Good Day
Rapid City
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army and local law enforcement hosted their annual Shop with a Cop event — about 50 children from Rapid City and Pine Ridge shopped for new back-to-school outfits on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rapid City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 60th Governor’s Buffalo Roundup took place yesterday at Custer State Park—drawing visitors to experience local buffalo traditions. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Workers are finishing construction on the $20 million Pete Lien — Sons Shooting Sports Complex gun range about 12 miles north of Rapid City that will offer 160 shooting bays and a 10,000 square-foot building and is set to open on Nov. 8. Some neighbors and lawmakers have raised concerns about noise and the use of Future Fund money while over $6.3 million in donations have supported the project’s rapid progress. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Citizens for Liberty turned in 314 petitions with 5,145 signatures on Friday—requesting that the Libertyland Tax Increment Financing District be put to a public vote. The Rapid City Finance Office will verify the signatures and if at least 2,572 are valid, City Council will set a vote date at the October 6 meeting—either at the next annual municipal election or by scheduling a special election. KBHB
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Cruiser Car Show
12-4 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free entry — Experience a vibrant atmosphere with classic cars, local vendors, and food trucks in downtown Rapid City.
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Live Music with Darin French
5-7 PM — Firehouse Wine Cellars — Enjoy a night of live music while relaxing with great cigars and drinks.
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Bierbörse Festival
12-5 p.m. — Main Street Square — 21+ entry required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a unique beer stock exchange and authentic German cuisine.
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Free Google Workshop for Local Businesses
9 AM – 12 PM — The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection — Free entry — Learn how to enhance your Google Business Profile and attract more customers organically.
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A Night Among the Stars Annual Gala
5-9 p.m. — The Monument — $125 per person — Celebrate the achievements of adults with disabilities in a night filled with dining, honors, and community inspiration.
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Innovation Expo
9 AM – 6 PM — Surbeck Center — Check the website for pricing — Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and key players in the startup ecosystem.
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Live Music with The Blind Bard
5-7 p.m. — Firehouse Wine Cellars — Enjoy your weekend with an Americana/Blues/Folk musical experience from The Blind Bard.
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat
12-2 p.m. — Main Street Square — Free event — Celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and community fun for the whole family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is proportional to the quality of your habits.
~ James Clear
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