Good morning, Rapid City.

A couple hundred people gathered at Founders Park in Rapid City on Sept.

28 to remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk—shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. Organizer Mark Upton said local speakers, including pastor Scott Craig and attendee Logan Brennick, shared their faith and urged church leaders to engage politically.

South Dakota gasoline prices fell by 4.8 cents per gallon to an average of $2.86 today—GasBuddy surveyed 628 stations and prices are 7.6 cents lower than last month and 14.9 cents lower than a year ago.

The City’s Finance Office verified 4,326 valid signatures to qualify the resolution for creating the Rapid City Destination (Libertyland) Tax Increment Financing District for a public vote.

City Finance Director Daniel Ainslie will add the item to next Monday’s Council agenda so that a special election can be scheduled between mid-November and next June’s municipal election.

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley did not file a lawsuit against South Dakota over its ban on eminent domain for carbon pipelines, a decision that affected Summit Carbon Solutions’ project.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and House Speaker Jon Hansen supported the move—citing its defense of private property rights.

The Lakota Nation Invitational volleyball tournament is set for Oct.

3-4 at The Monument at Summit Arena—teams will compete in four pools using a round-robin best-of-three format before moving to a single-elimination round, with play starting at 9 a.m. daily.

The Rapid City Stevens girls tennis team remained perfect on the season after winning their 20th and 21st matches at the East-West Invite, defeating Sioux Falls Jefferson 7-2 and sweeping Sioux Falls Roosevelt in all matches — their flawless record continues to impress local fans.

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.

Live Music with Darin French

5-7 PM — Firehouse Wine Cellars — Enjoy a night of live music while relaxing with great cigars and drinks.

Bierbörse Festival

12-5 p.m. — Main Street Square — 21+ entry required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a unique beer stock exchange and authentic German cuisine.

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.

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.

Innovation Expo

9 AM – 6 PM — Surbeck Center — Check the website for pricing — Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and key players in the startup ecosystem.

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.

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.