r/RapidCity

Just wondering if anyone knows where there’s a good selection of used golf clubs, maybe thrift stores or goodwill? Also what’s your favorite driving range? We’re out in Blackhawk, but willing to drive. If anyone knows(or is selling) I’d greatly appreciate the input. Thank you

i used to shop at the asian grocery next to everest restaurant on w. main.

it closed down.

i used to shop at the curry masala on w. main.

it closed down.

then i used to shop at masala mart on e. st. joseph st.

it closed down.

there's still a decent asian grocery on e. north st.

i'm interested in opening or bankrolling a small ethnic grocery store. that sells east asian and south asian groceries. maybe also mexican.

my asks:

• if you know "Al Rodriguez" ("AL") who used to own curry masala and masala mart, i'd like to get in touch with him to get the low-down on the business (DM me on here).
• if you know anyone who worked at any of the stores that have closed down that i've mentioned above, and they are willing to share the low-down on the business, i'd like to get in touch (DM me on here).
• if you have thoughts you'd like to share, please comment below. in particular, i'd be interested in thoughts about neighborhood selection (in rapid), how to go about hiring people to work there, any suitable commercial properties available for rent or sale.

What are some good Deadwood casinos to try out for my 21st birthday? If not Deadwood what are some things I can do in Rapid City for my birthday? Would love to hear some recommendations and tips

What's being built in front of the Southside Walmart on 100 stumer rd?

Behind the gas station

I've defintely seen a noticeable decrease in the number of vehicles in drive-thru's, Starbucks, McDonalds, etc. Are these businesses laying people off? Are people going to other, cheaper drive thru's or have people just been cutting back on eating out in general?

How does one go about getting their medical card? I’ve been diagnosed with chronic back pain and also suffer from PCOS and want to try weed as a medicinal aid

Thoughts and experiences on this neighborhood? Any feedback is appreciated.

We were talking about Quonset huts today at work (my younger co-workers had no idea what I was talking about, lol) and I know there used to be quite a few on Canyon Lake Drive. I thought there was at least one left, but apparently not because it's not on Google Street View.

I tried googling, but can't seem to find any history of those Quonset huts. Does anybody here know anything?

I am looking for someone who can create a menu each week for me and my small family. Looking for 4-5 days a week to have dinner prepared on site, along with possibly some meal prep for lunch the following day.

Although our diet could change and we’re not super strict with this at this point but I am currently looking to lower my cholesterol a bit as well. So that’s something I’d currently want to take into consideration.

There will be times in which my child may not be able to handle the meals we have in the same capacity so in some cases we will need a deconstructed meal for them.

Trying to get myself and my families health on point and we aren’t very good at cooking/finding recipes that work.

Please DM me with your qualifications. Feel free to include whatever you feel is relevant. I am in South Rapid.

Note: our budget is a bit negotiable and we’ll pay for all the food. In some cases I suppose if you like the meal you could make the meal for yourself too. Let’s chat!

I'm looking to buy a house soon and just got pre-qualified for a mortgage. I am now ready to find a real estate agent and start home shopping.

I have a few specific things I am looking for. The first qualification is that I do not want to be attracted to the agent and have that influence my decision, so no attractive females, let's just say the agent will have to be male. Preferably also not attractive. Are there any average looking guys that sell houses? It seems like the field is dominated by attractive young women from what I can see.

I would also like to have some kind of reduced fee, or fixed cost from the agent. I would prefer paying a fixed cost, regardless of the final price of the house. This incentivises the agent to help me find a house, rather than trying to get me to spend the most money.

Last, I would require someone with patience. I suffer from mental health issues and can't handle being constantly hounded and pushed. I want to move at my own pace, and have the agent willing to take things slow. It could potentially take me like 3 years to find the right place, and I don't want the agent to try to get me to look at 5 houses every week.

What ISP are y'all using? I'll be closing on a house here soon and I'm looking for decent fiber options.

This is a long shot but, does anyone know of local liquor stores that participate in the Purple Bag Project? Cleaning out the storage unit and would rather donate the bags than trash em.

Hey everyone. I was recently offered a scholarship to do my master's at SD Mines, so it looks like Rapid City will be home for the next two years. Before I commit fully, I wanted to get some honest perspectives from people who actually live there rather than just reading generic relocation articles.

A couple of things are on my mind:

Cost of living / housing

My stipend is around $2,800/month. Is that enough to rent something decent in a safe neighborhood, or am I going to be stretching it thin? I've heard the city has some areas with rising crime, how bad is it and are there specific neighborhoods I should avoid or ones that are solid for a student?

Getting around

I've been told public transit isn't great and I'd basically need a car. Is that true? And realistically, can someone on a student budget afford to maintain one, or is there a workaroud?

Being Muslim / Arab in Rapid City

This is probably my biggest unknown. I'd love to hear honest takes — what's the general vibe toward Arabs or Muslims there? Any issues I should be aware of, or has it generally been a non-issue? Also, any halal food options around? Even one decent spot would make my life so much easier lol.

I'll be there for two years so I really want to go in with realistic expectations rather than surprises. Any insight from people who've been in a similar situation (or just know the city well) would mean a lot. Thanks!

After driving from Seattle to Rapid City, my boyfriend made it!