Good morning, Rapid City.

Abbott House has added two foster homes, bringing its total to six therapeutic homes that serve children and teens who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect in Rapid City.

Emergency crews rescued an injured rock climber in the Sylvan Lake climbing area on Saturday morning at 10:50 a.m. using specialized full-body immobilization equipment (which acts as a body splint) before transferring the patient via air ambulance to Monument Health Custer Hospital; a second climber was evaluated for minor injuries.

At South Dakota's only large-scale gold mine, production dropped slightly last year while revenue increased by over $100 million thanks to higher gold prices (700 fewer ounces produced compared to 2024), according to the annual report presented Thursday to the state Board of Minerals and Environment.

GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations shows South Dakota gasoline prices fell 14.3 cents in the last week, averaging $3.78 per gallon today (48.3 cents lower than a month ago and 81.6 cents above last year’s price).

An area planning organization launched a new link to check daily traffic counts on Rapid City’s major streets today.

The online tool (showing counts from 10,000 to 40,000 vehicles) was developed with the GIS division and will soon include data from nearby counties.

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.

From Rails to Trails: A Journey Through History

6-7 p.m. — The Journey Museum — Free entry — Discover the transformation of the Black Hills railways into stunning recreational trails through engaging films.