Good morning, Rapid City.

Marty Two Bulls Jr, an indigenous artist who learned from his father's work, is building a community among local artists in Rapid City—he plans to host exhibitions and collaborative events to bring people together.

About 25 community and tribal representatives met Monday at the Minneluzahan Senior Center to form a coalition aimed at protecting sacred Black Hills sites like Pe Sla from proposed graphite drilling by Pete Lien and Sons and future uranium mining operations — two more STBH Dinner and Info events are scheduled for early December to update on water and community protection plans.

Feeding South Dakota received a $50,000 donation check from AgriCare on Thursday, which will supply pork products to create tens of thousands of meals statewide in December—this donation comes as the organization prepares its 14th annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at the W.H.

Lyon Fairgrounds on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. The check will support mobile distributions through partner agencies across the state.

Families will join a Family Volunteer Day on Nov.

22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Helpline Center office at 402 St. Joseph St.—the event will connect local agencies with community volunteers—and promote local service efforts.

Timmons Market in Rapid City expanded its Helping Hands program by building 500 food boxes and selling them at cost while matching each purchase with a free donation.

The market also partnered with Youth and Family Services and Denny Menholt to deliver over 400 Thanksgiving meals as it continues to offer 200 free boxes for families facing food insecurity.

Puffy’s LLC is suing Rapid City after delays blocked its five medical marijuana dispensary licenses and a city official allegedly interfered with permits and shared confidential business files with a competitor— the 23-page complaint seeks monetary damages and a jury trial as the city council considers lifting its moratorium on new licenses.

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.