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Interview: Jim Aplan
Originally from Ft. Pierre, Jim Aplan was a rodeo cowboy who grew up collecting arrowheads to pay for movies on the weekends. In the first part of his…
Interview: Ailsa Snyder
Ailsa Snyder became a part of the Rapid City Community in 1989 after her husband finished his 21 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Ailsa was born and raised in Crofton, England. She served in the British Navy and was stationed in Naples, where she…
Interview: Betsy Best
Betsy's daughter, Leslee, interviewed her mother. Their conversation spanned from the first time Betsy met her future husband, Glenn Best, by catching a ride with him from Wasta to Wall, SD to the day Glenn passed away with Betsy remarking, "I want…
Interview: Bill Gikling
Interviewer Kim Morey talks with Bill about the changes in Rapid City. As a Rapid City businessman Bill talks about different business ventures, like his time owning the local Harley Davidson shop, as well as how the city expanded and the impact of…
Interview: Dan Senftner
Dan Senftner, President and CEO of Destination Rapid City, shares his passion of helping to develop Rapid City's downtown into a thriving, artistic, sociable, and community driven district. He discusses the planning, implementation, and creation of…
Interview: Dr. H. Streeter Shining
H. Streeter Shining has been a dedicated and involved community member of Rapid City for around 50 years. He was a practicing physician as well as an actor and supporter of sports and fine arts. He has worked and lived in other states, but he has…
Interview: Duane Whalen
Duane Whalen recounts growing up in Rapid City, SD, spanning from his days as a youth in the area to how he became the Activities Director for the Rapid City Area Schools.
Interview: Gale Holbrook
Former County Commissioner Gale Holbrook shares memories of his time as a barge operator in China and the Philippines and his experience owning a 75 unit mobile home park during the 1972 flood among other reflections.
Interview: Helen Wrede
Ken Wrede, Helen Wrede's middle son, reads a script his mother prepared while she interjects additional information. Her grandfather John Richard Brennan was a prominent figure in Rapid City history.
Interview: June Reddick
Originally from Owanka, South Dakota, June's ancestors moved to the area in the 1800's. She shares stories of "average, everyday life" growing up in the country during the Great Depression: from fly and mosquito infestations to being excited over the…
Interview: Lyndell Petersen
Lyndell speaks with interviewers about his time in South Dakota. He includes stories about South Dakota Legislature as well as the Pennington County Zoning.