Good morning, Rapid City.

Play It Forward 2026 is a fundraiser to assist local utility bills that will be held at Main Street Square on Saturday, June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Black Hills Energy will match donations up to $10,000 as partners host outdoor games (including cornhole and food trucks).

At the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in Wall, a 57.6-ft missile rests in its original silo under a glass dome as a Cold War relic.

Air Force and National Park Service crews restored it 25 years ago, and visitors today see a unique piece of history on Interstate 90.

The Rapid City Area Schools Board unanimously voted Tuesday, June 16 to pass the first reading of a revised policy standardizing late work deadlines districtwide (this measure aims to provide clear guidelines for students).

South Dakota has imposed stricter controls on livestock imports amid a rise in New World screwworm cases detected in Texas and New Mexico — while the FDA issued an emergency authorization for pet treatment tablets, with officials urging animal owners to watch for signs of infection.

Black Hills State University Athletics wrapped up their 14th RMAC season with a ninth finish and 525.5 points on June 17, marking the program's second-highest finish ever and highlighting a strong performance by the Yellow Jackets.

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.

LifeLight Hills Alive Festival

4-10 p.m. — Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience two full days of worship, music, and family fun at this vibrant community festival.