Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A hit-and-run on May 9 after 9:00 p.m. along Pendleton Drive and Culvert Street in southern Rapid City caused a power outage when a pickup truck hit an electrical box and fled—police later tracked down truck owner Bronson Byrd from San Juan Capo, California and took him to Pennington county jail. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Takes War Bonnett-Beauvais, an Oglala Lakota genealogy researcher and former journalist, was honored on Friday at the South Dakota Historical Society conference in Deadwood with the Governor’s Award for History for her work in uncovering family histories—she uses her research to help Lakota youth connect with their heritage. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Berglund, a Rapid City greenhouse specialist, taught kindergarten students at Grandview Elementary School about seeds and plant care on Friday morning—providing young gardeners hands-on experience with plant growth. Rapid City Journal
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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City View Trolley Tour
1:30-3:30 p.m. — The Journey Museum — $10.00 — Explore Rapid City's top sights aboard a fun and quirky trolley ride.
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She's Gonna Bolt! 5K Walk/Run
12 AM – 12 PM — Founders Park — $200+ in donations — Participate in a community-driven 5K for Alzheimer's and dementia awareness inspired by a personal story.
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Whiskey Myers Live Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Summit Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of Southern rock with Whiskey Myers and special guests Bayker Blankenship and Pony Bradshaw.
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