demo derby.

The highlight of the Central States Fair.

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anticipating the drop.

Ricky Donner, 13, center, and Collin Forbes, 14, hold hands as they are brought to the top of the "Super Shot" ride at the Central States Fair. "Its a long way to the top," Donner said. "It drops and you fee butterflies in your stomach."

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2012 sturgis motocycle rally.

The bikers are at it again. This is a collection from the scene on Main Street, the burnouts in Sundance, Wyo., some MMA at the Knuckle Saloon and even midget bowling.

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one year later.

A year ago, two Rapid City Police officers died in the line of duty. There were no official plans scheduled, but a crowd, including friends and family of the victims, visited the site of the shootings.

Kristi Johnson places her hand over a picture of her late fiance, Officer Ryan McCandless, while visiting the Fallen Officer Memorial with Tessa LaHaie.

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