Owner of only comedy club in South Dakota shares importance of Black Hills community [Video]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – There’s a saying that goes, “Laughter is the best form of medicine,” and one new business is bringing that medication to the corner of 7th and Saint Joseph Streets.

West River Comedy Club had its grand opening earlier this month and what makes this place so unique is “it’s the only comedy club in South Dakota,” according to Trevor Ryan, owner of West River Comedy Club.

Ryan is a stand-up comedian who has been touring and hosting with West River Comedy in the Black Hills since 2019.

“We wanted our space for so long, so we were able to make that leap and sign a lease here and get something going,” Ryan said.

Ryan said the name and location of the venue came about because, “‘West River is the best river,’ you know? So, I just wanted to name it because I just love this area.”

Before opening West River Comedy Club, Ryan started open …