Published June 20, 2012, 12:00 AM

Flood victim


Cheryl Runestad’s headstone is pictured at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Runestad, whose high school yearbook photo is also included in this image, is believed to be the only Mitchell resident to die in the historic Rapid City flood 40 years ago. (Photo Illustration by Chris Huber/Republic)


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