Gazette Originals & Features
The Winds of Change on the Prairie
By Adam | Op-Ed | February 24, 2026
As we stand in 2026, Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills region find themselves at a pivotal crossroads, balancing the deep-rooted traditions of agriculture with the surging tides of tourism and technology...
Bridging the Digital Divide in the Dakotas
By Adam | Technology | February 24, 2026
The "Digital Divide" is not merely a technical inconvenience; it is the defining civil rights issue of the 21st century for rural America. In Rapid City and the rural communities that surround it, access determines destiny...
On This Day: Rapid City, The Gateway to the West
By Adam | History | February 24, 2026
To walk the streets of Rapid City today is to walk upon layers of stories. We reflect on the tumultuous and fascinating birth of Rapid City in 1876, from Hay Camp to regional powerhouse...