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Rapid City
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 26th, local residents can access free showers, haircuts, clothing and housewares at Community Connect—an event set up to provide essential services for Rapid City families. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City residents gathered outside City Hall Friday afternoon—carrying signs, flags and banners to support local veterans. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Central's O'Loughlen — a member of the Rapid City Youth Council — and his peers visited the U.S. Capitol to learn ways to improve local community projects. The group will use these insights to guide upcoming initiatives. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ VFW Post 1273 in downtown Rapid City is raising about $40,000 for repairs on its historic facility—organizers say the ongoing campaign welcomes community contributions to maintain the building. Rapid City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base will be charged in federal court for second-degree murder of 21-year-old Sahela Sangrait whose remains were found near Hill City—Pennington County Sheriff's Office said. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Library users in Rapid City checked out nearly one million materials in 2024—reflecting strong public use of local library resources. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ The Rapid City School Board will vote Tuesday, March 18th at 5:30 p.m. on hiring Dr. Jami Jo Thompson as the next superintendent, with the meeting held at the RCAS Education Center Building — her selection follows a comprehensive search that included community input. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Custer State Park finished restoring the State Game Lodge with rooms honoring key historical figures. The park moved the Mickelson Chapel—a six-hour road relocation—to a busy area so it will open on April 25. Dakota News Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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March BHLD Luncheon Featuring Callie Meyer from Visit Rapid City
This luncheon will feature a keynote presentation by Callie Meyer, focusing on leadership development and networking opportunities for professionals in the community.
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30th Annual Corporate Free Throw Challenge
This event features teams competing in a free throw shooting challenge, hosted by The Club for Boys.
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Empty Bowl Soup Dinner for VOA
This community dinner features gourmet soups and activities for children, raising funds for VOA Northern Rockies services for those in need in South Dakota.
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Spring Fest with the Biergarten Band at The Journey Museum
Experience an evening of German music, food, and beer with the Biergarten Band, direct from Walt Disney World Epcot Center, at The Journey Museum.
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Horses & Self-Discovery
10 AM – 2 PM — Thunder Horse Stables — Contact for info — Experience the healing power of horses and reconnect with yourself.
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