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Some legislators say speaking out on the lucrative tax havens draws negative campaign attention from Sioux Falls-based trusts, pointing to cautionary tale of former Democratic lawmaker who drew opposition from a trust PAC.

Some legislators say speaking out on the lucrative tax havens draws negative campaign attention from Sioux Falls-based trusts, pointing to cautionary tale of former Democratic lawmaker who drew opposition from a trust PAC.

Rushmore is only about 6 hours from Billings and has all of my favorite Presidents representing what they did for this great country. What you may not be aware of is the ongoing project to memorialize another leader and warrior, Crazy Horse.

Long-time newspaper and broadcast reporter Kevin Woster is fond of solid reporting and provocative ideas. Lately, he's been thinking about what it would mean to rethink the naming of Custer State Park.

Crazy Horse is staring down four presidents of the United States. Ive boarded a battered yellow school bus that will bring tourists to the base of the mountain where the legendary Lakota leader is being carved in granite — a massive work in progress going on decades. "The purpose of this monument is to honor all North American Indians," our otherwise jocular bus driver intones. We deboard, and I peer up at the carving, which is an active construction site. From here, the stark details of C...

KNBN NewsCenter1 August 2, 2021 CUSTER, S.D. — They’re America’s national mammal – and there are few places you can get as up close and personal to them as Custer State Park. But as we’ve seen in the past, there are definitely precautions to take when admiring the bison herds of the Black Hills. photo courtesy: WWF/Clay Bolt Each year, beginning in mid-July, a spectacular sight to see at Custer State Park – the bison rut. Mature bulls giving up their lone, bachelor lifestyles to see...

Custer State Park, South Dakota Located in the picturesque Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota, United States, the world famous Custer State Park was the state’s first, and still its largest, state park, named in honor of the equally well-known Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. Covering a vast area of more than 71,000 acres, it encompasses three dams, various campgrounds, breathtaking trails, parks, and roads, with plans proposed to add a waterpark in the near future. A temper...

This is (By Far) the Curviest Road in South Dakota The state of South Dakota has plenty of roads (especially west river) that offer twists and turns in every direction, but one road, in particular, is by far the curviest and most challenging road to drive on in the entire Mount Rushmore State. In fact, its not far from Mount Rushmore after all. Lets hope everyone is keeping their eyes on the road while driving on this highway. So, where exactly is the curviest road in South Dakota located? Get ...

Taking the kids: On a road trip to South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands

Rating: 4.97 This cozy cabin in Fairbanks, Alaska is not only one of the most wish-listed Airbnbs in the state, but its remote location at the edge of the woods makes it an ideal spot for lucky guests visiting in the winter to catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Keep in mind that this spot is whats known as dry-cabin living, which means theres no running water (except for the kitchen sink) and no indoor bathroom. Instead, a small outdoor, RV-type shower is available, as well as an outhouse ...