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Rapid City, South Dakota Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Rapid City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Rapid City’s America 250 bash will reshape downtown next week
- What’s at stake in Rapid City’s high-profile abortion ad court fight?
- What Rapid City homeowners should do before filing that hail damage claim
Also on today's calendar: ABYS FAREWELL SHOW and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Becoming windier and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. America 250 Festivities Begin Next Week in Rapid City (newscenter1.tv) — Rapid City’s America 250 “Real America Birthday Bash” kicks off July 1, with events spread across Main Street Square, the 6th Street Corridor, and Memorial Park through July 5. A big downtown parade returns the evening of July 2, when parking in the downtown core will be restricted after 5 p.m., so residents are urged to arrive early and plan ahead. 
2. Jackley argues against abortion medication ads during court hearing (gowatertown.net) — A major legal challenge to South Dakota’s new ban on abortion medication advertising played out Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Rapid City. Nonprofit Mayday Health and attorney Nancy Turbak Berry are seeking a temporary injunction against House Bill 1274, arguing it violates free-speech rights, while the state defends the law as it awaits further briefs through early July.
3. Hail hits west Rapid City; insurance agent shares tips before filing a claim (kotatv.com) — After golf-ball-sized hail pounded west Rapid City on Monday, a local insurance agent is urging homeowners and drivers to inspect damage carefully and talk with their agents before rushing to file claims. He explains how premature or unnecessary claims can raise rates, outlines smart steps for documenting home and vehicle damage, and shares resources to avoid scams and choose reputable local contractors.
4. Braun's Furious Fight To Finish Line Wins Junior Title (hubcityradio.com) — A state junior golf championship at Red Rock in Rapid City wrapped up with Aberdeen’s Olivia Braun rallying to win the girls 16–18 title and Mitchell’s Asher Dannenbring taking the boys crown in a playoff. Rapid City golfers Kaitlin Strain and Rylan Horning both contended, with Horning finishing second and Strain slipping to fourth after a tough final round.
📸 Around Rapid City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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High Plains Late Model Tour →
Black Hills Speedway, 2467 Jolly Ln, Rapid City
6:55 pm
Friday June 26
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Other local events
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Little Explorers
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
11:00 am -
Teen Book Bakes
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
3:30 pm -
ABYS FAREWELL SHOW →
Aby's Rapid City, 406 5th St, Rapid City
7:00 pm -
Fri Jun 26 | Rapid City, SD | 7:30 PM →
Uptown Rapid, 2200 N Maple Ave, Rapid City
7:30 pm -
Books with Bernard
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
10:30 am -
Pulses and Pistons Cardiac Car & Bike Fundraiser 2026 →
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City
11:00 am -
Play Through the Past
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
12:00 pm
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
9:30 am -
Chapter Chat Book Club
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
6:00 pm -
Little Explorers
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
11:00 am -
Teen Book Bakes
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
3:30 pm
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Starting the day with a fresh cup of coffee and a grateful heart.
Wishing everyone a beautiful morning filled with positivity, happiness, and little moments that make you smile. Whether you're heading to work,… (Nextdoor Red Rocks) - Anyone ever rent from AA properties?
Could you tell me what is your experience renting from them? You can message if you like. Thank You! (Nextdoor Kohls)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate at Walmart in Rapid City, South Dakota in Rapid City. Apply here.
- Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Rapid City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rapid City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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