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Rapid City
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stagebarn Middle School in Summerset is hosting a month-long sock drive for veterans as part of the Warm Feet for Warriors project and aims to collect 4,100 pairs, building on nearly last year's total. Student Wyatt Dennis—known for his lemonade stand during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally—and PE teacher Kattie Bland said the drive shows that every pair matters and that donations are accepted throughout October. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ma Cualli, a family-run Mexican restaurant, will open its second location in downtown Rapid City at the old Que Pasa site — offering a new spot for local diners to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Council voted to schedule a Libertyland USA public vote for January 2026 after receiving community input at its Monday meeting — the decision will lead to a special election. Rapid City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Youth and Family Services in Rapid City continues to support in-home daycares in food and nutrition education during the federal shutdown by running its USDA-backed Family Child Care Nutrition Program—used by 78 providers across 31 counties—to help lower meal costs for families. KELOLAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the 2025 Girls State Tennis Tournament ended in Sioux Falls with Sioux Falls Christian leading with 360 points while Rapid City Christian scored 312 and St Thomas More earned 239 points—official scores and brackets were later updated. KBHB
- ➤ The Sturgis boys soccer team beat the Tea Area Titans 3 to 2 Tuesday night at Woodle Field in the first round of the SoDak 16 playoffs—Dodson broke the school record with his 17th goal and the team will face Sioux Falls Jefferson on Saturday. KBHB
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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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Geology and Paleontology of the Badlands
6-8 p.m. — Aqua & Acre Market — Under 18 with parent or guardian — Discover the fascinating rocks and fossils of the Badlands National Park area in this informative two-part class.
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