Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kristin’s Kreations Cottage Bakery, run by Kristin Huntington, opened its self-serve pop-up in South Sturgis (2800 Racoon Road) on Saturday and offers homemade cookies, sourdough bread, and bagels. New batches will be ready Friday evening and payments can be made by cash or Venmo. KBHB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A fact brief clarifies that Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills, renamed from Harney Peak in 2016, stands at 7,231 feet — although taller peaks exist in Greenland and Spain, it remains the highest point east of the Rockies in the United States. South Dakota News Watch
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a $4 million investment for a gunsmith program at Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City Tuesday; he said the move supported the state's commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights (contrasting with other states' policies). Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yellow Jackets improved their score by five shots on day two of the Texas Roadhouse Invite, posting 352 after a 357 round yesterday and finishing fourth overall. Team leaders Katie Jorgenson, Shelbi Gardner, and Leyni Stavola drove the play with a shotgun start on the back nine on April 14. KBHB
- ➤ South Dakota Mines Track & Field rescheduled the Bauer Open to today at O’Harra Stadium. 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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Homeschool South Dakota Conference 2026
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — The Monument — Check website for registration fees — Connect with fellow homeschoolers for networking and sharing educational resources.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
~ James Clear
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