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Rapid City
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota youth excelled at the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout during the 2025 World Hereford Conference in Kansas City + the Frederickson brothers from Spearfish won the Champion Pen-of-Three Purebred Hereford steer award while contestants earned over $15,000 in scholarships and honors. KBHB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, The HomeSlice Group announced it has partnered with Central States Fair to market the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® and the Central States Fair, events that are key to local traditions and the economy. The agreement is effective immediately—introducing new promotional strategies to the region—and aims to attract more visitors. KBHB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota corn and soybean farmers nearly finished harvesting with record yields despite tariff concerns. Some farms still have 600 acres left to harvest and officials expect that an upcoming trade deal and pending farm bill will help boost profits — a promising sign for local agriculture. KELOLAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Lights lit up the sky across KELOLAND, with green, pink, and yellow hues visible in Rapid City and other areas. Local viewers sent photos via uShare — sharing the natural spectacle with the community. KELOLAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills State Yellow Jackets lost a three-set match to South Dakota Mines Hardrockers as the first set ended 25 to 9, the second 25 to 23, and the third 25 to 16 plus the loss marked their second defeat of the season. The Hardrockers improved their conference record to 7 to 5 and continued their RMAC Tournament run. KBHB
- ➤ Tuesday night, the SoDak 16 tournament saw Rapid City Christian beat Groton in a five-set match and St Thomas More defeat Miller to earn spots in next week’s state volleyball tournament — both teams advanced with strong plays in Class A action. KBHB
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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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