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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Jackson Blvd. lane closed through Nov. 13, plus a $7.98M grassland grant

Plus, Gold Rush Nationals starts today at The Monument and a sports complex open house is set for Nov. 10.

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Jackson Boulevard's westbound outside lane is closed from West Main to Mountain View through Nov. 13

Jackson Boulevard's westbound outside lane is closed for utility work

WhatDetail
Closed laneWestbound outside lane
BetweenWest Main St. and Mountain View Rd.
WorkDirectional boring
Estimated finishNov. 13

Sources: KOTA, The Rapid City Post

If you take Jackson Boulevard, plan for a slower trip. began directional boring there Monday, and the westbound outside lane is closed from West Main Street to Mountain View Road.

Traffic is still moving through the area, but officials encourage extra caution and say to expect possible delays. The Rapid City Post lists the estimated finish as Nov. 13. We suggest leaving a few extra minutes until then.

  • Started: Mon., Nov. 2
  • Contact: Ryan Smith, SDN Communications, 605-978-1059
  • Traffic: keeps moving through the area

The lane closure runs from Nov. 2 to an estimated Nov. 13

Jackson Boulevard, westbound outside lane

November 2026

  • Westbound outside lane closed

The Nov. 13 finish is an estimate.

Sources: KOTA, The Rapid City Post

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Westbound outside lane closedNov. 2–13

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Ag & Outdoors

A South Dakota conservation group landed $7.98 million in federal money to restore grasslands

If you're a South Dakota landowner or producer, this one's worth a look. The Second Century Habitat Fund has been awarded $7.98 million through the USDA's . Its Working Lands Grassland Recovery Initiative was one of 42 projects picked nationwide.

7,500 acresof marginal cropland the project aims to turn into perennial grassland

The restored land stays available for managed grazing and hay production.

Sources: KOTA, KOTA Territory News

Landowners join through voluntary agreements, and the work is set to run with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. KOTA reports applications will be reviewed competitively, with priority for strong conservation benefits.

  • Help available: land prep, seed, planting costs, early rental payments
  • Next step: the fund says it's finalizing the program; see its website
  • Aim: less soil erosion, healthier soil, more water soaking in

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in federal funding for the fund
42
projects selected nationwide
10 years
for each voluntary landowner agreement

Sources: KOTA, KOTA Territory News

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News Notes

Demo derby

Ultimate Derby's Gold Rush Nationals begins today at The Monument and runs through Sat., Nov. 7. Competitors will vie for more than $250,000 in prize money across eight classes. The Rapid City Post

Sports complex

Residents get a first look at concepts for the new community sports facility, and its official name, at a Nov. 10 open house at . It starts at 5:30 p.m. in LaCroix Hall, with city, Rapid City Sports Commission and Sanford Health officials taking questions. The Rapid City Post

Jobless rate

Rapid City's jobless rate was 1.7 percent in September, matching Sioux Falls and Bismarck, North Dakota. Cleveland's rate was 1.9 percent. SiouxFalls.Business

Rapid City's September jobless rate matched Sioux Falls and Bismarck

Source: SiouxFalls.Business

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Rapid City1.7%
Sioux Falls1.7%
Bismarck, N.D.1.7%
Cleveland1.9%

Railroad museum

The South Dakota State Railroad Museum in Hill City will close after the building's owner decided not to renew its lease. Museum leaders say they must vacate by Feb. 1, 2027. KOTA Territory News

Volleyball poll

Rapid City Stevens (24-7) jumped into the final South Dakota Prep Media Volleyball Poll at No. 5 in Class AA. The Rapid City Journal calls it the Raiders' first top-five showing this year in that poll. Harrisburg (27-4) holds No. 1. Argus LeaderRapid City Journal

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Think you can spell "necessary" with a crowd watching? The Adult Spelling Bee returns to the Lost Cabin Beer Co. taproom in Rapid City on Wed., Nov. 4, one week after its 2026 return. The listing admits "i before e, except in a LOT of words." Fair warning, we'd bring a pint and a backup plan.

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Good Day Rapid Cityto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Jackson Blvd. lane closed through Nov. 13, plus a $7.98M grassland grant

Plus, Gold Rush Nationals starts today at The Monument and a sports complex open house is set for Nov. 10.

The TLDR

  1. Jackson Boulevard's westbound outside lane is closed through about Nov. 13
  2. A $7.98 million federal grant targets 7,500 acres of South Dakota grassland
  3. Gold Rush Nationals demo derby starts today at The Monument
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