MEDIA ADVISORY

May 3, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden to Make Tourism Announcement at Mount Rushmore

PIERRE, S.D. – Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an announcement advancing South Dakota’s thriving tourism industry at a press conference at Mount Rushmore.

He will be joined by Travel South Dakota Secretary Jim Hagen, Mount Rushmore National Memorial Superintendent Jennifer Carpenter, and representatives from the National Parks Service.

The press conference will take place at Mount Rushmore on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10 am MT/11 am CT.

WHAT: Governor Rhoden to Make Tourism Announcement at Mount Rushmore

WHEN: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10 am MT/11 am CT

WHERE: Mount Rushmore

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