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I would have never dreamed my second interview with Patrick Dame would be a discussion of how we would get our once-skyrocketing air service "back on track". That's all part of finding our new normal. Nothing is unaffected by the pandemic. J
As Stephen Gurgel puts it, "the Black Hills is the best place to be quarantined!". Even in troublesome times, the optimism inherent among us hearty folks from Rapid City can't be contained forever. Joe Avvampato, this week's other guest, echo
Join us for a very candid visit with four major leaders in our Rapid City Hospitality sector.Listen as they share their accounts detailing how the COVID virus hit their businesses, how they view their challenges, their efforts to adapt, and the
We're all asking the same question...in Rapid City, in South Dakota, all across America, all over Planet Earth! What will our 'New Normal' be in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Join us for a candid conversation with nationally-known Econom
It's the "talk of the town" in Rapid City...the new organization called Elevate Rapid City!Learn how this innovative concept is taking our city to new heights! Join me for a conversation with Elevate Rapid City Board Chair, David Lust!
New career options for School of Mines graduates and entrepreneurs from all over are available in a big way right here in Rapid City! That's because of the fast-growing organization called Ascent Innovation! Join us for an enlightening visit
Most folks in the Rapid City, the Black Hills, and our neighboring states are familiar with the name "Black Hills Energy". It's a company that has quietly, gradually grown and evolved over its history of nearly 140 years from a small, local po
Whether people agree or disagree with his policies, Mayor Steve Allender is dedicated to doing what he feels he was elected to do....lead. And he does so with a style all his own. Meet our dynamic and driven mayor in this hour-long candid int
Look across Rapid City's landscape and ask yourself..."What was here 140 years ago that is still here today?" One answer that may surprise you is...The Rapid City Journal! Meet Publisher Matthew Tranquill and Editor Kent Bush. Find out why th
Chris has a Holiday message for you!Here's a big "thank you" to all you Amplify Rapid City listeners!Pleased stay tuned in the New Year of 2020 for more great weekly episodes!
What in the world does one of the 15 funniest movies of all time have to do with Rapid City and the Black Hills? As it turns out... A LOT! Join me for a fun-filled visit with Napoleon Dynamite Producer, Sean Covel. Find out the surprising wa
IF YOU WERE A YOUNG FAMILY GETTING ALL GEARED UP TO MOVE TO ANOTHER CITY….…ITS PRETTY SAFE TO SAY THAT CHECKING OUT THE K-12 SCHOOLS IN YOUR NEW CITY WOULD BE PRETTY CLOSE TO THE TOP OF YOUR LIST OF PRIORITIES. WELL...HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! JOI
We want to grow and develop as a city. And we want to do it the right way. So how do we make that happen? The first step is to get familiar with some important facts. Join me for the first installment of an ongoing series and learn why I ca
In years gone by, local theaters were always to be found in a city's downtown area. In larger cities, you may have had several to choose from. Now...not so much. And if you do find one, it would be pretty difficult to beat the experience you
What takes 100 volunteers, draws 10,000 people every Thursday night to Downtown Rapid City, and consists of 3 hours of fun for the whole family? It's Rapid City's signature summer weekly event, Summer Nights! Learn all about it from Summer Ni
Rapid City is probably the world's most famous example of a weather term known as the "Banana Belt" effect. For most purposes, that's great news if you live here, but it can be delightfully confusing (and amusing) as well. Here to explain is
Many larger cities have a zoo...Rapid City included...Our zoo, however is a zoo like no other ANYWHERE! As a matter of fact, Rapid City is home to the world's largest REPTILE zoo! You heard right! Meet the man behind this very unique, tradem
A great city just wouldn't be a great city without a really great college. By any standard, The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology fits that description. President Jim Rankin, SDSM*T's first President who is also an alumnus, joins us to
When you see a new development or major building project just getting underway, do you think..."I wonder what they are putting in there?" You wouldn't be alone. This week's episode, "It's All About Us...Us...Us!", puts a face, and a voice to
Here's an idea! Round up 6 sculptors (they all have to be from South Dakota) and get them to work together for 20 years doing life-size bronze likenesses of all the U.S. Presidents from Washington to Obama. Then...get the city of Rapid City t
What do you get when you mix the world's richest ingredients with a "quirky" girl from California who suddenly found herself living in South Dakota? The answer is nothing short of amazing, but you may find yourself ordering up a box to really
Who doesn't have fond memories of going to "The Fair"? Ron Jeffries, General Manager of Rapid City's Central States Fair, has not only the job of helping create those memories every year for attendees, but he does it all over again every winte
On June 9 and 10, 1972, Rapid City went down in history as the site of one of the worst natural disasters to ever occur in America. The Rapid City Flood, as it is now known, forever changed the course of this popular city in the heart of the U
On June 9 and 10, 1972, Rapid City went down in history as the site of one of the worst natural disasters to ever occur in America. The Rapid City Flood, as it is now known, forever changed the course of this popular city in the heart of the U
On June 9 and 10, 1972, Rapid City went down in history as the site of one of the worst natural disasters to ever occur in America. The Rapid City Flood, as it is now known, forever changed the course of this popular city in the heart of the U
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