PIERRE — A Pierre Easter tradition continues Sunday although in a slightly different location as the Pierre Elks successfully pulled off the Governor’s Easter Egg Hunt. Two recent snow storms forced the moving of the event to the south lawn of the State Capitol from the Governor’s residence, but recent warmer weather uncovered enough bare ground to hold the event. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says it’s fitting the event’s 70th happening was held at the Capitol…
Rhoden and members of the Pierre Elks were passing out candy to those in attendance before the big show. The dozens of youngsters however jumped Rhoden’s command to begin…
The egg hunt was a triumph for most, but a tragedy for some…
Two children’s bikes were given away at the beginning of the event. The participants hoovered up nearly all of the goodies from the Capitol grass in under 10 minutes time.
