Good Day
Rapid City
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students in the Black Hills attended an IceCube masterclass to study data from the South Pole's neutrino observatory — a program that included lectures and hands-on analysis — while listening to physics experts. The event offered them practical experience with scientific techniques and the chance to explore how professionals identify elusive cosmic particles. KELOLAND
- ➤ Rapid City Area Schools said Lakota language and cultural lessons will continue after a U.S. Department of Education letter warned against DEI initiatives—Indian Education Director Ira Taken Alive said that these lessons are protected as treaty rights and not part of a DEI program. The district noted increased Native student enrollment and is preparing for its annual feather ceremony for Native graduates on May 21. Rapid City Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Fire Department will conduct a controlled burn in Robbinsdale Park — the park will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 22-24 — to lower wildfire risk as crews manage the burn and residents may notice smoke nearby. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining order that blocked the government from deporting a South Dakota School of Mines student — Priya Saxena — and restored her F-1 visa after it was revoked based on a 2021 misdemeanor. Her attorney said she will attend school and graduate at next month's ceremony. KBHB
- ➤ The state library said it will not renew interlibrary courier services (due to funding cuts) after contracts expire and this change could affect interlibrary loan programs in Rapid City and the Black Hills (libraries may experience service modifications). Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Native American players transformed basketball in South Dakota with a fast, dynamic style that evolved over a century even as teams faced exclusion from the state high school association in the 1920s. Today, tournaments like the Lakota Nation Invitational and Dakota Oyate Challenge give local teams a chance to honor heritage and compete — bridging a challenging past with new opportunities. KBHB
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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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Buffalo Hunt Coaster Adventure
2:30-3 p.m. — Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show — Starting at $26 — Experience the thrilling Buffalo Hunt Coaster while aiming at targets and enjoying unlimited rides all day long.
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Rainbow Run 5k 2025
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Old Storybook Island Shelter — $25 for adults, free under 18 — Experience a vibrant and colorful 5k run for all ages and fitness levels.
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