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Rapid City
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jamie Clapham won the recount for the Rapid City School District Area 6 seat by a vote of 546—544 today, and Johnson is expected to appeal for a revote. Rapid City Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Black Hills region faces new mining projects that could harm Spearfish Canyon and local water sources. The Forest Service is reviewing over 2,000 public comments and will consider them after the comment period ends on July 21—local groups call for stronger environmental safeguards. Native Sun News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota’s public universities now allow concealed weapons after the Board of Regents adopted a new policy at South Dakota State University on July 1. The policy—aligned with Senate Bill 100—aims to boost campus safety as students, faculty and staff prepare to return soon. KELOLAND
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Rapid City Car Auction
12 PM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Registration required — Discover over 200 vehicles at this exciting car auction event.
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SPARK Men's Retreat
4 PM – 9 AM — Cedar Canyon Camp — $175 — A transformative weekend for men to reignite their faith and build community.
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Picnic - A new kind of branding workshop
Picnic helps businesses and professionals hone a brand that aligns with their voice, values, and message. It creates brands that are easy for audiences to connect with—and that make work feel purposeful. Through hands-on exercises, Picnic invites you to listen, challenges you to be curious, and helps you think creatively. You'll leave with insights and techniques to keep your team inspired and your brand feeling fresh, day after day.
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