Good Day
Rapid City
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire near Buffalo Gap has burned about 6,000 acres and is now 40% contained as firefighters work to secure the area, with officials still investigating the cause. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In late March, USDA ended a program that helped new and Native American farmers in Lower Brule get money and advice to start farming. Tribal leaders say the cut makes it harder for local growers to access funds they need to build their businesses & support their communities. South Dakota News Watch
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Rapid City Stevens won back-to-back prep tennis matches by sweeping Brookings and SF Washington 9-0, showing strong performance on the court using hard work and skill. KBHB
- ➤ Rapid City Post 22 opened its legion season today by sweeping Sheridan—winning 12-2 and 12-1 in a twin bill. The Hardhats built an 8-run burst in the fourth inning of game one and scored 10 runs in the third inning of game two. KBHB
- ➤ Yesterday, the Yellow Jackets nearly upset the number nine team in a doubleheader game as they held a four-run lead with only four outs but lost when Christian’s late surge ended their hopes, dropping them in all four games of the series. KBHB
- ➤ South Dakota Mines Golf will host the Texas Roadhouse Spring Invite at the Golf Club at Red Rock (today and tomorrow, Apr. 13-14). KBHB
- ➤ Area athletes competed in the Queen City Classic Track and Field Meet in Spearfish last Friday, where RC Central edged Stevens by 1.5 points - clinching the boys title while Stevens won the girls title with 165.5 points. Key winners included Fox Pendegraft in the 100 meters and Nolan Long in the 200. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a single-player game. You compete with your previous self.
~ Naval Ravikant
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