Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills Community Bank presented a $350,000 check to Abbott House on Monday to support renovations at the newly acquired $2.4 million Wellfully facility, with funds partly from a Federal Home Loan Bank grant match, and its president said the donation shows a strong commitment to local nonprofits. KBHB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in South Dakota increased 2.7 cents per gallon to an average of $3.35 today—based on GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations. Global oil supply constraints keep prices volatile at both state and national levels. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Parks and Recreation (Bloom With Us) will host a gardening basics class for local youth to learn simple techniques. The event aims to inspire interest in gardening and strengthen our community green spaces. Rapid City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Rapid Valley, licensed counselor Bridget Williams led an equine therapy session on a recent Saturday at Red Horse Healing, teaching children safe treat ways and building trust *using Lakota culture.* The growing program is covered by most health insurers and reflects rising interest in equine-assisted therapy. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills State’s men’s and women’s rodeo teams placed sixth on Friday and Saturday at the Cyclone Stampede in Ames (Iowa). They will head to Brookings in two weeks for the Jackrabbit Stampede to continue their season. KBHB
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Easter Egg Hunt
6-8 p.m. — The Monument Ice Arena — Food available while supplies last — A fun-filled evening for kids 16 and under to hunt for Easter eggs.
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Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Rapid City Rush
7:05-11:59 PM — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Tahoe Knight Monsters clash with the Rapid City Rush in an exciting hockey showdown.
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Black Hills Dance Festival 2026
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM — The Monument — Early Bird pricing until April 1 — Enjoy workshops and evening dancing with a variety of professional instructors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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