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'Christmas at the Capitol' marks kickoff to holiday season in South Dakota

Annual weeks long display a unique tradition

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Austin Goss
Nov 27, 2024
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PIERRE — The Christmas season has officially started in South Dakota’s capital city.

Gov. Kristi Noem and First Gentleman Bryon Noem, along with Pierre Mayor Steve Harding, hosted the annual state Capitol tree lighting ceremony in Pierre Tuesday night, marking the kickoff of the holiday display that has become a must-see at…

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