 7:48 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVY Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City Thanksgiving Day Forecast

    Windy Thanksgiving Forecast

    Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 5:00 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Pollo Asado

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Pollo Asado

    Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 8:54 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Pollo Asado

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 day forecast

    A Dry Weather Pattern to Continue through the Thanksgiving Weekend

    Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 4:58 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Weather Forecast

    Forecast

    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Ups and Downs with Temperatures this Week but Dry

    Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 5:01 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    Dry with near normal Temperatures through Thanksgiving Day

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 5:27 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    Mild again today, cooler by the weekend

    Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 4:59 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Paprika

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Paprika

    Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 10:12 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Paprika

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Windy and Warm Today; Cooler the Rest of the Week

    Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 4:42 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    A Sunny, Pleasant Tuesday

    Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 4:50 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    A Warmer and Drier Weather Pattern Returns

    Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 7:31 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Warmer Today; High Winds on Saturday

    Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 5:28 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Slippery Roads this Morning; Sunny and Chilly Today

    Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 5:29 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Seasonable Veterans Day, but a Snow Shower Can’t be Ruled Out

    Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 4:52 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Getting the most Juice from your Lime

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Getting the Most Juice from your Lime

    Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 7:30 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Getting the Most Juice from your Lime

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    Cool weather through midweek but mostly dry

    Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 4:59 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    A strong cold front brings an end to the recent record warmth.

    Feeling more like November this week

    Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 6:51 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    A Mostly Sunny, Record Warm Friday

    Updated: Nov. 6, 2020 at 5:03 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Continued warm for a few more days

    Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 5:07 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    More Warm 70s in the Forecast!

    Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 5:03 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Cilantro vs Coriander

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Cilantro vs Coriander

    Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 9:42 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Cilantro vs Coriander

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Near Record High Temperatures Possible Today!

    Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 5:05 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Weather Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Unseasonably Warm Weather This Week!

    Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 4:59 AM MST
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Mild Today with More Sunshine; Windy and Cooler on Halloween

    Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 5:15 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Generally Pleasant Weather through the end of the Week

    Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 5:17 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Temperatures will Continue to Inch Up the Rest of this Week

    Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 4:39 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Taco Sauce versus Enchilada Sauce

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Taco Sauce versus Enchilada Sauce

    Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 7:14 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Taco Sauce versus Enchilada Sauce

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    A Very Slow But Sure Warming Trend Continues this Week

    Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 5:02 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Despite Sunshine, Only A Slow Warming Trend Expected

    Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 at 5:19 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Winter Storm Watch in Effect

    Yet Another Winter Storm Headed Our Way!

    Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 5:05 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    One Round of Snow Today, another on Saturday!

    Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 5:21 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    60 Second Kitchen

    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Half and Half

    Eric’s 60 Second Kitchen - Half and Half

    Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 10:18 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    Eric's 60 Second Kitchen - Half and Half

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Old Man Winter Coming Back for a Lengthy Visit!

    Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 4:58 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Some Clearing Today; More Rain and Snow Tonight

    Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 5:36 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    KOTA Territory Forecast

    Cold Weather Continues - More Snow Later in the Week

    Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 7:11 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    Uh oh, Cold and Snow are in the Forecast!

    Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 6:45 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Cool and breezy today with A Few Showers Possible

    Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 5:08 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    High Wind Warning Today - few showers possible, too.

    Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 4:48 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    KOTA Morning Forecast

    Pleasant Weather Today, but Howling Winds Likely Wednesday

    Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 5:44 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day forecast

    Felling a Lot More Like Fall this Week!

    Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 5:20 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    More Unseasonably Warm Weather Expected Today

    Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 4:58 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVY Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Record Warmth Today; Cooler Next Week

    Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 6:56 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Weather Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    After Near Record Heat Tuesday, Today will be Cooler

    Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 5:00 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Warmer than Normal, and Still Dry!

    Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 5:17 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVN Skyview Morning Forecast

    Forecast

    Rapid City 7 Day Forecast

    Warm this Week, with No Rain Expected

    Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 5:37 AM MDT
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    By Eric W Gardner
    KEVY Skyview Morning Forecast

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