<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Ez6yt_0vkuLBhO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Ez6yt_0vkuLBhO00" width="2000" height="1142" ><p>SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The gate swings open for the Governor’s Cup Rodeo at the Sanford Premier center in Sioux Falls Thursday night. Only in its second year, the Governor’s Cup has become the fourth highest-paying rodeo on the circuit. Promoter Rory Lemmel says it will be three nights of high energy featuring some of the best in the game.</p><p>Zeke Thurston of Alberta is one of the top Saddle Bronc riders on the circuit.</p><p>The Governor’s Cup is one of the final opportunities to qualify for the national rodeo finals. It runs through Saturday.</p></div></body>

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SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The gate swings open for the Governor’s Cup Rodeo at the Sanford Premier center in Sioux Falls Thursday night. Only in its second year, the Governor’s Cup has become the fourth highest-paying rodeo on the circuit. Promoter Rory Lemmel says it will be three nights of high energy featuring some of the best in the game.