Good morning, Rapid City.

Javier Cruz-Martinez, 29, who was deported in 2017, was convicted and sentenced to time served for illegal reentry after ICE conducted a traffic stop in Box Elder on March 27—he was immediately remanded to U.S. Marshals custody.

Governor Larry Rhoden announced a special legislative session scheduled for Tuesday, September 23 at 9:00 a.m. CT where lawmakers will review plans for a new men's prison and its cost after a task force ruled out sites outside Sioux Falls and capped expenses at $650 million.

Lawmakers will need a two-thirds vote in both houses to authorize the project.

South Dakota 9-1-1 centers have begun using the RapidSOS Unite GIS module—an AI-powered system that sends real-time caller data to help locate emergencies faster.

The upgrade adds mapping details and redundant digital connections—ensuring continuity during outages and enhancing response in urban and rural areas.

Lawmakers defended Senate Bill 216, a law passed and signed in March that capped property tax increases on owner-occupied homes at 3% over five years.

Some city and county leaders warned the measure may force budget cuts (such as reduced library and pool hours), while supporters and the governor said it provides tax relief for homeowners.

Rapid City Car Auction

12 PM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Registration required — Discover over 200 vehicles at this exciting car auction event.

SPARK Men's Retreat

4 PM – 9 AM — Cedar Canyon Camp — $175 — A transformative weekend for men to reignite their faith and build community.

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.

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.