George Floyd protests in South Dakota
[5] On June 3, 2020, a crowd of peaceful demonstrators marched through downtown Mitchell in solidarity of social justice change for the African American community.[6] On June 1, a group of protesters peacefully demonstrated outside the South Dakota State Capitol for approximately five hours.[11] On June 3, a small group protestors gathered in Rapid City, waving flags and holding signs in support of Black Lives Matter and George Floyd.[13] SWAT and National Guard teams then assisted in enforcing curfew, but rioting and looting continued at the mall and other nearby stores.[14] On June 6, around 300 protesters peacefully marched from Diamondball Park to the Codington County Courthouse to support Black Lives Matter and George Floyd.