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Held each summer in August, the ranch rodeo is a unique community tradition that draws hundreds to Union Center.
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Jacey Hupp has officially been named the new women’s rodeo coach at the University of Wyoming. Hupp grew up in Huron, began participating in rodeo at a young age, and then went on to compete in rodeo for South Dakota State University. But as far as having an official ‘coaching job,’ this is her first.
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Piper Cordes of Wall, South Dakota is the high school world champion in barrel racing for 2023. She claimed the title this past week at the national high school rodeo finals in Gillette, Wyoming.
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Every rodeo star begins their career with a big achievement – winning their first belt buckle. For Macy Maxwell of Dimock, it happened at the 4-H Heartland Rodeo in Huron on July 15th.
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Tragedy recently struck three families within the rodeo circle. At the 2023 state rodeo finals, a fundraiser event took place to show support to the families affected.
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In the Elshere family, rodeo runs in the blood. Thayne, a senior from Sturgis Brown High School, is one of five kids that belong to Lyndsay and J.J. Elshere of Hereford.
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"Tip down, elbow up." It's time for a roping session from Macy Maxwell.
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The Blasius family captures the heart of South Dakota through their community involvement. Parents Brett and Paula and their children Lane, Josie, Blair, Burk, and Jace all participate in the rodeo, which started with their dad when he was younger.
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From a rookie cowgirl to multiple trips to nationals, and now, an all-around cowgirl finish to an impressive high school career – Landry Haugen of Sturgis was born to be a rodeo winner.
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Avari Dorrance of Custer is the new high school rodeo queen in South Dakota. She officially received the crown on Friday in Ft. Pierre to kick off the grand entry ceremony.