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Governor Kristi Noem to attend Sturgis Rally

Governor Kristi Noem to attend Sturgis Rally

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PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem will attend several events at the Sturgis Rally.

At 2:00 pm MT, she will attend the Legends Ride Auction where “True Grit” – a painting by David Uhl depicting Governor Noem atop her horse, Ice Man, at the Custer State Park Buffalo Round Up – will be auctioned off. The proceeds of this auction will benefit Treasured Lives, a non-profit anti-trafficking organization. The auction will take place at Outlaw Square, across from the Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel, 709 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732.

At 3:00 pm MT, Governor Noem will participate in the Legends Ride to Sturgis Buffalo Chip, where she will attend the Legends Ride Reception. There will be a brief media availability in a tent at that reception at approximately 4:30 pm MT. The address for Sturgis Buffalo Chip is 20622 Fort Meade Way, Sturgis, SD 57785.

At approximately 9:45 pm MT, Governor Noem will attend a concert at Sturgis Buffalo Chip, where she will present a check to Kelly Patterson, founder of Treasured Lives. The check will be in the amount of the money raised for Treasured Lives from the “True Grit” auction. The address for Sturgis Buffalo Chip is 20622 Fort Meade Way, Sturgis, SD 57785.

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