Fireworks

Fireworks are flying following a federal court ruling that sided with the National Parks Service in a lawsuit filed by the state of South Dakota over the right to host an annual fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Park.

"Oh boy, heat and fireworks! My favorite!", said no dog ever.

Every year we get families and friends together for merriment, and most uniquely of any of our holidays, we set off tons of fireworks. But why do we do this?

Having a 4th of July party? Our intern, Hanna, gives her top picks for the best bang-for-your-buck fireworks!

The funniest and freakiest

Let the spitting begin! Leading up to the weekend of fireworks Watermelon Seed Spitting Week begins June 30

July 4th comes around and someone invariably spouts off, hey did you know that the punk you use to light fireworks is made out of camel poop?

In South Dakota, these smaller towns don't do Small!

The short answer to what it will cost for your Independence Day outdoor celebration is, more!

Here in South Dakota, it's almost time to once again start legally buying things that go boom!