Good morning, Rapid City.

Residents in Philip are increasingly turning to UPS as USPS delivery delays disrupt newspaper distribution, package shipments, and daily operations (with local publishers reporting slower mail and rising costs).

Community leaders and lawmakers will work with USPS officials to seek service improvements.

According to GasBuddy data, South Dakota gasoline prices dropped 7.7 cents in the past week to average $3.92 (today), which is 38 cents lower than a month ago yet still $1.06 above last year's rate.

South Dakota State University Extension has added seasonal staff statewide for its Garden Hotline this summer during the 2026 growing season.

Rapid City residents with plant questions can rely on the hotline for expert advice.

Rapid City Parks and Recreation is asking members of the community to review and comment on its draft Master Plan until Wednesday, June 17.

Officials will use the feedback to update the plan before it is presented to the Common Council on July 6.

The Black Hills State University women’s rodeo team saw cowgirls Haley Husted and Jayda Reinert earn top-20 finishes (in goat tying and barrel racing) on Monday morning at the College National Finals Rodeo.

Three of the four athletes are set to compete in the second go on Tuesday.

The 2026 Yellow Jacket Golf Classic, presented by Stadium Sports Grill, will tee off on June 27 at Spearfish Canyon Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start + dinner to follow as registration remains open.

Little Explorers Dinosaur Workshop

11 AM – 12 PM — Rapid City Public Library — Free entry — Hatch your own dinosaur with fizzy science and creative fun.

Soulful Sounds Concert

7-9 p.m. — Dahl Arts Center — $35-$90 — Experience a candlelit Jazzy R&B concert with Acute Inflections inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

The Little Prince by Flutter Productions

7:30-9 p.m. — Performing Arts Center of Rapid City — Tickets available starting June 8th — Experience a magical theatrical adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved classic.

Backyard Chickens 101

1-3 p.m. — Rapid City Public Library — Free entry — Discover the essentials of raising chickens at home, from coop design to care and feeding.