Good morning, Rapid City.

The Lesmeister ranch, nine miles east of Eagle Butte, has parked its vintage Spirit of ’76 tractor to honor America 250, using it to haul hay today as a nod to the family’s long farming heritage (a tribute to generations of ranchers).

A governor-appointed board approved new prices and higher income limits for inmate-built affordable homes managed by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority, with changes effective July 1 and families earning up to $103,400 now eligible; a new mortgage assistance program will support buyers soon (details pending).

After Tuesday slack, the Black Hills State University women's rodeo team kept four cowgirls in the hunt for a spot in Saturday's short go; Haley Husted and Emma Ohm finished in the top-12 (tying for 11th and 12th in two events) while Sierra Steele's run ended with a tipped barrel.

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.