Good Day
Rapid City
Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jimmy Hilton Sioux Park Pool is set to host the annual Wags and Waves event for dogs on Sept. 3 to support the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Rapid City Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lonna Carroll, a former Department of Social Services employee, pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing $1.8 million from Child Protection Services between 2010 and 2023. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Mines secures a $5M NSF grant for a Quantum Materials Institute to pioneer in quantum computing and communications. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ The South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission unanimously voted to re-enable a certification agreement with Western Dakota Technical College, allowing students to become certified officers without taking the state's basic course after the college made improvements to its Law Enforcement Technology program. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Stevens High School leverages football ticket revenue to fund a variety of extracurricular activities, supporting programs beyond the sport itself. KOTA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The World Wilderness Congress, led by First Nations for the first time, focused on Indigenous-led conservation efforts in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennington County Treasurer's Office launches a new queuing system to cut wait times by offering features like estimated wait times, off-site pre-sign-in, and text updates. Rapid City Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Hein opens He Sapa Vintage in Rapid City, focusing on men's wear and local sourcing, aiming to create a community space with cultural homage. KOTA
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Annual Polkapalooza Festival
Experience a lively two-day polka festival featuring great German food, refreshing beverages, toe-tapping music, and delightful dancing.
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2024 Pulses and Pistons Car & Bike Show Fundraiser
Experience the excitement of the Pulses and Pistons Cardiac Car and Bike Show featuring vehicle showcases, health screenings, and raffle prizes to support the Heart and Vascular Institute.
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WSDCF Bishop's Golf Classic
Experience a fun-filled day of golf at Arrowhead Country Club, featuring a shotgun start and an evening reception with awards.
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Badlands Sabres Hockey host rival Gillette Wyoming Saturday night
Come watch your Badlands Sabres Saturday night as the Gillette Wild will be coming to town. It will be the Sabres koozie giveaway along with a team poster autograph session after the game. Game time is 7:05 at the Roosevelt Ice Arena. See you at the rink!!
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Great Plains Mule Deer Celebration: The South Dakota Statewide Raffle
Experience a unique weekend of Mule Deer-centric activities including beer tastings, film premieres, and a gourmet dinner while contributing to mule deer conservation efforts.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso Quartet in a unique candlelit atmosphere at the Studio Theater in Rapid City.
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Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival in Custer State Park
Experience a vibrant celebration of arts, crafts, live music, and cowboy poetry amidst the stunning backdrop of Custer State Park.
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Fall Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Memorial
Experience a family-friendly organized hike to the world’s largest mountain carving, featuring breathtaking views and the opportunity to support local food banks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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