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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: 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: Verne Sheppard; Part 1
Verne talks about his time as a broadcast professional in the area. He tells stories about folks he's interviewed, including Johnny Cash, Jimmy Dean, and Henry Fonda to name a few. Verne also remembers the 1972 Flood and how it affected his job at…
Interview: Verne Sheppard; Part 2
Verne talks to Bev about his time as a broadcaster in the Black Hills. He remembers his conversations with politicians and entertainers alike! He also talks about some local favorites like the Black Hills Passion Play.
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: 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: Milo Winter
Milo Winter shares memories from directing the Stevens High School and Municipal Band. Special events include playing halftime at a Broncos game, performing at Mt. Rushmore and trips to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
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: 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…