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Rapid City
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An environmental organization and a Native American advocacy group say that two drilling proposals threaten important cultural sites in the Black Hills. One plan by a local company will test graphite at Pe’ Sla+ a sacred Lakota site+ while another Canadian proposal seeks uranium exploration near Craven Canyon with public comments open. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota board overseeing the 911 system approved a grant program on Thursday to help call centers upgrade their equipment using extra funds from a recent surcharge increase—officials said the program, which provides roughly $80,000 per month, will support needed updates and consolidation efforts with more details coming in June. KBHB
- ➤ Overnight construction on U.S. Highway 385 near the Sheridan Lake Road intersection will begin May 5, with crews working nightly from the south end of Pactola Dam & Calumet Road until July 30. Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes as flaggers control traffic 24 hours a day. KBHB
- ➤ South Dakota National Guard and wildfire agencies held a training drill near Hot Springs on May 2. The exercise used helicopters that dipped 500-gallon buckets in Angostura Reservoir — teams practiced water drops on marked fire targets to prepare for the coming fire season. Rapid City Journal
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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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Prospector Challenge Finals
May 30, 7 AM – June 1, 4 PM — Central States Fair, Inc. — $3,700 Added Money — A thrilling pole bending competition featuring substantial awards and opportunities for all participants.
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Frühlingsfest
1-5 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free entry — Celebrate spring with shopping, live music, and local brews in Rapid City.
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Frühlingsfest Spring Festival
12-8 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free entry — Experience a vibrant spring market with handmade goods, local food, and live music for the whole family.
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