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Quest for fireworks at Rushmore fizzles

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:51am

There will not be any Independence Day fireworks at Mount Rushmore this year, according to a recent ruling handed down by  U.S. District Court chief Judge Roberto Lange.
The decision denied the injunction Gov. Kristi Noem sought on behalf of the State of South Dakota.
“This court fully understands the state’s position and why this suit was brought, but under governing law, the state is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its claims and has not met the requirements for the sort of mandatory injunction or writ of mandamus sought,” the ruling states.

Keystone meeting times changed

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:47am

The Keystone Town Board discussed moving meeting times to evenings so more people, including trustees, can attend. The discussion took place at the town’s June 2 board meeting.
A survey on facebook showed most residents wanted a 6 p.m. meeting time, although only eight people took the survey. Finance officer Cassandra Ott was concerned about having two evening meetings because of “exhaustion” of employees, like public works superintendent Jerry Przybylski, who begin their shifts very early in the day.

Calumet Fire breaks out near Keystone

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:46am

Firefighters from Battle Creek Volunteer Fire Department in  Keystone responded to a three to four acre fire near Calumet Road just outside of Keystone June 8.

Quest for fireworks at Mount Rushmore fizzles

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:21am

There will not be any Independence Day fireworks at Mount Rushmore this year, according to a recent ruling handed down by  U.S. District Court chief Judge Roberto Lange.
The decision denied the injunction Gov. Kristi Noem sought on behalf of the State of South Dakota.
“This Court fully understands the state’s position and why this suit was brought, but under governing law, the state is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its claims and has not met the requirements for the sort of mandatory injunction or writ of mandamus sought,” the ruling states.

Short-term rentals becoming a hot topic

Published by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 9:55am

A subcommittee of the Hill City Planning and Zoning Committee comprised of four to five people have met a half dozen times over the course of a three-month period to try to address the short-term rental issue in Hill City.
The Hill City Council asked planning and zoning to look into the matter out of concern the short-term rental issue in residential neighborhoods was “getting out of hand,” said Ron Walker, chairman of the Hill City Planning and Zoning Commission.

Carrie dates, actors confirmed

Published by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 9:53am

The Carrie Ingalls birthday festival has officially signed its actors and set its dates. After much back and forth the festival will be held July 26-28 and will feature Alison Arngrim and  Charlotte Stewart. Arngrim  played Nellie Oleson  on the long-running “Little House on the Prairie” television show from 1974-83. Her character, Nellie was a conglomeration of three girls from  Laura Ingalls’ childhood. Arngrim is an avid sock monkey fan and is requesting attendees bring their own sock monkeys to try to collect the largest gathering of sock monkeys ever.

Tourism surges in Keystone

Published by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 9:50am

Business is booming in Keystone. Although the season officially  began last weekend, most businesses haven been up and running for the seaso for some time.
The May 25 town payment shows $15,540.08 was collected in bed, booze and board money. The same payment last year was right around $5,100.
The  increase is “insane,”  according  to finance officer  Cassandra  Ott who double-checked her math it seemed so unbelievable. Ott said $105,051.63 has been collected in total tax this year,compared to $71,710.15 during this same time period in 2020.

Landmark building changes hands

Published by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 9:49am

Rob Hanson and his wife, Heidi Hofer, have sold the Holy Terror Building in Keystone. The building was acquired by Tom and April Hagen, owners of the award winning Rush Mountain Adventure Park.
“We’re excited to see what they’re going to do,” said Hofer. “We feel really good we’re handing it off to them. Everything they do they do so well.”

Crazy Horse Volksmarch June 5-6

Published by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 9:48am

The annual Crazy Horse Spring Volksmarch is scheduled for this weekend, June 5-6 at Crazy Horse Memorial.
The volksmarch is a 6.2 mile round-trip hike from the Welcome Center of the memorial to the arm of Crazy Horse and back down.
Registration for the volksmarch occurs the day of the hike. Registration tables are located in the parking lot west of the Welcome Center near the starting line.

Marijuana leaves towns dazed

Published by admin on Thu, 05/27/2021 - 2:34pm

Black Hills towns are figuring out what to do with the July 1 introduction of medical marijuana to the state. Passed in November 2020, initiated Measure (IM) 26 established a medical marijuana program in South Dakota for individuals who qualify. The measure would allow patients to possess up to three ounces of marijuana.
However, the state has not implemented rules or guidelines for the new industry leaving municipalities all over the region scrambling on what to do.