Sturgis Buzz: Early riders are already flooding Main Street and surrounding roads as the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially kicks off Friday, with local shops and tattoo artists seeing a steady boost and police urging drivers to share the road. Pierre Politics Meets Pop Culture: Kristi Noem’s Trail of Governors statue reveal in Pierre—bronze Noem beside her horse, Iceman—has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, sparking online confusion and debate. Mitchell Motor Mania: Klock Werks and Indian Motorcycle unveiled a one-of-a-kind custom Indian Challenger for country artist Redferrin at the Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party, spotlighting South Dakota craftsmanship. Sioux Falls Sports + Community: The Canaries hosted a packed fundraiser for pitcher Ryan Richardson after his cancer diagnosis, raising $18,000 through raffles and jersey auctions. Sioux Falls Arts: Chalk Sioux Falls returns to Lyon Centennial Park Saturday, turning blank sidewalks into live chalk masterpieces with six artists and a people’s choice vote. Vermillion Abroad: Community members from Vermillion visited sister city Ratingen, Germany, for a cultural exchange and joint classical concert tied to the city’s 750th birthday. Local Fair Win: The 2026 Plymouth County Fair drew 139,150 attendees, with new STEM and horse barrel racing additions helping keep families coming back.