Good morning, Rapid City.

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association 135th Annual Convention started Monday in Rapid City and is still underway today.

Executive Director Doris Lauing said the event features presentations on new livestock brand fee rules and will host the Ride for the Brand Award banquet — with policy setting planned for Wednesday.

A heat wave that began July 16 has buckled roads between Pactola Lake and Sheridan Lake on U.S. Highway 385, prompting state crews to place sand & urge drivers to slow down and increase following distance.

Business groups say candidate Toby Doeden’s tax plan — which would cut nearly $2 billion from local funding and impose new taxes on visitors — could harm local infrastructure and commerce, warning that reduced support for schools, counties, and cities may undermine critical community services.

Gas prices in South Dakota have risen by 18 cents in the past week, with the average now at $3.82 a gallon today according to GasBuddy's survey of 628 stations.

Prices remain 91.4 cents above those from last year and 3.2 cents higher than last month.

At the GPTCA Summer Quarterly Business Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn on July 10-11, tribal leaders raised concerns over cultural data control and THPO procedures during federal consultations.

They called for a regional coalition to establish stronger data sovereignty measures.

Rapid City Mayor Salamun said the city will demolish 28 unsafe garages in Star Village between Aug.

10 and 20 amid longstanding neglect and nearly $350K in unpaid utility bills by Tzadik Management (a problem that spans multiple properties).

In weekend baseball action, the Sturgis Titans ended their season with two losses to the Casper Drillers, falling 3 to 0 and 14 to 6 on Sunday + Rapid City Post 22 beat Spearfish 24 to 1.

Black Hills State University cross country teams (led by director Brian Medigovich) announced their 2026 schedule Monday afternoon, outlining four regular season events before moving to conference, regional, and national championships.

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.