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Downtown Sioux Falls Criterium	7/21/2008
The Central Plains Cycling team is putting on a cycling race called the: "Downtown Sioux Falls Criterium". This will always double as the "South Dakota Criterium State Championships".
Mitchell to Host Airventure Cup, World's Largest Cross Country Air Race	7/21/2008
Mitchell will host The AirVenture Cup the World’s Largest Cross Country Air Race. Come see over 50 homebuilt, experimental aircraft on Saturday, July 26th from 8 to 5! Each aircraft is hand built representing 6,000+ hours of work.
South Dakota Film Festival: Tickets Officially on Sale	7/18/2008
The South Dakota Film Festival announced it would officially begin selling tickets online effective Thursday for this year’s festival, which will be held September 19-21 in Aberdeen.
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OPENS NEW WOMEN’S EXHIBIT	7/15/2008
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibit entitled “First Ladies of Motorcycling.”
Earthwatch Excavation Uncovers More Fossils at the Mammoth Site	7/10/2008
Dr. Agenbroad, the Principal Investigator and Site Director, of the Mammoth Site announced that Earthwatch volunteers have uncovered several new bones during their first ten days of excavations.
Development of a Genetic Based Management Plan for the Badlands National Park Bison Population	7/9/2008
American bison are the largest mammal to have survived the last glacial period in North America and are a critical keystone species in grassland ecosystems.
Mount Rushmore Celebration a Success Thanks to Memorial Partners	7/8/2008
Partnerships were key to the success of the Independence Day celebrations at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3 and 4.
Independence Day Celebration a Success at Mount Rushmore	7/8/2008
Mount Rushmore National Memorial marked Independence Day 2008 with patriotic entertainment and a dramatic display of fireworks.
Earthwatch Excavation Begins at the Mammoth Site	7/1/2008
Dr. Agenbroad, the Principal Investigator and Site Director, of the Mammoth Site announced that Earthwatch Excavations will take place in two two-week sessions.
Plan Ahead to Celebrate Independence Day at Mount Rushmore	7/1/2008
More than twenty thousand visitors are expected to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Thursday, July 3, as part of the annual Independence Day Celebration.