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Bison Vs Bikers: Sturgis Showdown – Who’s the Real Road Warrior?
The annual pilgrimage to South Dakota is officially underway. You may have noticed a huge increase in motorcycles on the highway lately. A mass migration of two-wheel lovers are all heading east to the Black Hills of South Dakota. When it comes to the Sturgis rally, half of the fun is getting there. Lots of pit stops are planned along the way. Some of those pit stops are taking in the sights of some of our state parks and even national parks along the way.
Pre-Sturgis Party a Success
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Jimmy River Band and Judd Hoos took the Corn Palace Plaza stage for performances of live music during the Pre-Sturgis Party during the evening of Thursday August 1, 2024. Motorcycles lined Mitchell’s Main Street. There was a motorcycle parade and stunt show, car show with food trucks and stands. One of those stands was Adamo’s Kitchen giving the public a preview of what will be on offer in their new Italian restaurant set to open in 2025 in the old Ben Franklin building.
UPDATE: Victim dies following drowning incident at Wylie Park
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One person who was hospitalized following a drowning incident at Wylie Park in Aberdeen on Thursday evening has passed away, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Officers were called around 5:40 p.m., and multiple agencies responded. Before they arrived, an off-duty police officer at...
Rapid City boy injured by mower receives special visitors
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Earlier this spring, a boy from Rapid City named Maddux Reed was in a lawnmower accident that led to the loss of part of his leg. Now that he's back home from surgery down in Colorado, Rapid City decided to make his Friday morning a little extra special.
Why deputies took their time with a southern Sioux Falls stand-off
LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) – A stand-off in southern Sioux Falls ended peacefully Wednesday after five days of law enforcement assessing the situation. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson says this stand-off near 57th and Cliff stemmed from a woman refusing to leave her house. The situation started on Friday...
USD Law School Announces 2024-2025 Student Board Members for Three Organizations
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Moot Court and the South Dakota Law Review give students opportunities to develop and refine skills and gain experience during law school. The boards consist of second- and third-year law students who are selected by an application and interview process. Learn more about the student boards below.
Rapid City teen artist Santana Twiss to spotlight in Dahl Arts Center exhibit
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City teen artist Santana L. Twiss will be showcased in the upcoming Emerging Visual Artists (EVA) exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center. Her exhibit opens on August 1 and will be on view in the Dahl’s Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery until September 26, 2024. An artist reception and meet-and-greet will take place on August 1 from 5-7 p.m.
The perks of arriving early to the Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally starts at the end of this week, and hotels and campgrounds in the area are getting ready for the busiest three weeks of the year. With tons of traffic already on the roads this week, people are pouring in to get...
Rapid City buckling up for Sturgis Rally business
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The rally means business in the Black Hills area, and many stores and restaurants are preparing for the increase in people. With the thousands of motorcyclists coming to Rapid, catering to their needs is a must for many businesses. Some places may change their hours, and restaurants may see a bump in their carry-out options, but location is king when it comes to working during the rally. One coffee shop is hoping to stake their claim at their new location.