Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Club for Boys in Rapid City said it is here to help struggling families by offering essential support and resources—those in need can contact the organization for more information. Rapid City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad nears completion of a multi-year upgrade of its main line from Fort Pierre to Rapid City. An $84 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation, state funds and RCPE will allow trains to increase speeds from 25 mph to 40 mph, offering improved service for local businesses. KBHB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the November meeting Monday night, the Meade 46-1 School Board voted 6-3 to close Atall School—driven by a nearly $1.25 million budget gap—and kept Hereford School open. They also approved a 5-4 plan to move Whitewood Elementary's fifth grade students to Sturgis. KBHB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northern Lights lit up the sky Tuesday evening as shades of green, red and yellow shone over South Dakota—viewers sent in photos to share on air and online. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Social Services said that 37,000 households on SNAP will see partial benefits on their EBT cards today. The remaining November benefits will be issued later when the federal shutdown ends (amounts were not disclosed). KELOLAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Meadowbrook and Executive Golf Courses in Rapid City are preparing for winter play as only a few days remain of summer and fall play—new rules will take effect when winter begins. Rapid City Journal
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
~ Henry Ford
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