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Rise and shine, Black Hills!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: First Safe Haven Baby Box, snowplow names like Sleddy Roosevelt, and a Lord of the Thrones murder mystery dinner + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around the Black Hills protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
New lifeline for infants: South Dakota’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in Rapid City, offering a climate-controlled, 24/7 monitored way to safely surrender newborns under a law passed in 2025 — read the full story.
Tax district clears first hurdle: Rapid City’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a $27 million Marshall Heights TIF that could bring a Chick-fil-A, with demolition and infrastructure upgrades planned, pending further city committee approval — see proposals and next steps.
Quirky winter fleet nicknames: The South Dakota DOT named 12 Snowplow Naming Contest winners, including a Harrisburg second grader. Highlights include Sleddy Roosevelt in Custer and Iceorilla in Aberdeen, promoting winter driving safety — see the winning plow names.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Where to wing it: At Murphy’s Pub & Grill, wings are the move. Choose traditional or boneless, then dial in the vibe: Buffalo, Asian, strawberry-habanero, watermelon-jalapeño BBQ, or the unapologetically spicy Inferno dry rub. Perfect with a pint and winter stories for an easy, high-reward dinner.
Glow-up without the guesswork: When your skin needs a pick-me-up, The Skin Beautique in Rapid City offers facials, lasers, and medical-grade skincare, plus easy online booking, so self-care actually happens before the week escapes. Locally owned and led by advanced practice nurses, they favor fresh, natural-looking results.
Fairway fix, anyone? With TrackMan reps now and a Black Hills course to tackle when the grass greens up, Hart Ranch Golf Club keeps your Rapid City swing awake. Winter practice inside, summer rounds outside; fairways, friends, and zero hibernation.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌮 Indian Taco and Silent Auction @ Zymurcracy Beer Co. | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Indian tacos are taking over Zymurcracy, with a silent auction to benefit STARS No Kill Rescue. Fifteen bucks gets you a plate and a cookie, drinks are on you, and the bidding is friendly, competitive, and accidentally addictive. Bring your generous streak, and your appetite.
🎨 Artist Debut: Jehle Kae @ Aby’s Rapid City | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Opening night of Jehle Kae’s debut at Aby’s brings intricate black and white pen work, all Black Hills grit, wildlife, and quiet punch. The artist will be there, so ask questions, sip something, and pretend you’re sophisticated. Bonus, half the proceeds go to AFSP.
🏺 Clay Planter Class @ Prouty Pottery | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Spring is allegedly on the way, so make a clay planter with the Prouty Pottery crew, no green thumb required. Shape it, add your quirky flourishes, come back to paint for free, then snag your masterpiece the next week. Quality time, tactile therapy, $55.
🎭 Lord of the Thrones: Murder Mystery Dinner @ Coffee and the Cats | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Break out your cloak and appetite, and head to Hydrock Castle for a murder mystery dinner where politics promptly devolve into intrigue and bodies. Five medieval courses, roles assigned in advance, you are part of the show, costumes encouraged, and time in the Kitty Cove.
🛍 Spring Thaw Vendor Show @ Atonement Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Shake off cabin fever with caramel rolls, monkey bread, and a leisurely wander through local art, crafts, baking, essential oils, and jewelry. Spring Thaw Vendor Show is where you shop, snack, and catch up with half the town. Crafters, snag a booth before they disappear.
🧘 2026 Southern Hills Holistic Fair @ Hot Springs, SD Chamber of Commerce | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Whether you swear by sage or just need an excuse to thaw out, this one-day holistic fair in Hot Springs serves up treatments, readings, and vendors with gift-worthy finds. Think massages, crystals, and curiosity. Bring friends, dodge the winter blues, leave feeling smugly centered.
🐥 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.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 59°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
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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