Nick Nelson
Multimedia Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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Nick Nelson joined KOTA Territory News and KEVN Black Hills Fox in December 2020 as a multimedia journalist.
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Republicans in the U.S. Senate this week were able to block debate on S.1, Commonly known as the For the People Act -- which aimed to combat efforts by many states to restrict voting access in the wake of the 2020 elections.
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The home rule system, instituted in many communities across South Dakota, would allow the city more freedom from the state government to control local affairs.
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The Red Cross will care for the family for the next two days.
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More than 2,000 servicemen and women are in the hills conducting training this year.
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Event organizers hope Saturday’s vigil can provide a sense of healing and unity.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that cyber threats are increasing at a rapid pace, and said the FBI is currently investigating one hundred instances of ransomware attacks.
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The renovations are aimed to help with accessibility and improving visitor traffic flow.
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The delegation has long pushed for Ellsworth to become the official home of the B-21, which will soon be tested by the Air Force.
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Seasonal firefighters with the division learn how to drive the truck, operate machinery, and practice putting out a prescribed fire.
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The USDA’s free and reduced school meals are limited for kids who continue with summer programs and daycare after the official school year is done.
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In total, 238 people were killed, and $165 million in damage was done during the 1972 Rapid City flood.
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This is the first time in 21 months that pools have been open, as they were closed last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The convention, which travels across the nation, is known for spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation about topics such as COVID-19.
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JBS is the top beef producer in the country, making this attack critical to the U.S. food industry.
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Jeremiah Seay, a five-year-old boy, and Zyriah Seay, a 9-year-old girl are believed to have been taken by their non-custodial mother shortly after 11 AM Saturday.
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Recently, several stock growers and cattleman’s groups met to discuss possible producer-led solutions to address the gap between profits earned by the four biggest meatpacking companies in the country, and the profits of the cattle producers themselves.
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They worry that laminating the card may damage the information printed on it.
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Fire crews used skilled techniques to prepare for rescuing people who find themselves trapped in fast-moving water.
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The campaign aims to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for treatments, and programs that help patients.
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The plan was developed at the direction of the Biden administration, and would incentivize farmers for carbon conserving practices.
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Rapid City Police were called to the 17-hundred block of North Maple Avenue shortly after 3 PM Thursday where they located the man and provided first-aid.
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More than 800 initial votes were cast by community members at the beginning of the contest.
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The top priority of the concerned tribes is to make sure the U.S. honors the treaties that it’s signed with the indigenous nations over the last few centuries.
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Dr. Shankar Kurra with Monument Health said that this is the case all over the country and that it’s proving that the vaccines are effective in preventing disease and transmission.
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Starting Friday, the Dahl Arts Center is showcasing pieces made during the pandemic in their “Proof of Life 2” display.
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South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsom-Rysdon thanks South Dakotans for getting vaccinated and said that while it’s safe to not wear a mask in most indoor places, there remain a few exceptions as vaccinations continue.
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The industry is looking to bounce back after what some may consider a lost year due to the pandemic. However, it still faces challenges because of a worker shortage.
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The Sasquatch Host Family program provides out-of-state players with a place to call home for the summer. Around 40 people are looking for places to stay as the season kicks off.
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The American Jobs Plan calls for an $18-billion investment in improving the infrastructure of VA healthcare facilities. This, as the Black Hills VA, is preparing to open a new and improved outpatient clinic in Rapid City.
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Officers responded to a call of shots fired around 7 PM at the Sacora Station mobile home park.
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The civil liberties advocacy group held a virtual workshop where they celebrated the defeat of two controversial bills dealing with the rights of the transgender community in the state.
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Some students are worried that funding for cultural organizations will take the brunt of these potential cuts.
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Pennington County saw its numbers drop sharply, a trend that’s been going on since 2008.
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According to the American Jobs Plan, 43% of residents in South Dakota live in what’s known as a “childcare desert” with no quick access to early childhood learning.
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While the Black Lives Matter Movement may seem distant from the quaint community of Rapid City, Members of the South Dakota Mines football team and the Rapid City Police Department, think it’s a conversation that needs to be had.
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The house was built by former Rapid City Mayor Valentine McGillycuddy in the late 1800s.
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For the next two and a half weeks, about 400 acres on the Hell Canyon Ranger District will be used to repopulate the area where the Jasper fire scorched the forest back in 2000.
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State Health officials say the most recent uptick of hospitalizations across the country tends to include more younger people than before. As the Easter weekend approaches, it’s important to stay safe, even as more people are being vaccinated.
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The U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows the Black Hills area in Moderate to Severe drought conditions. This as crews are continuing to battle the Schroeder Fire that started Monday.
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Senator Thune praised the South Dakota Department of Health, and healthcare providers in the state, as he visited Monument Health in Sturgis.
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The Rocky Mountain Blue incident team was brought in to assist in the effort. They’re measuring the fire’s current size at 2,165 acres.
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21 Republican Attorneys General across the country are filing suit in federal court to reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Since May of last year, the spread of the coronavirus in Pennington County has been considered substantial, the highest level of spread classified by the DOH.
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More than 189,000 South Dakotans have received a dose, which is about 33% of the population of the state.
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A “topping out” ceremony was held Saturday outside the future arena to commemorate the placement of the beam.
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Governor Kristi Noem, along with some members of the state legislature, had hoped to stall the implementation of voter-approved Initiated Measure 26 that legalized medical cannabis.
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Concerns are being raised by businesses in the state that signing H.B. 1217 could have harmful effects on the state’s economy.
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The bill includes $1,400 payments to many Americans and a $300 weekly unemployment benefit until September.
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The Black Hills saw a springtime snow accumulation beginning Wednesday morning.
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The Highway Patrol promotes ride-alongs, and seminars to showcase how they can serve their community.