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.

South Dakota dog takes rattlesnake bite for its owner while on hike: report

An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was bitten by a rattlesnake in South Dakota while on a walk with its owners last Friday, a report from local news outlet KEVN Black Hills FOX shares.

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.

Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests

Trump, who has spoken forcefully against protesters who have tried to topple Confederate monuments and statues honoring those who have benefited from slavery, planned to target “the left wing mob and those practicing cancel culture," said a person familiar with his remarks.

Native Americans protesting Trump trip to Mount Rushmore

Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.

South Dakota gov warns Mount Rushmore won't be targeted: 'Not on my watch'

Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals to those of former presidents, South Dakota’s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next.

Family's dog mauls six-week-old boy to death

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said in a statement that first responders found the boy with several bite wounds. He was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he died of his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.

Larry Fitzgerald surprises boy on final day of cancer treatment

As a Tennyson Erickson rang a bell to celebrate the end of his cancer treatment, he received a huge surprise when his favorite football player joined in on the celebration.

Pilot, 2 children among 9 killed in South Dakota plane crash

Officials say nine people were killed in a plane crash in South Dakota Saturday, including the pilot and two children.

Placenta seized from abortion clinic to be used in South Dakota rape case

A placenta sample taken from an abortion clinic without a warrant will be used as evidence in a statutory rape trial in South Dakota.