A whirlwind rodeo weekend

Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025

A saddle bronc rider competes in front of a record crowd at the Crystal Springs Rodeo Friday, June 27.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Janelle Atyeo

I’m admittedly biased, but my hometown puts on the best rodeo this side of the Mississippi. The Crystal Springs Rodeo outshines any others because of the gorgeous setting.

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Crystal Springs Rodeo: A dream worth keeping alive

The last weekend in June marked the 79th year for the Crystal Springs Rodeo, and it was a weekend to remember.

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Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.