BOX ELDER — What began as a family vacation to the Black Hills has led Ben Markwardt and his family to plant themselves, and their faith, in the Box Elder community. While camping and exploring attractions in the Black Hills, Markwardt said his family realized two things: the community was rapidly growing, and there were […]
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BOX ELDER — The Douglas School District is celebrating longtime educator, coach and administrator Sean Gholson. Gholson was recently named the new Douglas Middle School principal. Gholson has served as Douglas High School assistant principal for the past five years, but his career began as a social studies teacher in North Dakota. He transferred to […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Jason Fleming, Nicole Mitzel, and Emmet Reistroffer did not respond to The Guardian questionnaire. The South Dakota primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Before registered voters head to the polls, The Guardian is providing a recap of each candidate running for South Dakota District 35 Senate and House of Representatives and each’s initiatives […]
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BOX ELDER — The Box Elder City Council has recommended against paying into a tax levy that helps fund the Rapid City Public Library, a decision that will require Box Elder residents to pay a $130 annual fee to access library services beginning June 1. Pennington County notified the Rapid City Public Library in late […]
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BOX ELDER —The Box Elder City Council directed City staff to draft a proposed ordinance that could allow residents to occupy chickens within city limits. The recommendation followed results from two public meetings and an online poll which reported 313 residents supported allowing chickens within city limits and 138 opposed, according to city officials. The […]
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BOX ELDER — The Box Elder City Council approved the hiring of Henry “Hank” Prim as city administrator with an initial salary of $155,669.07 during its May 19 meeting. Prim is set to start June 15. Meeting agendas and minutes reviewed did not include discussion of City Administrator Doug Curry’s retirement or departure. City officials […]
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BOX ELDER — Box Elder audiences will get a taste of nationally touring comedy later this month when comedian Nick Murphy performs at The Box on May 23. Murphy has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Murphy is from Atlanta, Ga., and now resides in Texas. He […]
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BOX ELDER — The Douglas High School girls soccer team will see new leadership in the upcoming fall season. Heather Altman was named head coach of the Patriot team. This is Altman’s first time coaching at the high school level, and she is excited to get started and grow the team both in skill and […]
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BOX ELDER — The Douglas High School volleyball team will be under new leadership during the 2026 season. Keeley Anderson was named head coach of the Patriots. Anderson is transitioning from Newcastle, Wyo., this summer. “Keeley is going to bring a strong vision for the program and help establish a clear identity of what it […]
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BOX ELDER — It’s no secret. Box Elder is growing. In June 2025, the Box Elder Economic Development Association formed with a mission to grow the community and attract new businesses and jobs to the area. Nearly one year later, the organization has rebranded as Forward Box Elder and is already putting plans into action, […]
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