Good morning, Rapid City.

Gene Addink, a Duininck Companies leader in land development, died June 27 at 72.

Visitation is Tuesday, July 7 at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City and a Celebration of Life follows Wednesday, July 8 at Parkview Evangelical Free Church.

On sovereign Lakota land in the Black Hills, Day One movement organizers held a press event to demand land back, reparations and self-determination.

They said actions will begin on July 5 — a day to address historic injustice and build local community efforts.

A dozen photos of historic downtown scenes and modern views are featured to honor Rapid City’s 150th birthday and the nation’s 250th birthday — offering a visual glimpse of the evolving city.

Native leaders met at planning sessions in Rapid City (Doubletree) to prepare for commemorating the historic Little Big Horn events held on June 25.

Nearly 15,000 participants celebrated their heritage and reclaimed the true story of the battle.

Descendants of survivors from the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre — a call for local justice — are urging a reversal of Medals of Honor as a Senate Armed Services Committee provision will require the defense secretary to deliver an unredacted review report by Feb.

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Black Hills State University softball was named the recipient of the RMAC Brechler Award on Thursday afternoon, marking its second straight season and third in four years to earn the honor *highlighting top academic performance among RMAC teams*.

South Dakota Mines Football earned the prestigious RMAC Brechler Award on July 1 — recording the highest conference GPA for the second straight year.

On Wednesday at Pete Lien Field, Post 320 Stars defeated Sturgis Post 33 Titans 14-2.

Tegan Sayles hit an inside the park home run (the first run) and the team added eight fourth-inning runs to secure the victory.

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.