Good Day
Rapid City
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A hillside fire in the Sturgis area was 100% contained after fire crews from Sturgis, Deadwood, Vale, Whitewood and Spearfish worked together to protect homes and secure the area—investigators are still looking into what started the blaze. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gevo CEO Pat Gruber said the company is moving its aviation jet fuel project to North Dakota and is not using any South Dakota state funds, even though state incentives had been approved. The company plans a $500 million investment in the new facility while keeping its Lake Preston property for a future project — a decision that leaves the state without nearly $1 billion in expected benefits. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennington County fire officials prohibited open burning on Monday due to a very high grassland fire danger, and they did not allow burn piles—slash, chimneys, or duct stacks to be used. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first rule of any kind of progress: showing up.
~ Ryan Holiday
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