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Mount Rushmore Freedom 250: President Donald Trump is set to travel to South Dakota to deliver a speech and watch fireworks at Mount Rushmore as the U.S. kicks off its 250th birthday weekend. The visit comes with lingering debate over whether Trump could ever be added to the monument—technically described as essentially impossible—while the National Park Service is also designating a protest area for today’s fireworks. Extreme Heat Safety: Across the Midwest and East Coast, officials are warning people to hydrate and take cooling breaks as potentially record heat threatens holiday plans; some events have already been adjusted or canceled. Holiday Weekend Logistics: The weekend also includes major celebrations nationwide, including a Times Square ball drop and a large fireworks show in Washington, D.C., with organizers balancing spectacle and safety. Local Independence Day Plans (Vermillion): Vermillion is rolling out a full day of America 250 events at Prentis Park, including a Founding Fathers 5K, farmers market, music and performances, and fireworks at Polaris Parkway. Weather Watch (Regional): Severe weather risk remains on the radar for parts of the Plains, with forecasters highlighting damaging wind potential in the broader region.

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Rapid City parade kicks off America’s 250th celebration despite severe weather

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Sioux Falls leaders urge caution with fireworks, heat this 4th of July

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