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Hot Springs 2026-2027 Welcome Magazine

Hot Springs 2026-2027 Welcome Magazine

A free visitors guide to the city of Hot Springs, SD located in the beautiful foothills of the Black Hills re…

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Wetzel family plans to bring new life to historic Bodega building

Wetzel family plans to bring new life to historic Bodega building

HOT SPRINGS – The Wetzel family of Hot Springs recently has purchased the historic sandstone Bodega building …

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Wind Cave National Park hit hard by Dec. 18 wind storm

Wind Cave National Park hit hard by Dec. 18 wind storm

HOT SPRINGS – The word “wind” in the name Wind Cave National Park is highly appropriate after the regionally-…

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Wind Cave National Park holds 29th annual Christmas Bird Count

Wind Cave National Park holds 29th annual Christmas Bird Count

HOT SPRINGS – Wind Cave National Park held its annual Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, Dec. 14. The count is p…

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Rio Grande Bible College of Texas expands to Hot Springs

Rio Grande Bible College of Texas expands to Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Rio Grande Bible College (RGBC) of Edinburg, Texas, has expanded to Hot Springs after its acqui…

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Pennant once again flying above historic Morris Grand building

Pennant once again flying above historic Morris Grand building

HOT SPRINGS – Since mid-September of this year a new pennant has been flying high above downtown Hot Springs …

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Castle Studios: Hot Springs’ eclectic mini-mall

Castle Studios: Hot Springs’ eclectic mini-mall

The “eclectic mini-mall” known as Castle Studios is bustling with activity as many businesses and sole propri…

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2025-26 Hot Springs Welcome Magazine

2025-26 Hot Springs Welcome Magazine

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It was an honor just to be nominated

It was an honor just to be nominated

HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA - This past Saturday, March 15, was the 85th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner of th…

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Jegeris takes over operation of Hot Springs Dairy Queen

Jegeris takes over operation of Hot Springs Dairy Queen

HOT SPRINGS – Walk into the Dairy Queen in Hot Springs and customers will see the bright, smiling face of…

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District 30 Legislative Crackerbarrel held in Hot Springs

District 30 Legislative Crackerbarrel held in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS - A District 30 Legislative Crackerbarrel was held on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15, in Hot Springs…

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Hot Springs' castle upon a hill bustling with activity

Hot Springs' castle upon a hill bustling with activity

HOT SPRINGS - There aren't any flaming arrows, battering rams, or catapults currently being used at the stone…

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New book chronicles the past and present of Moccasin Springs

New book chronicles the past and present of Moccasin Springs

HOT SPRINGS - A new book about Moccasins Springs by Marcus Heerdt and the owner of Moccasin Springs Natural M…

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'The Story of Moccasin Springs' book available now

'The Story of Moccasin Springs' book available now

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Firefighters respond to semi tractor fire inside old Armory building

Firefighters respond to semi tractor fire inside old Armory building

HOT SPRINGS - A possible electrical fire inside a semi tractor parked inside the former Armory building east …

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Wind Cave National Park hosts 28th annual Christmas Bird Count

Wind Cave National Park hosts 28th annual Christmas Bird Count

HOT SPRINGS - Wind Cave National Park held its annual Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, Dec. 15. The count is p…

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Artwork by Two Bulls showcased at Art House

Artwork by Two Bulls showcased at Art House

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University researchers awarded National Science Foundation grant to study fossils from Wind Cave

University researchers awarded National Science Foundation grant to study fossils from Wind Cave

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South Dakota's Wind Cave is now the world's sixth longest * South Dakota Searchlight

South Dakota's Wind Cave is now the world's sixth longest * South Dakota Searchlight

Wind Cave is now the sixth longest in the world as cave explorers have discovered new passageways, bringing t…

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2024-25 Hot Springs Welcome Magazine

2024-25 Hot Springs Welcome Magazine

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Hiking South Dakota: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Hiking Falcon Guides)

Hiking South Dakota: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Hiking Falcon Guides)

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'Spectacular in a Losing Effort' by Jerry F. Pillarelli available now

'Spectacular in a Losing Effort' by Jerry F. Pillarelli available now

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Wind Cave tours suspended again, but officials hope to solve elevator problems for good this time...

Wind Cave tours suspended again, but officials hope to solve elevator problems for good this time...

Long-lingering elevator problems at Wind Cave National Park will prevent cave tours this summer at the southw…

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Tribute to my grandmother in 'Hiking South Dakota'

Tribute to my grandmother in 'Hiking South Dakota'

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