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Meet the 2018 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search Finalists

PUBLISHED ON MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018

Breathtaking beauty and dangerous curves are a hallmark of the Black Hills. Take one look at the women competing in the 2018 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search presented by Rebel Yell, and you’ll see that the description applies to more than just the scenery.

Jaws have been dropping across the Black Hills for the past few months as the area’s finest females have been competing to become the face of the Best Party Anywhere® in dozens of local bars. Thousands of you have cast votes for your favorite sexy selfies from the semifinalists, and a few hundred of you were even lucky enough to see KSKY announce the finalists in person on April 14. But now you’ve got a chance to see these women reveal so much more.
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Donnie Smith Show and War of the Twins Kick Off 2018 Riding Season

PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018

Thunder and lightning. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things just go hand in hand. For those of us in the Midwest, frigid temps and parked rides can be a less desirable pairing we’re forced to contend with. That is, until the annual Midwest Extravaganza known as the Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show finally pulls us out of hibernation for the unofficial kickoff to riding season.
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How to Do Sturgis Vol. 2 – Answers to First-Timer Questions About Planning Their Trip

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018

Albert Einstein once said, “The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.” Although Einstein didn't ride a motorcycle or ever attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, anyone who's ever been a Sturgis first-timer probably relates to the sentiment.

Once you've made the commitment to come and have decided where you're staying, you realize there's still so much left to figure out.
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How Staying at the Chip Will Change Now that Buffalo Chip, SD is a Town

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As you’ve likely heard by now, the South Dakota Supreme Court issued a decision on Thursday, January 25, 2018, that ruled in favor of the Town of Buffalo Chip’s 2015 incorporation.

This announcement has raised a lot of questions among those of you who love staying at the Chip each year. While many of those inquiries varied, they really all boiled down to one simple question– “How will staying at the Chip change now that Buffalo Chip, SD is a town?”
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7 Super Bowl Commercials that Should’ve Been

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

An average of 100 million viewers tune in to the Super Bowl each year, and thanks to extreme rivalries, legendary halftime performances and an easy excuse to celebrate Sunday Funday, that number only continues to grow. But long after your heartburn subsides from all the bad calls and Ted’s ghost chili hot wings, the one part of the spectacle that’s sure to stick with you is all the over-the-top advertisements. Throughout the decades, countless hilarious and heartwarming commercials have made their debut during this live sporting event, but since most companies can’t afford a $5 million price tag, there will always be great ones you didn’t get to see. Here are seven memorable Super Bowl commercials that should’ve been and the reasons why we think they deserved to be aired during the big game. (We saved the best for last.)

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Breaking News Update! Buffalo Chip First Town Built By Bikers For Bikers

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018

Hello from the newest town in South Dakota… And likely the United States. Maybe even the entire world– Buffalo Chip, SD!

On Thursday, January 25, 2018, the South Dakota Supreme Court released a 16-page statement reversing a previous fourth circuit court decision ruling against the Meade County Board of Commissioners last year. The latest Supreme Court decision rules in favor of the Town of Buffalo Chip’s 2015 incorporation.
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Choose Your Own Adventure in Reformed Whores’ Journey to Greatness

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017

From the moment they set foot on Sturgis Buffalo Chip® properly, the country comedy duo Reformed Whores had only thing on their minds—getting to share their hilariously irreverent set with as many folks as possible.

After a chance meeting with long-time Buffalo Chip “social lubricant” Captain Jack, the Whores set their sites on the Chip’s legendary main stage and decided they’d do just about ANYTHING to get there.
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Legion Lake Fire Threatens Scenic Black Hills Riding Roads

PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017

 

This blog page will be updated regularly, with the most recent updates starting at the top as more of the story unfolds.

December 17, 2017 Update – 95 Percent Containment, Some Roads and Parks to Reopen

Crews have been able to continue to hold containment lines and carry on with mop up efforts throughout the weekend. Although the total numbers of acres burned has increased to 54,023, the Legion Lake Fire has now reached 95 percent containment.
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7 Les Paul Legends That Rocked the Chip

PUBLISHED ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017

The Les Paul guitar is an undisputed icon of rock and roll.

Some of the most legendary riffs and solos of all time were written with a Les Paul, and many of those celebrated tunes have been played on the Wolfman Jack Stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®.

Well, it just so happens that the Chip is giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Special II guitar signed by George Thorogood along with a $200 Hot Leathers shopping spree in the Rock The Holidays Sweepstakes.

That’s right, YOU can win a guitar with some serious rock star cred.

And, with some practice, maybe one day join this league of these seven Les Paul legends that have rocked the Chip.
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Stolen Rhodes Wind Up Despite the Rigors of the Road

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017

For a touring band like Stolen Roads that plays hundreds of shows each year, landing a three-day residency at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip through ReverbNation in 2017 provided much more than an opportunity to share the bill with some truly legendary acts. It also allowed the band to get out from behind the wheel, reconnect with friends they’d met in years past and take in the Best Party Anywhere® in some of the same ways as you. So how do four hard-working musicians wind up before making their way to the big stage to open up for bands like Blackberry Smoke and Gary Allen? Follow them on their journey to find out.
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