Motorcycle rally set to go ahead

Businesses that benefit from the visitor count during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally were no doubt relieved to hear on Monday evening that the Sturgis City Council had voted 8-1 to officially sanction the event this year, with modifications such as the cancellation of events like the parade that tend to see thousands of people lined up on the street.

Businesses over the state line had already made clear they intended to go ahead. Reports suggested that more than 50 hospitality businesses reached consensus that the 80th anniversary will be taking place as expected, and that they will all b...