Revisit the flood, 50 years later
The 50th commemoration of the 1972 Black Hills Flood is June 9th.
It’s a time to honor survivors, and the 238 lives lost.
-Click here for the 50th Rapid City Flood and Greenway Commemoration schedule of events-
It’s a time to honor survivors, and the 238 lives lost.
-Click here for the 50th Rapid City Flood and Greenway Commemoration schedule of events-
Flood survivors, in their own words
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An 8-year-old child is only survivor. The passengers were headed to an Easter festival before the bus plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames.
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Lace them up, basketball fans, it’s time for The Box Out 5v5 Basketball Tournament! Join us in this 3-day tournament for an epic battle of shootouts & skills as players step up with their team and compete for the championship title! Room packages available for teams at the Courtyard by Marriott.
Tournament Style:
Single-elimination bracket play
Divisions:
Grades 6-12
Pool Play:
Friday evening & Saturday morning
Bracket Play:
Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning
Last day to register is Sunday, May 12! -
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