SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Gov. Larry Rhoden announced on social media Friday that fireworks would once again appear at Mount Rushmore for the 4th of July. Rhoden’s post said he “just got ...

The decision revives a controversial tradition at Mount Rushmore that has been suspended since 2020 due to environmental concerns. The return of fireworks marks a significant shift in federal ...

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Fireworks will be making a comeback at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota in 2026 for a Fourth of July celebration. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Is US safer from guns?

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 ...

On Monday, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden's office announced fireworks would return to Mount Rushmore in 2026. The office said Rhoden and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum agreed on a show for ...

March 5: The Governor of South Dakota signs the Mount ... 4. Rushmore comes under the jurisdiction of the Park Service again, in a general reorganization of government resources. July 2: The ...