# rapid city (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rapid city. Page: Feed: --- ## [Upward Lightning near Bertram, TX, 2026-05-26](https://ztresearch.blog/2026/08/07/upward-lightning-near-bertram-tx-2026-05-26/) _2026-08-08 · ZTResearch · (untitled)_ On the evening of 26 May 2026, Levi Riggins recorded multiple upward lightning flashes from a tall tower near Bertram, Texas. This tower located at coordinates 30.726194, -97.990389 is 1,960 ft tall. Between 03:54:51 UTC and 06:24:15 UTC, 2026-05-27 (2254 – 0124 local), he witnessed 18 lightning flashes attached to the tower from 17 km away. He \[…\] ## [The Light of Night](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/31/the-light-of-night/) _2026-07-31 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Can we save South Dakota’s dark skies? ## [Singing the Blues in the Black Hills](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/31/singing-the-blues-in-the-black-hills/) _2026-07-31 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Bobby Joe Holman has been to music’s proverbial mountaintop, and he believes he found its peak in South Dakota. ## [Yankton’s Downtown Strip](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/31/yanktons-downtown-strip/) _2026-07-31 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Yankton’s strip along the river has become a destination, and now the mall is re-opening. Is the town big enough for both? ## [Weekend Roundup!](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/17/weekend-roundup/) _2026-07-17 · Hannah Schaefer · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Three ways to spend your weekend in South Dakota. ## [A Celebration of South Dakota’s Diverse Cultures](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/16/a-celebration-of-south-dakotas-diverse-cultures/) _2026-07-16 · Stori Westphal · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ The 605 Unity Jam in Wagner was a vibrant celebration of the cultures that make South Dakota unique. From music and dancing to community and friendship, our staff enjoyed capturing the spirit of the day. Browse the slideshow to see highlights from this unforgettable event. ## [A Celebration of the Arts](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/13/a-celebration-of-the-arts/) _2026-07-13 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Our July/August issue is out, and it’s packed with stories that celebrate our vibrant arts culture. Written in collaboration with Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council, this 148-page issue also serves as our annual South Dakota Arts Journal. Here’s some of what you’ll read inside: Subscribe online or call (800) 456-5117 \[…\] ## [Weekend Roundup! Three Ways to Spend Your Weekend in South Dakota](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/07/10/weekend-roundup-three-ways-to-spend-your-weekend-in-south-dakota/) _2026-07-10 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ 1. Rooted: A Prairie Arts Weekend (July 10–12, Geddes) Head to the Missouri River region for this three-day celebration of art, music and place. Authentic Arts 605 in Geddes is hosting original art, workshops, demonstrations, wellness experiences, heritage stories, live music, food and prairie-inspired gathering spaces. A perfect weekend for slowing down and soaking in the landscape. \[…\] ## [Black Hills in Bloom](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/06/15/black-hills-in-bloom/) _2026-06-15 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Black Hills wildflowers are bursting with color. Spearfish photographer John Mitchell captured this gallery over the weekend. ## [Dakota’s Doolittle Raiders](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/05/29/dakotas-doolittle-raiders/) _2026-05-29 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Tracing the paths of two South Dakota war heroes ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ty4EHld6CxOc) _2026-05-29 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Yes, We Pe-Can](https://southdakotamagazine.com/2026/05/29/yes-we-pe-can/) _2026-05-29 · john · SouthDakotaMagazine.com_ Nut trees can flourish in a sliver of South Dakota, but will their growers ever be more than hobbyists? ## [A Visit to the Very Large Array, New Mexico](https://ztresearch.blog/2026/04/26/a-visit-to-the-very-large-array-new-mexico/) _2026-04-26 · ZTResearch · (untitled)_ I got to check off a bucket list item by visiting the Very Large Array near Magdalena, New Mexico. This radio telescope array contains 27 large antennas which are arranged in a Y formation. They can be spaced in four different configurations to optimize the resolution for the subjects being observed. During my visit, the \[…\] ## [An Electrifying 9 Minute Look at 0.6 Seconds of Lightning](https://ztresearch.blog/2026/04/04/an-electrifying-9-minute-look-at-0-6-seconds-of-lightning/) _2026-04-04 · ZTResearch · (untitled)_ On the evening of July 17th, 2023, I witnessed the most spectacular upward lightning flash of my research career. What made it the most spectacular was not only the behavior of the upward flash but how I was able to observe it and analyze it. Title of a Book – a single digital still image \[…\] ## [Understanding Lightning: A Lecture Series](https://ztresearch.blog/2026/03/29/understanding-lightning-a-lecture-series/) _2026-03-29 · ZTResearch · (untitled)_ After 20+ years of studying lightning, I have created a lecture series entitled “Understanding Lightning.” Using highs-speed video, animations and electromagnetic data analysis results, the 9 part series seeks to describe and explain what I consider to be the current understanding of lightning. This explanation is based on current and historic scientific peer-reviewed literature and \[…\] ## [Lightning Highlights, 2024](https://ztresearch.blog/2026/02/08/lightning-highlights-2024/) _2026-02-08 · ZTResearch · (untitled)_ 2024 saw a number of different storm types and behaviors with some exceptional flashes. Bear Butte seemed to be the best place to film this year with a lot of close flashes. On Sep 14th, I captured a shot I have been hoping to get for over 30 years. A Man Walking A Dinosaur metal \[…\] ## [Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS Visits South Dakota and Wyoming](https://ztresearch.blog/2024/11/30/comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-visits-south-dakota-and-wyoming/) _2024-12-01 · ZTResearch · (untitled)_ The much anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS made its closest pass to Earth on Oct 12th, and the skies over western South Dakota remained clear for the spectacle. With the comet rising higher each evening in western sky, the only challenge to observing it was the bright waxing gibbous moon to the east which kept the skies \[…\]