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Cole Elshere gets the call to portray legendary bronc rider Casey Tibbs in documentary

By PADRAIC DUFFY, Rapid City Journal
Jun 17, 2014
Jun 17, 2014

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By PADRAIC DUFFY, Rapid City Journal

As a documentary filmmaker and native South Dakotan, Justin Koehler says his home state has plenty of stories that need to be told.

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