SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A group of lawmakers and Gov. Larry Rhoden are making sure the lights stay on at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone.

All are covering the costs of illuminating the presidents' faces on the memorial during the federal government shutdown. While the national memorial is open during the shutdown, the lights will not be turned on by the federal government.

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