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Tax break for Libertyland USA heads to Rapid City referendum

January vote, $27M boost for proposed Black Hills theme park drawing statewide intrigue

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Joe Sneve
Nov 07, 2025
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The South Dakota political world is watching as Rapid City voters decide whether a $125 million theme park and entertainment district should receive an eight-figure boost from City Hall.

Business and economic development advocates rallied this week behind Libertyland USA and a tax increment financing (TIF) district that would cover $27 million in infrastructure and site preparation costs.

Sioux Falls could offload another parking lot in downtown redevelopment push

Sioux Falls could offload another parking lot in downtown redevelopment push

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