Deadwood couple hits the road looking for Love in America

Tanya Manus Journal staff    Jul 16, 2019    Updated Jul 16, 2019

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Scotte and Toni Burns are weary of the divisiveness, negativity and hate they said seems to be tearing apart our nation, so they’re fighting back — with love.

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The husband and wife, who live in Deadwood, are on a mission to help Americans look beyond their differences and find common ground in things they love — whether that’s a job, hobby, pet, sports team, community or person. On July 27, Toni and Scotte will start a seven-week trip by motorcycle through 13 states. The couple’s goal is to interview Americans from all walks of life, who will share stories about things they love. The couple will produce and launch an online series, “Love in America,” this fall that showcases the stories they gather on this trip.

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“The more we connect through love — every race, status, lifestyle, faith, and age — the better off we’ll all be; the better the America we all want to share will be!” the couple said on ...