Category Archives: South Dakota

Pine Beetles Devastating Harney Peak

Posted on 8/27/2007 by roger

The Rapid City Journal reports that pine mountain pine beetles are devastating Harney Peak. They are attempt to fight the beetles by thinning trees in the area.

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Tribes Seek Rennaming of Custer to Chief Crazy Horse State Park

Posted on 1/15/2006 by roger

Indian tribes are seeking to rename Custer State Park to Chief Crazy Horse State Park.

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Workers Proclaim Harney Granite in Good Shape As Rushmore Completes Cleaning in 2 Weeks

Posted on 7/30/2005 by roger

Keoland reports the first ever clean of the Mount Rushmore faces was completed earlier than expected — despite some shorter days caused by the record 107-108 heat.

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Pneumonia Kills Most of Custer State Park’s Bighorns

Posted on 3/8/2005 by roger

KELO reports an outbreak of pneumonia has killed 175 of Custer State Park’s 200 Bighorn Sheep. It is believed to have been contracted from domestic sheep (which don’t get sick). The state may transplant more bighorns to replace them and … Continue reading →

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