Good Day
Rapid City
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Executive Director Cante Heart held a ground blessing ceremony at He Sapa Otipi in Rapid City ahead of the groundbreaking. He said the act (meant to bring good blessings) sets the stage for a new development that will benefit the community. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Today brings many local events for families and community members as Kids Day at Jaycees Feargrounds in Sioux Falls offers a haunted house for children ages 12 and under from 2-4 p.m.—Great Bear Ski Valley holds a ribbon cutting and mountain bike ride starting at 11:30 a.m. while several other activities, including a community bike ride, gun show, soup & pie supper, Pow Wow, and pumpkin picking, take place across the region. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Hills Powwow opening night took place Friday, Oct. 10 in Rapid City and featured vendors, music, celebration and a modeling event. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ On Oct. 11, the Indigenous Peoples Day parade moved through downtown Rapid City and showcased music and dance—vivid displays of native tradition that honored the day. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Larry Rhoden said on Saturday that he donated his own money to light Mount Rushmore during the government shutdown; his funds will light the monument for the next week while other lawmakers will cover later days if the shutdown continues. KELOLAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets lost 3-0 to MSU Denver at Auraria Events Center, falling in sets 25-15, 25-23, and 25-13 — Emily Freeland had 9 kills and 6 digs in the match. KBHB
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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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