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Turkey Bingo, Victorian Christmas supports Keystone

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:58am
This year’s Victorian Christmas and Keystone Turkey Bingo will feature 19 vendors, 10 turkeys and two hams.
Sandi McLain from Holy Terror Days Inc., which is once again organizing the vendor fair, said Victorian Christmas is a way to “come see unique products. People sell handcrafted items that you would not see anywhere else. It’s also an opportunity to come for fun. Along with seeing Santa.”
Vendors this year include people selling jewelry, plants, antique items and homemade foods.

Down Memory Lane Nov. 19, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:57am
5 YEARS AGO, 2020
— The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) encouraged shoppers to “Look to Local” this holiday season. Entering the “most wonderful time of the year,” retailers were gearing up to make this year’s shopping experience more accessible and better than ever before... For the first time in program history, Hill City Rangers volleyball was going to the state tournament. This, said head coach Lindsy Wathen, was a big deal and has been a goal for her team since she took the reins as coach four years ago.
10 YEARS AGO, 2015

Large turnout for Keystone Veterans Day dinner

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:54am
It was standing room only at the Keystone Senior Center for the Veterans Day Dinner held Tuesday, Nov. 11. With a menu of barbecue ribs, chicken, corn ribs, beans and salads, there was a line out the door with over 75 individuals coming out to show their support for local veterans, families and the community. A Fallen Soldier Table was featured recognizing the sacrifice of veterans and their families everywhere.

Wreath-making tradition continues

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:53am
The Hill City Evergreen Garden Club is busy making wreaths for the holiday season. The effort is an ambitious undertaking the group has been doing for quite some time.
According to various members, wreath making began long ago, with the first wreaths being made on coat hangers, using bundles of weeds wired together. The first wreaths were sold at the Kris Kringle Kraft fair where a purchaser could choose a bow of their choice to add to the hand made wreath. The club sold all their wreaths that year and collectively knew this might be a good fundraising idea.

Art council focuses local with Paint and Sip

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:52am
Twelve painters came to the Hill City Arts Council (HCAC) Paint and Sip at the Prairie Dog Taproom Nov. 13. The painters created a Black Hills silhouette and sunset piece with local artist Jillian Kosmala instructing the evening. 

Trees and Trains will light up holiday season

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:49am
This year’s South Dakota State Railroad Museum (SDSRM) Trees and Trains event is shaping up to be one the biggest in recent memory. There are currently 23 businesses, individuals or organizations that have signed up for a tree, and Twyla Nielsen, SDSRM office coordinator, said she expects to have 32 trees overall.
“During Covid we had maybe 13-14 trees,” said Nielsen, who has been with the museum for the last five years. 
This is the first year that the museum’s beloved Rick Mills will not be organizing the event. Mills passed away in April. 

Black Hills Live Nov. 12, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:38am

Wednesday 11-12

Custer Area Economic Development Corp.
Black Hills Energy
Custer, SD
7 AM

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse 
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30-9:30 AM

Wednesday Life Group
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
10 AM - 12 PM

‘Hill City really knows how to party’

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:35am
High Country Guest Ranch was hopping Friday night as a packed house kicked off the 13th annual Girlfriends’ Weekend with the much-anticipated fashion show.
The event has become a popular and signature start to Hill City’s Girlfriends’ Weekend that promotes local shopping, dining and reconnecting with friends and enjoying downtown Hill City, all while raising money for a charitable cause. This year’s beneficiary, the Hill City Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills, is a long-standing pillar in the community.

Fresh food drive thru opens in Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:33am
The Tatanka Cafe, tucked away on Hwy. 385, is a drive-through casual restaurant serving fresh food all day. The idea to serve fresh food locally sourced came from owner Faris Hussein, who said he has always wanted to own a restaurant. 
“I love bison,” Hussein said. “They represent America.”
Tatanka Cafe serves bison it gets from Rapid City. Hussein said it’s actually against federal law to inject hormones or antibiotics into buffalo, so all the meat he serves is considered organic. 

Down Memory Lane Nov. 12, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:28am
5 YEARS AGO, 2020