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Rapid City
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota’s Tourism and Game, Fish and Parks have joined forces to revive pheasant hunting license sales as the season starts today at 10 a.m.—the campaign uses TV, print, and digital ads along with a $645,000 spending plan that includes a local buy component. The effort offers different pricing for residents and nonresidents to reverse past declines in participation. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota residents feel the strain as the federal shutdown freezes SNAP payments for nearly 75,000 people—including 29,000 children—while officials offer no comment yet. Lawmakers in Washington remain split on the Affordable Care Act, and data suggests one in four ranch and farm families will lose health coverage if tax credits end. KBHB
- ➤ South Dakota landowners felt relief when a bill halted eminent domain for CO2 pipelines, keeping control at the state level even as concerns about a future federal bill linger. Summit Carbon Solutions is seeking permits in Iowa and proposed changes to pipeline routes raise questions about transparency — state officials say property rights will remain protected. Dakota News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota high school football playoff pairings for classes 11B and 9-man have been announced, and all first round games will be played on October 23—a schedule that sets teams across the state to face off in key matchups. KELOLAND
- ➤ The Sturgis Competitive Cheer squad won the Black Hills Conference trophy at the BHC Invite in Spearfish on Thursday night with a score of 161 + coach Brooke Wuebben said the team made changes after the Rapid City Central Invite that helped them succeed as St Thomas More finished second with 133 points. KBHB
- ➤ The KELOLAND SportsZone returns for week nine of high school football coverage from South Dakota and Iowa. The program shows 15 games — including a replay of the Elk Point-Jefferson win over Sioux Valley. KELOLAND
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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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Black Jacket Symphony Live
6:30-8 p.m. — The Monument — Ticket prices may apply — Experience classic albums performed live by talented musicians.
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Pinky & The Floyd: 50th Anniversary of Wish You Were Here
8-11 p.m. — 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife — Tickets available online — Celebrate the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd with a special tribute performance.
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits Women's Basketball vs. Montana Grizzlies
6-9 p.m. — Summit Arena — Tickets required — Watch an exciting women's basketball showdown between the Jackrabbits and Grizzlies.
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