🌱 How did Sturgis Rally arrests and crashes affect Rapid City this year?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Sturgis Rally arrests and crashes affect Rapid City this year?
• How rising grocery prices are changing what Rapid City families eat

Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Sturgis Rally arrests, crashes remain below or near last year's pace as event wraps up (kotatv.com) — Law enforcement activity tied to the Sturgis Rally in the Sturgis and Rapid City districts wrapped up with fewer injury and fatal crashes than last year, but plenty of DUI and drug arrests. One 69-year-old rider was seriously hurt near I-90 and taken to Monument Health in Rapid City, and officials say the numbers may still change as investigations continue.
   

• Rising grocery costs lead South Dakota families to cut back on meat (kotatv.com) — Rapid City families are among the many across South Dakota cutting back on meat, seafood, and dairy as grocery prices climb, with beef the first thing to go for many. A new survey shows most households are swapping in cheaper proteins, serving more meatless meals, and even skipping portions so others can eat more, while weekly sales now drive most protein choices.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rapid City

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Tuesday August 18

• Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  9:30 am
• Storytime & Crafts with Jane
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  10:15 am
• Curiosity Club
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  3:30 pm
• High Schools Open House
  Rapid City Area School District Rapid City, SD 57701
  4:00 pm
• Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown -
  5:15 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Rapid City Area School District 625 9th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA Room 202
  5:30 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Coffee and Coversations
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  12:00 pm
• Middle Schools Open House
  Rapid City Area School District Rapid City, SD 57701
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 17

• Big Feelings and New Beginnings Story Time
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  9:30 am

Tuesday August 18

• Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  9:30 am
• Storytime & Crafts with Jane
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  10:15 am
• Curiosity Club
  Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
  3:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Drive thru or not?
  Do you think huge orders should be placed inside since most people going through drive thru are usually in a hurry likes it's their lunch time or… (Nextdoor Old Robbinsdale)
• I have been struggling with smoke affecting my severe asthma this year, which has made it difficult to get outside and keep up with my garden beds.
  After looking at my overgrown, weedy, and thistle-infested beds, I decided it was time to call for help. After researching local businesses and… (Nextdoor Elks)

• U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Rapid City. Apply here.
• Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Rapid City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rapid City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Keystone

• Bat at Jewel Cave National Monument tests positive for rabies (kotatv.com)
• The Boston Tea Party and Hamas (blogspot.com)
• Inside South Dakota's Crazy Horse Memorial, a Mountain Sculpture Still Taking Shape (goworldtravel.com)

Deadwood

• Roncalli Tennis Weekend Recap From Pierre (8/14-8/15) (hubcityradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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