Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Custer State Park's speaker series educates on South Dakota history and inclusivity in parks, featuring Sean Demshar on accessibility efforts. KOTA
- ➤ A Keystone gift shop owner has been distributing free military hats and pins to veterans for nearly two decades as a token of appreciation and support. KOTA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crazy Horse Memorial's summer cultural program concludes, highlighting Native American artists and performers while providing educational opportunities for visitors. KOTA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Highway construction impacted Pactola Reservoir access and local business sales, but a bustling Labor Day weekend marked a significant uptick in visitor numbers. KOTA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are battling a 10-acre wildfire moving north, located three miles southeast of Hisega, south of Highway 44. KBHB
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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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Get the Pack Back!
Return your 2025 Community Giving Campaign packets and donations by 10 a.m. and enjoy coffee, donut holes, have your donation picture taken, and network with fellow community members. While we encourage packets or donations to be in by November 21st, all campaign donations made through the end of 2024 will count towards our 2025 goal.
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