Good Day
Rapid City
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City’s Dakota Rural Action is hosting a public panel on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. to examine the merger of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy and its support for data centers (via confidential agreements). Community voices will discuss potential impacts on grid reliability and the environment. KBHB
- ➤ Rapid City People's Alliance is hosting a block party (offering free hot dogs and hamburgers) with games and activities to encourage residents to vote today. The event aims to boost voter involvement and community spirit. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Local law enforcement agencies met with community members Monday morning at Sturgis Coffee for a Coffee with a Cop event — police from several departments answered questions and built connections; organizers plan another session in July. KBHB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota tourism official Jim Hagen said that higher gas prices might drive regional road trips, supporting a resilient tourism season. Rapid City’s Real America Birthday Bash (with drone shows, parades and fireworks) is scheduled for July 1-4. South Dakota News Watch
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota fuel prices have risen nearly 16 cents per gallon to an average of $4.20 today based on a GasBuddy survey (628 stations). Analysts note that shifts in the oil market could push prices higher in the coming days. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The brackets are set for the Class A Baseball Super-Regionals starting Thursday, May 14, with the Sturgis Scoopers (seeded 13th) facing Yankton in a best-of-three series; Game 1 is Friday at 5:00 p.m. (MT) and Game 2 is Saturday morning, while Spearfish, Sioux Falls, and Brandon Valley arrange other matchups. KBHB
- ➤ In legion baseball Sunday, Rapid City Post 22 won two games against Laramie with scores of 14-4 and 16-0 while Post 320 closed the weekend by claiming two wins over the Casper Oilers to boost their record to 9-2. KBHB
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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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Faith & Hope Women's Brunch
10 AM – 4 PM — The Monument — $ — Enjoy a day of inspiration featuring notable speakers and live Christian music.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Studio Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer in a stunning candlelit setting.
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