Good morning, Rapid City.

A local teen+the Rapid City Police Department led an effort Friday at Walmart that collected about 400 backpacks for school supplies.

Forty South Dakota organizations formed the Healthy Nutrition Collaborative to fight food insecurity by joining forces amid reduced government support.

The group, including Feeding South Dakota and Bread Break (planning a Rapid City expansion), works to share resources and education to help those in need.

On Saturday, Highway Patrol reported three injury crashes during the Sturgis Rally — a Jeep left the road on US 16 at 6:17 a.m. with its driver taken to Rapid Monument, a 2024 Harley Davidson slid on US 14A near mile marker 49 at 8:22 a.m. with its rider taken to Monument Health, and a 2022 Harley Davidson hit a deer near mile marker 51 at 10:50 p.m. leaving both riders with minor injuries — amid the event's overall traffic concerns.

Longtime allies Sen. Arch Beal and Rep. Mike Derby formed a political action committee called Strong Safe & Free (named from the governor’s slogan) to back Gov. Larry Rhoden’s potential run in 2026.

Gov. Rhoden, who is on his Open for Opportunity Tour (a series of stops to show his work), said he will decide after the tour while he continues to serve the people.

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.

Lil Jon Live in Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Central States Fair, Inc. — Tickets available — Get ready for a night of crunk with Lil Jon and the hype of Mike Jones.

62 Cars Auction in Rapid City, SD

12 AM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Various bids — Discover over 300,000 repairable cars at this exciting auction event.

Frankenstein

7:30-9 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fresh adaptation of Frankenstein that explores the human experience through contemporary dance and original music.