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In today's newsletter:
- How a major meth case hit the Rapid City area
- Flying this summer? Here’s how Rapid City’s airport is changing
- How to get graffiti cleaned up fast in your Rapid City neighborhood
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A little snow; windy, cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 54, low: 34.
- Sunday: Sunshine and warmer, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Box Elder woman sentenced to 11+ years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in Rapid City (drgnews.com) — A Box Elder woman has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for helping traffic large quantities of meth into the Rapid City area over several years. Investigators say she helped move at least 10 pounds of meth into the state, with over eight pounds seized. Rapid City Police and Pennington County officers worked with federal agencies on the case. 
2. Rapid City Airport Breaks Records as Expansion Moves Ahead (newscenter1.tv) — Rapid City Regional Airport is seeing record first-quarter passenger numbers, and more growth is expected this summer as terminal expansion and TSA relocation continue. Construction is tightening space and may cause temporary hassles, including remote aircraft parking, so travelers are urged to arrive early and use airline apps to check in. Airport leaders say these are growing pains of a rapidly expanding community.
3. Rapid City stepping up graffiti removal on parks, businesses and utility boxes (kotatv.com) — Rapid City is ramping up graffiti cleanup this spring and wants residents to report tags on parks, businesses, utility boxes, and other property so crews can remove them within 24 hours when possible. Depending on the location, cleanup will be handled by city departments, the IGNITE team, or utilities, while private properties go through Code Enforcement. You can submit reports through the Public Works “Report a Problem” webpage.
4. Indigenous matriarchs rising in leadership and community care (nativesunnews.today) — Rapid City residents recently gathered at the Oyate Health Center to hear Lily Mendoza share how Indigenous matriarchs sustain families, culture, and community health. Mendoza, a longtime Rapid resident and founder of the Rapid City–based Red Ribbon Skirt Society, highlighted women’s leadership in addressing trauma, environmental stewardship, and support for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
5. South Dakota joins lawsuit accusing financial firm of ‘bait and switch' loan schemes (kbhbradio.com) — South Dakota has joined 12 other states in suing OneMain Financial, which operates a branch in Rapid City, over allegations it misled borrowers with costly add-on products hidden in personal loans. State Attorney General Marty Jackley says consumers may have paid for unnecessary insurance and extras, while the company strongly denies any wrongdoing and vows to fight the case in federal court.
📸 Around Rapid City
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Upcoming Events in
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Seed and Plant Swap
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rolled Beeswax Candle Making
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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 -
Internet Safety for your Child and Teen
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
5:30 pm -
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Level Up! Teen Gaming Night
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Free Pinball Fridays | Hay Camp Brewing Rapid City — Hay Camp Brewing Co.
Hay Camp Brewing Company , 601 Kansas City St , Rapid City
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The HortiCULT – Urban Farming (3 of 4)
Aqua & Acre Market , 614 St Joseph St , Rapid City
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PUCKS & PAWS NIGHT: Rapid City Rush vs Tahoe Knight Monsters
Rapid City Rush , 444 Mt Rushmore Rd , Rapid City
6:05 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have recommendations on where to get some good compost for a veggie garden?
I've heard the compost from the landfill here is too acidic due to rhe pine . Thanks! (Nextdoor City Springs)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Rapid City. Apply here.
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Line Cook - Rapid City Chili's 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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