Several weeks ago, bulldozers broke ground for "Sturgis County Line," a massive new biker bar and concert venue to be located on 600 acres at the base of Bear Butte. Bear Butte (on the outskirts of the Black Hills, near Sturgis, SD) is a sacred place of prayer for over thirty Native Nations across the Great Plains, as well as a state park and a national historic landmark. Each year thousands of Native people travel to pray at Bear Butte.

Indigenous people’s rights to this land go back to thousands of years. Since the very beginning we have used this sacred mountain for ceremonies that are vital for the life and health of our people.

Arizona entrepreneur Jay Allen boasts on his web site that Sturgis County Line will provide "hundreds of acres to party... in a safe haven, free from a policed environment, that's what I'm talking about! ... over 150,000 s.f. of asphalt for semi-tractor trailors... 22,500 s.f. of... ice cold beer... kick-butt music & oh yea, hot hot women!"[1] The 600-acre complex will include an outdoor amphitheater with space for 30,000 people.

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