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Rapid City
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After more than 18 months of closure, the Sugar Shack in the Black Hills is back up and running, now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with 14 extra seats available. Owner Trevor Kautzman said the new design feels both familiar and improved + customer support has been strong since reopening. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new bronze sculpture called Tiwahe, meaning family in Lakota, was installed Saturday morning at the Beverly Stabber Warne Memorial Plaza to honor Native children who died at the boarding school; the design features handprints and symbols representing nearly 50 children. The project was funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — the Dakota Charitable Foundation also contributed — and the memorial site is set to expand with additional statues and a healing center. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stevens High School band director George Dragoo said every day feels just the greatest as the band marks 20 years of strong performance. He leads daily rehearsals that build student skill and pride+ and plans to continue the tradition with upcoming events. Rapid City Journal
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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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June Fest 2025
2-10:30 p.m. — Memorial Park Bandshell — Free entry — Celebrate summer with food trucks, bouncy castles, giveaways, and raffles at this family-friendly festival.
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2025 SDVBCA Coaches Clinic
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Best Western Ramkota Hotel — Registration fees apply — Enhance your coaching skills and network at the National High School Coaches Association Convention.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
8 a.m. — Career Learning Center of the Black Hills — $2090 — Master the fundamentals of C# programming with expert-led instruction over five days.
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Wild West Wednesdays Rodeo
5-9 p.m. — Hart Ranch Camping Resort — Ticketed event — Experience action-packed rodeo events including bull riding and barrel racing with food trucks and live entertainment.
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Summer Music Series: Nervous Turtles
5-7 p.m. — Firehouse Wine Cellars — Free entry — Enjoy upbeat classic rock covers by Nervous Turtles in a vibrant setting.
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