PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Federal Government shutdown has forced the lights at Mount Rushmore to go dark, but Governor Larry Rhoden announced that he personally donated money to keep the lights on.

In a release on Saturday, Gov. Rhoden said:

Rhoden’s donation will fund the lights for the next week. If the government shutdown lasts longer, the following individuals pledged to cover additional days:

Days 8-10: Marilyn Oakes, in memory of her late husband Arthur Oakes;

Day 11: Representative Mike Derby;

Day 12: Majority Leader Scott Odenbach;

Day 13: Senator Helene Duhamel;

Day 14: Representative Steve Duffy;

Day 15: Senator Randy Deibert;

Day 16: Representative Mary Fitzgerald;

Day 17: Representative Tim Goodwin;

Day 18: Representative Trish Ladner; and

Day 19: Represe

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