Good morning, Rapid City.

Business bankruptcy filings in South Dakota remain below pre-pandemic levels, but an increase in business closures and family farm Chapter 12 filings signals a shift—Professor Robert Miller of SDSU attributes the trend to the higher cost of Chapter 11 filings, while Katie Johnson urges exit planning for struggling businesses.

Six Black Hills State men’s track & field and cross country athletes were named to the CSC Academic All-District team on Tuesday, with two advancing as Academic All-America finalists while additional honorees will be announced July 14.

South Dakota Mines Men’s Basketball coach Michael Iseman announced today the hiring of Christian Depollar as an assistant coach, adding him to the Hardrockers staff to support the team's season goals.

On Tuesday, six Black Hills State women earned CSC Academic All-District honors in a record-setting showing for the track and field and cross country team — two also advanced to the national CSC Academic All-America® ballot.

First-, second-, and third-team honorees will be announced July 15.

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.