Rapid City Journal
Rapid City, South Dakota, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary daily newspaper for the Black Hills region of South Dakota, this publication has provided local news, investigative journalism, and community coverage since its founding in 1878. Its extensive reach makes it a vital source of information for residents and visitors interested in the political, cultural, and environmental issues affecting Western South Dakota.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Characterized by a sharp divide between metropolitan dailies and isolated rural weeklies, the regional press has served wide geographical territories since the territorial era. The Gannett-owned Argus Leader in Sioux Falls stands as the largest daily, driving mainstream news coverage across the eastern counties. Further west, Lee Enterprises operates the Rapid City Journal, tracing its origins back to 1878 as a Black Hills mining camp publication. Central and northern circulation is supported by the local Capital Journal in Pierre and the Aberdeen American News. Tribal journalism also maintains a critical presence, driven by independent reservation publications serving Indigenous communities. Paperboy indexes 39 South Dakota newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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