South Dakota's most famous landmark will host a fireworks display for the first time in six years in 2026. The event – planned for July 3, 2026, according to the memorandum – will be a celebration of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bill Gabbert, former fire management officer for Mount Rushmore and six other national parks in the region, said the controversial fireworks show that could attract 7,500 people, possibly including ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Park Service rejected Thursday the South Dakota Department of Tourism's permit request for a July 4 fireworks display at Mount Rushmore. The rejection, first reported by The Hill, was ...

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 ...