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Hello Black Hills! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Forest bathing with Madison Ferguson, a K-9 Keg Pull, and gold and silver heating up + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Local journalism in transition: South Dakota’s media scene is shifting as Forum Communications has bought six Wick newspapers, Rapid City Post added a weekly print edition, and Lakota Times ended print and continues online — get all the details.
Bond-backed renovation moves forward: Pennington County commissioners approved a $2.9 million bid to remodel the former county administration building on Kansas City Street in Rapid City, modernizing 35,000 square feet and consolidating county services — get all the details.
Opening doors to work: Rapid City nonprofit Journey On is launching micro internships for youth, offering six to eight weeks of on-site experience, resume help, and support with barriers like transportation to start careers — learn more about the program.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Small plates, big vibes: Slide into BIN 605 for wine flights, local brews, and shareable tapas: charcuterie, flatbreads, and nibble-worthy bites. Cozy enough for catch-ups, lively for date night, and always your first pick when friends ask where to meet.
Gear up + unwind: In Custer, South Dakota Outdoor Shop stocks dependable hiking, biking, camping, and climbing gear, plus a cozy hangout with rotating taps for the post-trail debrief. Count on smart advice, friendly community, and an easy restock before your next Black Hills lap.
Swap the couch tonight: From The Godfather Trilogy to fresh releases dropping this week, Northern Hills Cinema keeps the reels spinning. It’s the perfect midweek escape when you crave the big screen without the fuss, popcorn included, sweatpants welcome.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📖 Story Time – Dr. Seuss @ Lead Library – Phoebe Apperson Hearst Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 11:15 AM – If your kids need an excuse to sit still for ten minutes, Lead Library is rolling out Dr. Seuss for story time. Think rhymes, giggles, and a break from screens, while you bask in that silence, or quietly judge everyone’s Cat in the Hat voice.
🎶 United in Song @ Rapid City Rush | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – The Monument’s Fine Arts Theatre hosts a proper hometown chorus, with all five middle schools teaming up with Central and Stevens’ concert choirs for an evening that actually gives you goosebumps. Buy tickets at the box office or online, then brace for proud-parent sniffles.
🎨 Early Release Art Class @ Dahl Arts Center | Friday (3/6) at 1:30 PM – Got an early-release afternoon to fill? Bring the kids to a free art class where they’ll paint backgrounds, learn paper quilling, and build bright tree leaves and blooms while sneaking in a lesson on growth stages. Donors made it free, your pitch-in keeps it blooming.
🎭 A Mad Breakfast @ Historic Homestake Opera House | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – A Mad Breakfast is serving up a one-act farce with your eggs, because nothing pairs with bacon like genteel chaos. Practical jokers, a wealthy visitor, and an asylum mix-up keep the boarding house bonkers, while you enjoy breakfast-for-dinner, or a civilized Sunday bite.
🐥 Raising Chicks @ Harvey’s Homestead Supply | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Backyard chicken season is here, and this class is the cheat sheet you wish you had before ordering “just a few” fluffballs. From brooders, heat lamps, and starter feed to keeping peeps alive, quiet, and out of the herb bed, newbies and old hands welcome.
🐕 K-9 Keg Pull @ Main St. Deadwood | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Ready to watch good dogs haul empty kegs in a race down Main Street, snow willing. They’re sorted by weight, you bring a harness, and fifteen bucks gets your pup in while supporting Twin City Animal and Deadwood Revitalization. It’s ridiculous, wholesome, and very Deadwood.
🍝 Registration & Spaghetti Feed @ Hampton Inn Lead | Monday (3/9) at 4:30 PM – Swing by Hampton Inn in Lead for in-person Lead-Deadwood Baseball sign-ups, a free-will donation spaghetti feed, and a peek at the board meeting action. Get the kids registered, meet the coaches and the schedulers, then carb-load for a season of bleacher sprints and dugout gossip.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Black Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 35%
A chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 6 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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This custom Black Hills cabin pairs modern industrial flair with rustic warmth, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a gas fireplace, and LVP floors and natural light. Custom metal railings add edge. Outside, a hot tub, barrel sauna, and fireplace await. It sleeps 18 and sits 6 miles from Terry Peak, and enjoys clubhouse access to a pool and game room.
Take a peek inside →
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