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South Dakotans get longer July 4 fireworks time

March 5, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The South Dakota Senate passed a bill Monday that would extend the time up to the end of the first Sunday after the July 4 holiday.
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GIAGO: Chris Rock was right about Independence Day

July 11, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Comedian Chris Rock sent out a tweet that went, “Happy white peoples independence day the slaves weren’t free but I’m sure they enjoyed the fireworks.” Continue Reading

Man dies after diving in South Dakota lake

July 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

WATERTOWN (AP) Authorities say a man died at Lake Kampeska in northeastern South Dakota over the Fourth of July.
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WOSTER: Fireworks are fun, time with family is better

July 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Last Fourth of July, with the Missouri River closed to boating between Pierre and Fort Pierre, we watched the annual post-rodeo fireworks show from the parking lot of the football field in Pierre.
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Fireworks banned in Pennington County

July 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) Fireworks and open burning have been banned within Pennington County as the fire danger reaches an extreme level.
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Daugaard: Drive safely over July 4 holiday

July 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) Gov. Dennis Daugaard is asking residents to drive safely as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, and South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers are out in force. Continue Reading

Fireworks display slated for Fourth

July 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Exchange Club seeking donations to offset expense of professional show.
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Some western SD cities call off fireworks shows

July 2, 2012 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) Persistent hot and dry weather that is creating ideal conditions for wildfires is prompting some western South Dakota cities to call off their Fourth of July fireworks shows. Continue Reading

No garbage pickup on Fourth of July

June 30, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Due to the city of Mitchell’s observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, there will be no garbage collection on that day. Continue Reading

No fireworks for Mount Rushmore July 4 celebration

October 18, 2011 in The Daily Republic

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL (AP) Officials at Mount Rushmore National Memorial say the July 4 celebration at the monument in 2012 once again will not include fireworks. Continue Reading