Good morning, Rapid City.

The 80th Central States Fair opened August 15 in Rapid City and will run through August 23—bringing rides, fair food, livestock shows, and live concerts as part of the Black Hills Energy Concert Series.

Special events include Ag Appreciation on August 18, Military Appreciation on August 19, and First Responders Appreciation on August 20.

The Cold Spring Fire, burning 2 miles southeast of Pringle on Forest Service land, grew to 25 acres and has been fought by federal resources since it was reported on Thursday—another fire near Oglala and north of Pine Ridge is at 7 acres.

Today, the South Dakota Hall of Fame in Chamberlain is running a campaign to raise $4.5 million by 2026 to expand its exhibits and education programs, and it has already raised over half its goal.

The campaign, which began in 2024, will upgrade the museum and expand the Legends and Learning program — adding digital displays and hosting an expanded induction ceremony on Sept. 12-13.

Central High School’s Class of 1977 was honored by the South Dakota Hall of Fame nonprofit with its Acts of Excellence award for community service—recognizing their contributions to the local community.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joined a bipartisan group of 37 Attorneys General to urge Instagram to change a new location-sharing feature that shows users' exact positions on a map — he said the tool risks allowing bad actors to target vulnerable groups.

The letter asks Instagram to block minors, warn adults, and give users an easy way to disable the feature.

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.