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Lifelong cowboy continues team roping career at 87
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (192+ words) Jim Alworth was destined to be a cowboy. Growing up and living in the Sandhills of Nebraska most of his life, he has been a rancher, rodeo cowboy, horse trainer, team roping producer and competitor, and pick up man. He…...
Farmfest’s first-ever skid steer rodeo
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (510+ words) Any skid steer enthusiasts can showcase their abilities this August at Farmfest's brand-new Skid Steer Rodeo, happening daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 7th Street of the showgrounds. Designed as both an equipment demo and crowd-pleaser, the rodeo challenges contestants to navigate a…...
Rodeo royalty: Days of ’76 to host Miss Rodeo America, who is former Days of ’76 queen
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (912+ words) A familiar face returns to the Days of "76 Rodeo in Deadwood this July. Miss Rodeo America Callie Mueller, a former Miss Days of "76 Rodeo Queen, will be back for the rodeo and festivities. Growing up in Florence, South Dakota, she…...
‘Only young once’: Excitement, hope drive SDSU rodeo athletes to college finals
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (1199+ words) The six South Dakota State University rodeo athletes competing in the finals this weekend may be nearing the end of their college career, but they aren't ready to hang up the reins. "I'm only young once. I don't want to…...