Nick Nelson
Multimedia Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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I was born right here in the Black Hills in Spearfish, South Dakota. I lived throughout my childhood in the town of Newell where I graduated high school. I went on to study Media & Journalism & Political Science at the University of South Dakota, GO YOTES! While in college, I served as anchor and reported for the school's award-winning newscast, Coyote News. After graduating, I decided to come back home and join the team of reporters here at Black Hills Fox News. I've loved every second of telling the stories that make the Black Hills such a special place.
While not on the job, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and playing golf.
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After only one South Dakota company bid for the partnership, the four out of state companies were selected because of what the Department of Tourism sees as new and fresh ideas to give South Dakota tourism a broader appeal.
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The display features a timeline of events that took place on June 9th, as well as photos, and a map of the area impacted by the flood.
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After 11 years with Kevin Thom at the helm at the Pennington County Sheriffs Office, it’s time for voters to pick a new Sheriff.
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The event is this coming May 21st from 1 PM to 5PM, and will feature several selections from breweries across the area.
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The polls shows Governor Kristi Noem is holding a strong 44-point lead over challenger Steve Haugaard, with 22% of potential Republican voters saying they’re not sure who to vote for.
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The Not Invisible Act, signed into law in 2019, forms a commission made up of law enforcement, tribal leaders, and family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
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The Guard soldiers were welcomed home with a ceremony at the Aviation Readiness Center, attended by Governor Kristi Noem, Senator Mike Rounds, and Congressman Dusty Johnson.
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The treatment is called high-dose-rate brachytherapy, which uses a radioactive pellet to focus on the prostate, while minimizing radiation to the surrounding tissue.
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Officials are expecting a big turnout, with lots of additional attractions for those wanting to take in the action.
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The pilots spoke with the middle schoolers about their experiences in the Blue Angels, and the importance of leadership.
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City officials are putting the finishing touches on plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary, which takes place in less than a month.
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The protest comes after a draft decision was leaked Monday night, indicating a 5-4 decision to overturn Roe.
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Monument made the announcement Friday, and Dr. Shankar Kurra says although this may change in the coming days, the milestone is worth celebrating.
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According to a Rapid City Area Schools email sent to district staff, the district and teacher’s union have reached an agreement for new teacher contracts ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.
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Since it’s founding, the company has expanded its global footprint to 70 countries, and was listed as a fastest growing company nationwide by INC. 5000.
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South Dakota Urban Indian Health says indigenous women and girls are missing or reported as murdered ten times more that Caucasian women.
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Thursday, the family of the individual who died spoke out against what they call unnecessary force used by the Rapid City Police Department.
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Project Recovery administers MAT to addiction victims in the Black Hills area.
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The school’s inclusion committee has enlisted the help of Robert Cook, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, to put up the teepee each year.
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The House version of the bill passed 364 to 60 in December.
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The staff at the museum is commemorating the silver anniversary by saying thank you to those who helped the museum.
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The planting was funded by the corporate foundation of Black Hills Energy to celebrate 20 years of making legacy gifts.
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Hearings were held Wednesday with the four major meat packers, highlighting alleged unfair prices in the cattle market.
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Area ranchers welcomed the moisture, and say this most recent storm are making them feel better about raising crops and cattle this year. However, the South Dakota Grassland Coalition is warning ag producers to plan ahead.
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Unused or expired medication can be dropped off at various locations across the state this Saturday.
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The amendment aims to require any ballot initiative to get more than 60% of the vote, if the measure would appropriate more than $10 million, or increase taxes to pass.
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Road conditions on Interstate 90 east of Rapid proved to be dangerous throughout the day with many accidents occurring.
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The interstate is closed between Sturgis and the Wyoming border as of 7 p.m. Saturday.
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It’s a five-week event that tasks people with hiking three trails in Rapid City, the Skyline Wilderness Trails, Hanson-Larson Memorial Park, and Outdoor Campus West.
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He says there has been a shift politically in South Dakota over recent years, making these new policies possible.
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The Guard is coordinating with several other local, state and federal agencies for the “Rushmore Roundup” exercise, that will focus on the response to a weapon of mass destruction type incident.
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Because of this, the branch is adding additional opportunities for airmen to receive bonuses.
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The Rotary Plaza features three benches, space for walking, as well as a skateboard and bike rack.
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NDN Collective is calling for the boycott of all the other properties owned by the Uhre’s, including the Foothills Inn.
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Wednesday, the national average reached $4.11 according to AAA.
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The burn could begin as early as this coming week.
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The organization compared the 50 states based on property tax, income tax, and sales and excise tax, as a share of total personal income.
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South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, is making a final push to rack up signatures before the May 3 deadline for ballot initiatives.
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Manager Marcy Trainor says more people tend to visit during holidays.
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”I was pretty panicked,” recalled Steven Denton, upon waking up in the hospital.
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He is the first elected official in state history to be impeached.
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The monuments Superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski said in a statement that the burn is designed to “restore the natural process of fire to the ecosystem and reduce the build-up of dead and dried fuels.”
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While the goal is to have health centers in more urban areas, some veterans and public officials have raised concerns that this could lead to more inconveniences for vets living in rural areas.
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The three incumbents in the top South Dakota offices are all facing primary challenges.
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Firefighters tackle wildland fire near Custer as strong winds continue.
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The Rapid City Fire Department responded to six fires between 6PM Tuesday and five in the morning.
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This year’s legislative session saw large amount of funds going to local chambers of commerce for different kinds of projects.
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Uptown Rapid, formerly the Rushmore Mall, is adapting its business model as more and more people switch to making their purchases primarily online.
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Monument Health wants to get the word out about organ donation as ‘Donate Life’ month begins.
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After a $180-million bond to fund school infrastructure was rejected by the public, Superintendent Dr. Lori Simon says it was essential to use pandemic relief funds to update South Middle.