Gov. Rhoden Celebrates the Return of Fireworks to Mount Rushmore
PIERRE, S.D. – This President’s Day, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated the return of fireworks to Mount Rushmore. This past Friday, Governor Rhoden and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum agreed that fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore for America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
“We are ready to throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America,” declared Governor Larry Rhoden. “Thank you to Secretary Burgum for helping us bring this historic event to life. Our nation’s 250th birthday will draw the attention of the entire world, reminding us just how proud we are to be Americans.”
Mount Rushmore is a national memorial under the control of the United States Department of the Interior. Fireworks were last set off at Mount Rushmore in celebration of Independence Day in 2020. In years since, the Biden Administration rejected requests to continue the fireworks celebration.
Governor Rhoden recently invited President Trump to attend this fantastic celebration. He made this invitation in a letter to the President, which you can find here.
“South Dakota is excited to work with your administration to bring back the Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration for Independence Day,” wrote Governor Larry Rhoden. “I trust that you will work closely with us to make it happen, and we cannot wait to see you there.”
Governor Rhoden looks forward to partnering with the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday (Task Force 250) to make this historic event possible.
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So we spend a bunch of one time money to burn Chinese fireworks and risk heavy metal contamination and a fire? How about we build a drone show that runs every night and increases visitors year round? The archaic thinking of boomers just to avoid any sort of change or progress is getting old and redundant. I love fireworks, but move on already.
I like your thinking. I think this is worth some exploration. Lasers could also be an option or drones with lasers. (But no sharks with lasers please).
It’s time to reevaluate our priorities! Why sacrifice our precious forests for a fleeting thrill that lasts just 30 minutes?
We must advocate for sustainable alternatives that not only protect our environment but also save us money. This reckless battle initiated by Noem is a childish distraction from the real issues we face
“This reckless battle initiated by Noem is a childish distraction from the real issues we face”
BUT BUT BUT NOEM!! Get some help with your NDS.
This is fantastic and if I can get in I will absolutely be there to watch.
What is NDS?
Noy knowing is the first symptom.
NDS = Noem Derangement Syndrome
A line dolts use to summarily reject any critique of Noem ever.
Spoken like someone who suffers from NDS.
Yippee! (Yawn)
Sure hope the drought does not continue or will a forest fire starting at Mt. Rushmore part of the visual effects of Amerika burning under Trump/Musk Fascist regime?
At the very least the fireworks leaving behind toxic residue will further poison the soil and water..
Fireworks are cool. But they do need to be done safely, and drones could be an option for certain situations or for a regular cool show.
You and many of your ilk have no idea what “fascism” actually is or any concept of history. Other than that, have a nice day.
See comment from Anonymous @4:12
I saw the comment @4:12 and still think it is a foolish idea, Also I think we all knew it would happen again if Trump was elected and Noem/Rhoden made a push. I also think we knew Noem would make that push since she did not get her way for 4 years. As an adult who acts like a spoiled child, she does not handle no very well.
Well, get over it.
I will