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Rise and shine, Black Hills!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: First Safe Haven Baby Box, Skogen Kitchen earns USA Today honors, and forest bathing + 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
Expanded capacity for community care: Phase one of Monument Health’s Spearfish hospital expansion is complete, adding 95,000 square feet and private rooms. The new space will start serving patients on March 9 — see what’s behind the expansion.
State joins national network: Rapid City Fire Station 1 has opened South Dakota’s first Safe Haven Baby Box, offering a discreet, legal way to surrender newborns under 60 days after 2024’s Baby Gabriel tragedy — get all the details.
National spotlight on local gem: Skogen Kitchen in Custer was named one of USA Today’s Restaurants of the Year, as Joseph and Eliza Raney serve midwestern hospitality with Norwegian flair and a California twist — read the full story.
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.
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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🏆 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
Craving a pho night? When soup weather hits (okay, pretty much always), Koko Kitchen Vietnamese Cuisine delivers steaming, aromatic pho, crisp spring rolls, and a surprisingly addictive banh mi xiu mai. A cozy, no-fuss pick for your weekly rotation, it nails comfort without slowing you down.
Stitch-spiration this week: With 6,000+ bolts of designer fabric, friendly classes, and pro machine know-how from an authorized Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff dealer, Quilt Connection, Etc.makes leveling up your next project easy when your creative energy, or your stash, needs a refresh.
A finer kind of diner: At Tally’s Silver Spoon, classic comfort becomes creative plates: indulgent Benedicts, overachieving French toast, and dinners that feel special without trying. When downtown calls for a little treat-yourself energy, this spot delivers with easy charm and satisfying flavor.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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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.
🎨 Introduction to Watercolor @ W Rapid St, Rapid City, SD 57702, United States | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to swap scrolling for something that feeds the soul, this six-week intro to watercolor is studio-style and all about process, not perfection. Cozy home studio, choose Wednesday or Thursday, in-class supplies provided, $240, basic drawing skills required, spots are limited.
🧵 Scrappy Stars Paper Piecing Class @ Fabric Bash (Rapid City) | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Bring that overflowing scrap bin and turn it into six inch star blocks at Fabric Bash’s paper piecing class, at both locations. Confident beginners and seasoned stitchers get guided foundation techniques, accuracy tips, and leave with finished stars, new skills, and a little closet space.
🌲 Forest Bathing @ Henry’s Books (Spearfish) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Grab your boots and your patience for birdsong, then let local expert Madison Ferguson lead some Forest Bathing, a mindful wander in the Hills, no bathtub required. It pairs with the Spearfish Mini Read’s In the Distance, free to attend, community-backed, donations welcome.
☘ St Patrick’s Vendor Day @ Stay USA Cafe (Hot Springs) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Kicking off the year with a St. Patrick’s-themed vendor day, packed with local makers, Gail’s sweet treats. Shop a little, then lean into breakfast specials, or corned beef and cabbage with Irish soda bread, because balance. Regular menu still holding down the fort.
👪 Southern Hills Family Resource Fair @ Custer Elementary School | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Custer County’s one-stop Family Resource Fair is back, bigger, and free. Expect youth programs, health services, and neighbors who actually know stuff, all under one roof. Skip the wild goose chase, bring the kids, the questions, and maybe a tote for the swag.
🛍 Women & Wellness Marketplace Pop Up @ The Monument (Rapid City) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Women and Wellness pop-up, free to enter, brings together dozens of local, women-focused vendors, interactive demos, and feel-good finds. If your self-care routine is mainly caffeine and good intentions, come browse beauty, skincare, fashion, home decor, support local, then leave happily lighter, and calmer.
🐾 Spay & Neuter Bingo Fundraiser @ American Legion Riders Post 71 Hot Springs, S.D. | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Do some good and shout bingo without leaving the neighborhood. This spay and neuter fundraiser has a proper $7 pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a cookie, no fuss, no kale. Eat well, chuckle with your neighbors, and help fewer surprise litters.
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: 67°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 3 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 66%
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 43, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
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