Good Day
Rapid City
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Box Elder man died in a crash on South Cabin Road (5 miles west of Highway 73 and 15 miles south of Lemmon). Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State government boards will hold several public meetings this week starting Tuesday, April 22, with events like the Equal Access to Our Courts Commission meeting at 10 a.m. CT by teleconference, the Public Utilities Commission meeting at 1:30 p.m. CT in room 414 at the Capitol, and the Birth to 3 Interagency Coordinating Council meeting at 3 p.m. CT. Additional sessions are set for Wednesday and Thursday with the Accountancy and Massage Therapy Boards and others—no meetings are scheduled today or Friday, and the Addiction and Prevention Professionals Board will meet next Monday at 9 a.m. CT. KELOLAND
- ➤ The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled in favor of seven Air National Guard members who sued adjutant general Mark Morrell for benefits owed under USERRA after an involuntary activation. The unanimous decision stated the members are entitled to accrued military leave — and the case is sent back for more review — while the adjutant general’s office has not commented. KBHB
- ➤ The USDA Forest Services’ Rocky Mountain Region is hiring permanent firefighters in national forests in South Dakota, with jobs including forestry technician roles for wildland fires (salaries range from $26,000 to $52,000 a year). Applications (for up to 1,100 positions nationwide) are now open. KELOLAND
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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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City View Trolley Tour
1:30-3:00 p.m. — The Journey Museum — $10.00 — Explore Rapid City's top sites from a quirky trolley while soaking in local history.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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