Rally Tally: Accidents Are down so Far during 2024 Sturgis Rally

The 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has been underway for a few days now, and so far it appears most of this year's attendees have been on their best behavior.

The latest rally tally shows that misdemeanor and felony drug arrests are up a little compared to the 2023 numbers, but the good news is that the number of accidents so far is down.

While the total number of rally-related accidents is down, Dakota New Now is reporting that the Sturgis Rally did experience its first two fatalities of the 2024 season on Monday, (August 5).

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According to Dakota News Now, Sturgis Rally Data as of Tuesday, (August 6) from the South Dakota Highway Patrol shows there have been a total of 69 DUI arrests to date, that's down from 71 at this time last year. There have been 15 more Misdemeanor Drug Arrests in 2024 compared to 2023. Felony Drug Arrests are also up, with 75 cases this year, compared to 68 in 2023.

There has also been a rather stark drop-off in the total number of citations handed out so far during this year's rally. Only 646 tickets have been issued thus far, compared to 793 in 2023.

And the total number of warnings issued is way down as well, along with the number of injury accidents, which is another bit of encouraging news.

As the rally rolls on, authorities continue to remind motorcyclists of the importance of always wearing a helmet when riding.

The 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally wraps up on Sunday, (August 11).

Source: Dakota News Now

Detour Dining: Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants You Must Try in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa

Beyond the well-traveled tourist paths, there’s a whole different world of food exploration throughout South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. From tiny restaurants in historic towns serving up generations-old recipes to small town dive bars that not only have cheap, cold beer, but unique and unexpected homemade dishes.

We’ve created an exploration of off-the-beaten path restaurants nestled in the charming landscapes of the tri-state area. Take a detour from the ordinary and discover the extraordinary flavors as you travel the roads not-so-often traveled.

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Seven Mind-Blowing Wonders' of South Dakota

I think most of us have at least heard of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World." We might not be able to rattle them off as easily as McDonald's value menu items, but chances are you've heard of at least some of them, right?

There's the Great Wall of China. Chichén Itzá, a Mayan City on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The ancient city of Petra, in Jordan. Machu Picchu in Peru. Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro. The Colosseum in Rome, and finally, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Every state in the nation is known for having a series of natural wonders and signature landmarks. So, I thought I would come up with my own list of the "Seven Wonders of South Dakota."

The following is what I consider to be the signature landmarks, monuments, and natural wonders that are synonymous with the great state of South Dakota. I tried to give both sides of the state a little love while comprising this list.

You might have a few additions...

Let's get started. The Seven Wonders of South Dakota:

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