Good Day
Rapid City
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Department of Social Services said it is preparing partial SNAP benefits while waiting for Congress's action later this week, which will determine if nearly 75,000 recipients receive full or partial benefits. The agency said it will update the public as soon as more details are available—ensuring families learn about any changes promptly. KELOLAND
- ➤ The state Board of Economic Development met by teleconference on Monday and approved over $4.1M in state sales-tax refunds for two livestock farms and a dairy farm—Century Swine RE, Hord Family Farms, and Whitewood Dairy—and also granted two South Dakota Works loans while denying a request from Echo Zulu Defense. These actions support local business projects as allowed by state law. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Ty Eschenbaum Foundation, started by a cancer survivor, funds scholarships for young survivors like Hayden Ruesink to help them move forward after tough treatments—ticket sales for the Earn the Gift Gala close November 14th and the event is set for December 6th. KELOLAND
- ➤ MWI Health is partnering with local doctor Dr. Pavlis to offer veterans better mental health care by focusing on personal treatment and breaking the stigma that prevents them from seeking help—ensuring veterans get the support they need. KELOLAND
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin II Training
Dec 8-11 — Corporate Education Center, Rapid City, SD — Training fee applies — Enhance your Linux administration skills with this structured IT training program.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Rapid City
Welcome to the Good Day Rapid City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Rapid City, South Dakota community. If you like the Good Day Rapid City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Rapid City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Rapid City and across South Dakota. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Rapid City
A free Rapid City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayrapidcity.com/sitemap