Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Rapid City.
🌲 Environment
Despite recent rains, extreme drought continues across western South Dakota as the U.S. Drought Monitor shows critical conditions in Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, and Fall River Counties.
Mount Rushmore still plans a fireworks display on July 3 (despite the dry conditions).
📰 Real Estate
Hannah Beachem (of Granite Mortgage) was recognized by South Dakota Housing as one of the top loan originators for 2026 for helping families buy homes in Rapid City.
The honor highlights how 250 originators from 43 institutions helped generate $58 million in homeownership loans statewide.
🏈 Sports
Arina Haugen won multiple titles at the State High School Finals Rodeo in Fort Pierre over the weekend and is preparing for the National Finals Rodeo in Lincoln from July 19 to 25.
She credited her sister’s support for a key goat tying win — a memorable moment.
Special Olympics of South Dakota swimmers won medals on Thursday in Minneapolis at the UMN Jean K.
Freeman Aquatic Center as four athletes earned gold, silver, and bronze while helping the state rank among the top in national medal counts.
🎉 Rapid City Events
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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.
Black Hills Yoga Festival
8 AM - 1 PM — Cohort Craft Brewery - Black Hills — Free entry — Celebrate yoga, music, food, and community in the magical Black Hills.
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