Roughly two dozen people turned out for a scheduled prayer march around the South Dakota State Capitol Sunday (Jan. 17, 2021) in Pierre.
An event permit issued to the group Jericho March originally anticipated 50 people would walk around the State Capitol seven times while praying for the nation.
The group of men, women, and children walked peacefully while praying aloud. A few participants stopped along the route to lay hands on the building while in prayer.
Dozens of State Troopers and National Guards stood watch inside and outside the Capitol over the weekend. Their visible presence taking a noticeable uptick just before noon Sunday.
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