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Rapid City
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Travel South Dakota announced its New Year’s Day float “Carved in Stone: A Legacy of Teamwork” will be in the Rose Parade on January 1 — the float will feature Mount Rushmore’s faces, the Dignity statue, thundering bison and nearly 40,000 floral elements such as corn, wheat, and sunflowers with textured rust cornsilk for the bison coat. KELOLAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Dakota Tech hosted a scrubs camp today for 185 high school juniors and seniors who took part in hands-on activities across different health care fields—students learned duties from dental assisting to lab tech skills while interacting with educators and college students. The camp gave young attendees a practical look at what a career in health care might offer. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Parks Division crews are taking advantage of clear weather to begin decorating dozens of trees with Christmas holiday lights — an initial step to brighten public spaces for the holidays. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ The Rapid City Fire Department will host a dedication ceremony and open house for the newly expanded Station 1 downtown — officials will showcase the facility's new features during the event. Rapid City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Southeast Tech launches its multi-year mental health initiative Breakthrough: A Convergence on Mental Health at Belbas Theatre in the Washington Pavilion from 4 to 8 p.m.—the event will feature two keynote speakers and a networking session for community leaders, professionals, and students to discuss rising mental health needs. KELOLAND
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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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Kansas City Mavericks vs. Rapid City Rush
6:05-7:35 p.m. — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of Friday night hockey with the Rapid City Rush taking on the Kansas City Mavericks.
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Raptorpalooza Holiday Market
10 AM – 3 PM — East Middle School — Free — Shop handmade gifts, crafts, and festive treats while supporting local students and a community food drive.
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Idaho Steelheads at Rapid City Rush
6:05-7:35 p.m. — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Catch the first of three thrilling hockey games with the Rapid City Rush facing off against the Idaho Steelheads.
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46th Annual Turkey Trot
9 AM — Old Storybook Island Shelter — Early registration pricing applies — Kick off Thanksgiving Day with a festive fun run and delicious refreshments.
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Badlands Sabres Hockey team host Wyoming rivals Yellowstone Quake
Come watch from fast and exciting hockey as the Badlands Sabres host the Yellowstone Quake Friday and Saturday night, November 28 and 29 with adult tickets priced at $10. The Badlands Sabers are part of the North American 3 Hockey league with players aging 17 to 21 years of age
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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