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Rapid City
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 7th, Simon Construction announced plans to begin a limestone mining operation near the intersection of Sturgis Rd and County Highway MC-4 that sparked anger about pollution and falling home values. Over 200 residents gathered at a meeting hosted by Protect Piedmont’s Future—where Senator Carley pledged to push for new legislation—to voice their concerns despite the absence of the contractor representatives. KBHB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at Reptile Gardens killed tortoises and alligators, and officials are working to assess the damage. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City area schools' test scores have continued to fall below the statewide average—school board members are especially focused on low scores among Native American students. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr said at the Capitol that lawmakers must move beyond incentives and consider new agriculture regulations to address polluted waterways—over 80% of which fail to support safe swimming, fishing, or boating. A report citing pollutants from livestock waste, fertilizers, and eroded soils has sparked calls for stricter measures to protect water quality. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top-seed Harrisburg swept Watertown while O’Gorman beat Brandon Valley in five sets, and both teams are set to meet today (6:45 p.m. MT) at the Monument for the Class AA title match. KELOLAND
- ➤ Twenty-four high school volleyball teams from across the state are competing at The Monument Summit Arena—six teams play at the same time on three courts, and the final games will be held today to close out the season. KELOLAND
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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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~ Andrew Carnegie
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