Good morning, Rapid City.

SDSPA will launch its first Small Farms, Big Ideas summer tour series on June 10.

The guided bus tour departs from Kadoka Area School and stops at local farms to showcase niche innovations and sustainable practices (the tour costs $16 and includes lunch).

In 2025, Rapid City tourism generated $776.2 million and subsidized city services for roads, parks, and infrastructure, according to spokesperson Ally Formanek.

Rapid City ranks as the third best city for summer jobs according to a WalletHub report released this week (the study highlights a robust visitor industry and lower transportation costs that help workers keep more earnings).

On May 15 at 2:15 p.m., Saint Francis Indian School celebrated its shift from 'Needs Improvement' to 'Approaching Expectations' under the BIE system.

Superintendent Danielle Walking Eagle credited intentional leadership, focused instruction, and strong community support while announcing $1,000 performance incentives for principals and directors.

Candidates for Meade 46-1 School Board gathered Wednesday night at the Williams Administration Building in a forum hosted by the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce (including candidates running for both four-year and two-year terms).

Each discussed key issues like financial sustainability and funding.

Tribal leaders are boosting community resources this week across the region, with the Oglala Sioux Tribe upgrading emergency response, Standing Rock initiating a youth climate program, Rosebud opening a behavioral health center, and federal agencies expanding broadband grants to strengthen local services & opportunities.

City crews began restriping downtown parking spaces earlier this week on Main and Saint Joseph Streets to mark how far vehicles may extend into traffic.

Officials advise drivers of larger vehicles to use side street parking to avoid towing or citations.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation invites public comment on the proposed temporary closure of part of Racetrack Trail in Meade County for I-90 improvements.

Comments are accepted through June 12 via the project website or by mail, and the trail will be restored after about one year.

Federal officials signed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 on May 4, reducing mortgage delays for Native families on trust land by setting BIA review deadlines + establishing a realty ombudsman.

Housing advocates say the law will bring more timely decisions to tribal communities.

The Rapid City Sports Association held its 4th Annual Sports Hall of Fame Banquet in Rapid City to honor athletes like Lexi Glendenning, Gus Fink, Amity Strand, Broeden Sales, and Special Olympics Athlete Nathaniel Dickerson, who will later compete in Minneapolis.

Executive Director Domingo Rodriguez led the celebration.

Black Hills State University’s track team started its national championship run at Francis G.

Welch Stadium on Thursday night — Evie Boyd made her debut in the 3,000m steeplechase, finishing 17th and marking the school’s first women’s outdoor national appearance since 2022.

Post 320 edged out Post 22 5-3 in extra innings after Tegan Sayles' two-run single broke a 3-3 tie.

The teams will meet again on Wednesday, May 27 at Pete Lien Field + both sides posted strong pitching.

During Wednesday's regionals, four high school teams qualified for the State B Baseball Tournament.

In the north, Madison beat Groton Area 4-3 while Clark Area won 6-2; in the west, Platte-Geddes, Dakota Christian and White Lake defeated Rapid City Christian 6-1 as Winner/Colome won 18-8 over Belle Fourche Broncs.

Faith & Hope Women's Brunch

10 AM – 4 PM — The Monument — $ — Enjoy a day of inspiration featuring notable speakers and live Christian music.

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.

Black Hills Con 2026

12 PM-5 PM — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience three days of fandom fun with cosplayers, panels, and celebrity meet-and-greets.