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kotatv.com > 03/16/2026 > annual-women-science-conference-inspires-next-generation-stem-leaders

Annual Women in Science Conference Inspires Next Generation of STEM Leaders

2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (477+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For Emily Berry, a love of the outdoors is what first sparked her curiosity about science. Spending time outside raised more and more questions for her " questions about the tiny, often invisible processes happening all around us....

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kotatv.com > 03/16/2026 > teammates-mentorship-program-benefits-rcas-students

TeamMates mentorship program benefits RCAS students

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (178+ words) TeamMates mentorship program benefits RCAS students'KOTA Territory News RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - TeamMates mentorship programming benefits students by giving them a chance to be heard by a trusted adult. Micah Brandsrud joined us live with the details. Watch the full interview…...

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kotatv.com > 03/15/2026 > mines-outreach-sparks-stem-interest-local-high-schools-rapid-city

Mines Outreach Sparks STEM Interest in Local High Schools in Rapid City

1+ day, 21+ min ago  (248+ words) Shchepin had been looking for outreach opportunities for a while when Central High School chemistry teacher Dylan Blomme stopped by campus to pick up some chemicals. When he left Central High School, the collaboration continued to grow thanks to Nicole…...

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kotatv.com > 03/15/2026 > states-lawsuit-argues-trumps-college-data-mandate-threatens-student-privacy

States’ lawsuit argues Trump’s college data mandate threatens student privacy

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (647+ words) (STATELINE) - A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states is suing the Trump administration over a new federal requirement that would force colleges to report detailed admissions data, including race, gender, test scores and financial aid for individual students. The mandate is…...

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kotatv.com > 03/14/2026 > district-weighing-proposal-rename-elementary-school-after-president-trump

District weighing proposal to rename elementary school after President Trump

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (200+ words) COLTS NECK, N.J. (News 12 New Jersey) - A school district in New Jersey is considering whether to rename one of its elementary schools after President Donald Trump. The proposal to rename Conover Road Primary School in Monmouth County is getting mixed reactions…...

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kotatv.com > 03/14/2026 > south-dakota-mines-names-ben-braaten-new-vice-president-research

South Dakota Mines names Ben Braaten as new vice president for research

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (187+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has named a new leader to oversee its research efforts. The university announced that Ben Braaten, Ph.D., will serve as its next vice president for research, starting June 1. Braaten currently…...

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kotatv.com > 03/14/2026 > busy-weekend-fun-events-rapid-city

Busy weekend of fun events in Rapid City

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (290+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - It's shaping up to be a lively weekend in Rapid City with events for all ages. On Saturday the City's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Office,…...

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kotatv.com > 03/13/2026 > rapid-city-parks-recreation-hosting-job-fair-seasonal-workers-march-14

Rapid City Parks & Recreation hosting job fair for seasonal workers March 14

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (276+ words) Rapid City Parks & Recreation hosting job fair for seasonal workers March 14KOTA Territory News RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Looking for a fun seasonal job this spring or summer? The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a seasonal job fair on…...

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kotatv.com > 03/13/2026 > rapid-city-high-school-alternative-school-hosting-prom-attire-giveaway-march-14

Rapid City High School Alternative school hosting prom attire giveaway March 14

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (102+ words) Rapid City High School Alternative school hosting prom attire giveaway March 14KOTA Territory News RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City High School Alternative school is hosting a prom attire giveaway on March 14 from 9:00- 1:00 at the 3rd floor gym. Its a first come…...

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kotatv.com > 03/13/2026 > black-hills-regional-job-fair-brings-more-than-80-employers-monument

Black Hills Regional Job Fair brings more than 80 employers to the Monument

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (144+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Jobseekers connected with more than 80 employers at the 28th annual Black Hills Regional Job Fair on Wednesday at the Monument. The fair ran from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employers from a variety of industries were present and looking to fill full-time,…...