Environmental, tribal concerns persist as fireworks bring ‘rock concert in phone booth’ to Rushmore

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 1,495

Last Updated: 4 hours, 8 minutes ago

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When Cheryl Schreier learned of plans for fireworks this summer at Mount Rushmore, she thought about the behind-the-scenes planning it takes to host thousands of people at the national memorial she formerly oversaw.

“It’s like having a rock concert in a phone booth,” she said.

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