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Rapid City
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Rapid City have united to offer free meals to anyone in need—community feed events are held every other Monday and local businesses are invited to help support families. This effort aims to provide essential savings and a warm gathering for those who participate. KELOLAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews battled the 1.5-acre Pioneer Ridge Fire near Rockerville Monday at 1:00 p.m.—several agencies worked to control the blaze off U.S. Highway 16. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USDA cut funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools programs that supplied fresh, local foods to schools and food banks — a move that Feeding South Dakota says will make it harder for families to get healthy meals and hurt small local farms. Local groups worry that the loss of over $1 billion in support will increase food insecurity as costs and demand for fresh produce rise. South Dakota News Watch
- ➤ Today, St. Joseph Street lanes reopened after crews finished the road project ahead of schedule — completing the work in one week instead of the planned two — improving local traffic flow. Rapid City Journal
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Spring Bash
7-11 p.m. — Aby's Rapid City — $15 tickets — Enjoy a lively community event with entertainment for all ages.
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Martin Bonato Estate Online Auction
April 28, 6:00 PM MDT — Martin Jurisch & Assoc. Showroom — Online bidding available — Explore over 460 lots of antiques, collectibles, glassware, and more in this exclusive online auction.
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Gateway to Growth Enrichment Sessions
4-5:30 p.m. — 1400 Turbine Dr, Rapid City, SD — Free entry — Launch your health care career with insights from experts and educational partners.
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The First-Annual Pet Gala
6-9 p.m. — Dahl Arts Center — Charity event — Celebrate our furry friends at this semi-formal gala featuring a silent auction for local animal welfare.
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Partnering with Wings of Wonder: Airport Readiness Tour
6 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Rapid City Regional Airport — Free entry — Explore travel readiness for families with extra abilities while practicing airport processes.
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