Brush fires close Mt. Rushmore and I-90 in South Dakota, parts of Rapid City evacuated
Brush fires due to dry, windy weather in South Dakota led to evacuations of parts of Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore National Monument and parts of Interstate 90 Monday.
Brush fires due to dry, windy weather in South Dakota led to evacuations of parts of Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore National Monument and parts of Interstate 90 Monday.
Minnesota lawmaker proposes path for counties to join South Dakota
A Republican Minnesota state representative is introducing legislation that would create a pathway for Minnesota counties to secede from the state and join the South Dakota.
A Republican Minnesota state representative is introducing legislation that would create a pathway for Minnesota counties to secede from the state and join the South Dakota.
Sheriff: South Dakota AG reported hitting deer, but actually hit and killed man
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
35 COVID-19 cases in Minnesota linked to Sturgis motorcycle rally
There are now 35 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota connected to the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
There are now 35 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota connected to the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
MDH: 27 COVID-19 cases traced to Sturgis motorcycle rally, including 1 hospitalization
The Minnesota Department of Health says 27 cases can now be traced back to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota earlier this month.
The Minnesota Department of Health says 27 cases can now be traced back to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota earlier this month.
Minnesota confirms 15 COVID-19 cases linked to Sturgis
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 are linked to Minnesotans who went to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. One of those patients is hospitalized.
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 are linked to Minnesotans who went to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. One of those patients is hospitalized.
460,000 vehicles tallied during South Dakota Sturgis rally
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count released by South Dakota transportation officials.
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count released by South Dakota transportation officials.
Bikers head home as Sturgis motorcycle rally ends on Sunday
Bikers are headed home on Sunday as the 10-day Sturgis motorcycle rally comes to an end.
Bikers are headed home on Sunday as the 10-day Sturgis motorcycle rally comes to an end.
Smash Mouth performed for packed crowd at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
'Motorcycling is social distancing at 70 miles an hour': Minnesota bikers join crowds at Sturgis rally
The 80th annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota is now underway.
The 80th annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota is now underway.
Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: Sturgis draws thousands
Many who rode their bikes into Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.
Many who rode their bikes into Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
1 dead in South Dakota after ingesting hand sanitizer with methanol
South Dakota health officials reported Thursday that one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol.
South Dakota health officials reported Thursday that one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol.
79-year-old South Dakota man arrested in 1974 murder of elderly woman in Willmar, Minnesota
Newly uncovered DNA evidence has linked a 79-year-old South Dakota man to the cold case murder of an elderly woman in Willmar, Minnesota, police announced on Thursday.
Newly uncovered DNA evidence has linked a 79-year-old South Dakota man to the cold case murder of an elderly woman in Willmar, Minnesota, police announced on Thursday.
South Dakota courts Minnesota businesses with looser coronavirus restrictions
South Dakota is trying to lure Minnesota businesses to relocate by promoting its looser coronavirus restrictions, but Minnesota's governor predicted businesses would stay put.
South Dakota is trying to lure Minnesota businesses to relocate by promoting its looser coronavirus restrictions, but Minnesota's governor predicted businesses would stay put.
South Dakota governor, exposed to virus, joined Trump on jet
Shortly after fireworks above Mount Rushmore disappeared into the night sky on Friday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem accompanied President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One despite having had close contact with Trump's son's girlfriend, who had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Shortly after fireworks above Mount Rushmore disappeared into the night sky on Friday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem accompanied President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One despite having had close contact with Trump's son's girlfriend, who had tested positive for the coronavirus.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
South Dakota Governor Noem: 'We won't be social distancing' at July 3 Mount Rushmore celebration
Social distancing won't be required at the celebration at Mount Rushmore that President Donald Trump will be attending, according to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.
Social distancing won't be required at the celebration at Mount Rushmore that President Donald Trump will be attending, according to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.