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There are strict regulations when it comes to how Native American arts and crafts are labeled - the most important being that non-Natives cannot call Native-inspired crafts they make "Native American-made." State laws go a step further, but a lack of clarification in the legislation is causing some products to slip through the cracks.

Many people look to the New Year to press “reset” on their lives and see it as an opportunity to focus on themselves.You’ve heard the typical resolutions, many focused on fitness and health. But when it comes to looking at our overall health, many people don’t focus on overall “Wellness”.

Arts and crafts are a profitable side-gig for many Native Americans in South Dakota, but online storefronts, including some based right here in Rapid City, are skirting around federal and state laws to sell non-Indigenous goods at the expense of Native American artists. This report is the first in a three-part series on illegitimate Native American arts and crafts.

After 45-years of business, the owner of Second Time Around Consignment shop has decided it’s time to retire.

The festive season is officially here! And what better way to kick off the holidays than with a Christmas Tree lighting.

The South Dakota Retailers Association is offering $1,000 hiring bonuses to out of state workers who start full-time jobs with member businesses.

Record July for Rapid City Regional Airport

Ag educators and legislators alike still believe there’s a place at the dinner table for the major meat packers. The main issue, they say, is their consolidated control of the market.

Restaurants and greenhouses aren’t new concepts but some local entrepreneurs took these tried and true experiences and made them unique, like Nell’s Gourmet To Go and the brand new, Uprooted.

The scorecard is meant to show the community which lawmakers Elevate Rapid City believes will promote pro-business policies.

There's no more blowing smoke, medicinal marijuana will be legal in July. South Dakota is the 34th state to allow use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Downtown Rapid City has a new restaurant joining its ranks.

The city issued a record-setting 34 single family house permits for the month of February. This feat valued at 6-point-98 million dollars, and broke the former February record of 30 permits that was set in 2015.

Dixon Coffee Company is all about keeping it local, from making their own whipped cream to buying their baked goods from area bakeries. But the staff at Dixon wanted to take things one step further and set up a fundraiser with Dress for Success Black Hills.

The Iron PHNX is a new bar and music venue in West Rapid City.

Downtown Rapid City's sixth annual restaurant week.

The new arena at The Monument has its name. Say hi to the Summit Arena at The Monument.

The goal is to have the new location opened by the end of January.

The 12 Days of Pizza was conceived after Sean Covell spoke with a 2nd grade teacher in his hometown, who said that half of her class of 25 faced food insecurity.

Local business owner speaks before Senate Subcommittee.

Small Business Saturday was last weekend, and business owners in Rapid City say it went well.

The holiday season is here, and while many are getting their gifts ready, they're also looking to give back.

“We’ve had to get creative,” said Rick Cowen, the general manager at Super Lube Plus.

The storefront is in the Boulder Canyon Plaza near Pizza Ranch in Sturgis and is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Many downtown stores and restaurants we spoke to said they are not worried about voters taking their anger out on buildings should their favored candidate lose the 2020 United States presidential election.

Candyland is expanding and will have a new location.

Christmas is only a few months away, and even though it will look different people are still gearing up for the holiday shopping season.

Candyland Child Development Center opened at the end of August when many families were still unsure of what they would do going into the 2020/2021 school year.

With more people staying home to stop the spread of COVID-19, many are taking advantage of online shopping.

Mayor Steve Allender is staying strong against issuing a mandate, but he did encourage businesses to issue mandates in their stores.