A motorcycle rally that brings tens of thousands of tourists to a small South Dakota city is about to begin, despite objections from a majority of its residents
Visitors have already begun trickling into the city of 7,000 for the 80th Annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. They are expected to number in the tens of thousands by the time the event -- 10 days of drag racing, music concerts and other festivities -- kicks off on Friday.
"The city said more vulnerable residents in the community can continue using the"Sturgis Good Deeds" program, which for months has recruited volunteers and city employees to deliver groceries for free to those who have underlying conditions or who are concerned about their health. What's different this yearProceeding with the motorcycle rally was a difficult decision to make, officials say.
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