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Rapid City
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mount Rushmore National Memorial announced a ticket lottery for the July 3 fireworks display & interested visitors should check the official website for how to apply. Rapid City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The BHSU Center for American Indian Studies will host its 41st annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi at the Donald E. Young Center on April 18 at noon to conclude American Indian Awareness Week. The event will feature Indigenous dancers, singers, and drummers. Native Sun News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CDKC Extension Service has introduced a new coloring book for K-12 classrooms that teaches plant science and Cheyenne language using QR codes (created by Director Henry Thompson and student interns). Educators can contact CDKC for a copy until supplies run out. Native Sun News
- ➤ Rapid City Area Schools Board approved a bond proposal lowering the plan to $107 million to upgrade 23 schools, including three new elementary schools + address safety and HVAC issues. The district will share more details ahead of the referendum in November. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Colman Egan High School and McCrossan Boy’s Ranch today; she then joined Governor Larry Rhoden at Flandreau Indian School where over 100 students took part in interactive History Rocks! activities during her Returning Education to the States Tour. Native Sun News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills State University track and field athletes competed at Mines Midweek and Multi at the Stermole Track and Field Complex on Wednesday and Thursday, earning NCAA Provisional and four top-10 marks in school history plus career-best marks by Cassidy Goddard in the hammer throw and javelin. KBHB
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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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RAD City 2 - 80s & 90s Car Show
6-10 p.m. — Central States Fair, Inc. — Free entry — Cruise back in time at the ultimate 80s & 90s car show with classic rides and good vibes.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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