SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A federal judge has rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Gov. Kristi Noem said on her X account she plans to submit an application to allow fireworks at Mount Rushmore in July. Her post was confident. “I can’t wait to see you all ...

During her State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Kristi Noem said the governor's office will work to have fireworks events at Mount Rushmore on Independence Day. "In the coming days, we will once ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem in her lawsuit that attempted to overturn the National Park Service's denial of the ...

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is suing Interior Department officials including Secretary Deb Haaland for declining to grant a permit for a Fourth of July event including fireworks at Mount ...

Mount Rushmore will host an Independence Day-themed fireworks display next year, bringing worldwide attention to the national memorial and South Dakota, but also bringing concerns about potential ...

President Donald Trump has been cordially invited to South Dakota for a July 4, 2026, fireworks celebration at the state's most recognizable symbol. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden invited Trump to ...