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City Manager

2 Stories
Posted on: September 14, 2011

Ainslie Hired as New Sturgis City Manager

Mr. Ainslie is the Development Manager for the City of Merced, California and has served the
community since 2004. In that role, Mr. Ainslie completed numerous capital projects valued at more than $23,000,000, including a... Read on...

Posted on: October 26, 2011

Holiday Closures

The City Manager's office (including Human Resources, Legal and Constituent Services) will be closed on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday following Thanksgiving.


Community Center

3 Stories
Posted on: April 30, 2012

Summer Fun & Fitness - Sign up now!

Sign up your child for Summer Fun and Fitness now! Program runs Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:30 pm, beginning May 29. Your child can enjoy swimming, field trips, lakes, sports, crafts and more!

Posted on: April 18, 2012

Summer Swim Lessons

Summer Swim Lessons Registration begins May 21st for our 1st session of the summer. See the full summer swim lessons schedule on our programs page or call for more information.

Posted on: February 2, 2011

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Fire & Emergency

4 Stories
Posted on: April 20, 2012

Celebrate EMS Week May 20 - 26

Help support our EMS volunteers and employees. Activities scheduled all week - purchase yourT-shirt at the Fire Station.

Schedule of Eents...
Posted on: December 30, 2011

Law Enforcement Urges Motorists: Slow Down, Move Over

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
CONTACT: Terry Woster, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178
Law Enforcement Urges Motorists: Slow Down, Move Over
The South Dakota Highway Patrol, State Office of... Press Release...

Posted on: October 25, 2011

Employee Spotlight on the Sturgis Ambulance Service

In addition to caring for the residents of Sturgis, they also serve the people of western Meade County and eastern Lawrence County including lower Boulder Canyon, the I-90 corridor between exits 40 and 28, north to the... Read on...

Posted on: October 20, 2011

Sturgis Fire Department Offers Tips on Winter Fire Safety

The Sturgis Fire Department reminds residents to use caution when heating this winter.

Safety Tips...

Home

18 Stories
Posted on: May 16, 2012

Memorial Reminder

Memorial Day Arrangements at the Bear Butte Cemetery are to be delivered no earlier than May 25, 2012 and picked up no later than June 10, 2012.

Posted on: May 16, 2012

SD DENR Recognizes the City of Sturgis for Drinking Water Compliance

The manager and operators receiving this award guaranteed the Sturgis water to be safe by achieving 100% compliance with the safe Drinking Water Act during 2011.
In order to qualify for the Drinking Water Certificate of... Read on...

Award Letter...
Posted on: May 14, 2012

Lazelle Street Update

The DOT has decided to leave the Lazelle Street lanes as they are until a planned construction project begins after the 2012 Rally. At that time, detours will be in place as needed and permanent lane markings will be... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

Hydrant Flushing

Crews from the Water Department will be flushing hydrants in various locations. Please use caution when driving near intersections where crews are working.

Posted on: May 14, 2012

DOT Work Between Exit 32 and 37

STURGIS, S.D. – South Dakota Department of Transportation officials say traffic on Interstate 90 near Sturgis is being reduced to one lane for a short-term construction project beginning today (Monday, May 14).
I-90... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Council Looks Twice at Recreational Trail Plan

The proposed trail connector would be located along a fence on property owned by the Lutheran Church and would serve as a safe route for citizens to connect to the main recreational trail system leading to Bear Butte... Read on...

Map...
Posted on: May 11, 2012

History at High Noon - 1972 Flood

You are invited to spend the lunch hour at the library on Friday, May 18 when History at High Noon features stories about the flood of 1972. Bring you lunch and share your memories from this major event in the Black Hills.

Posted on: April 20, 2012

Sturgis Celebrates EMS Week May 20 - 26

Help support our EMS volunteers and employees. Activities scheduled all week - purchase yourT-shirt at the Fire Station.

Schedule of Events...
Posted on: April 18, 2012

State Launches New Motorcycle Website

The new site offers web cams, interactive riding maps, motorcycle safety, photos and a blog.

SouthDakotaRide.com
Posted on: March 30, 2012

Recycling Program Underway

Collection sites are located on Junction across the street from Jacobsen Ford and in the west parking lot at Lynns DakotaMart.

Posted on: March 30, 2012

Reminder for Rubble Site Users

Larger vehicles and vehicles with trailers are charged on a per yard basis. You are required to provide proof of water account (bill). Site attendants are required to check all loads before they are dumped. For more... Read on...

Posted on: March 6, 2012

Street Closures

As water improvements continue, Mainline Contracting is scheduled to begin work on asphalt removals on March 8. They will require taffic control beginning on Monday, March 12 for work in the following areas:

1. Baldwin... Read on...

Posted on: December 30, 2011

Law Enforcement Urges Motorists: Slow Down, Move Over

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
CONTACT: Terry Woster, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178
Law Enforcement Urges Motorists: Slow Down, Move Over
The South Dakota Highway Patrol, State Office of... Press Release...

Posted on: October 25, 2011

Snow Removal Reminders

Snow is removed from life, safety and emergency routes first. The second priority is the major arterial streets (Lazelle, Harmon, Ballpark, Sherman, Douglas, Nellie, and the Whitewood Service Road) followed by major-minor... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: October 25, 2011

Snow Shoveling Resource List Established

A list is being established with the names and phone numbers of individuals who are willing to assist with shoveling walks following a snow storm. If you would like to be included on this list, you can sign up online or call... Read on...

View List...
Posted on: October 25, 2011

City Establishing Contractor List

In the event of a major snow storm or other emergency operations, the City maintains a list of pre-qualified contractors who may be available for contract work. If you have equipment such as a backhoe, track hoe, dump truck... Read on...

Application Information...
Posted on: October 18, 2011

2011 Rally Wrap Up

As expected, the 71st anniversary of the annual event was slightly smaller than the previous year, but numbers for attendees and spending were still strong despite the stressed economy.

Press Release and Statistics...
Posted on: October 11, 2011

SDDOT Unveils New Road-Condition Website

Travelers who visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd will find a user-friendly map that shows road conditions, road construction, traffic cameras, and features not previously available.

Details...

Library

3 Stories
Posted on: May 7, 2012

Apply for Your Sturgis Public Library Card Online!

Now you can apply for your Sturgis Public Library Card online!

Click Here to Apply for a Sturgis Library Card
Posted on: April 28, 2012

The Teen Summer Reading Program Begins May 30th!

If you will be in grades 7-12 during the 2012/2013 school year, be sure to participate in the Sturgis Public Library Teen Summer Reading Program. Come to the library and register to participate – the fun begins on May 30th.

Additional Info...
Posted on: April 28, 2012

May Library Newsletter Available

The May Newsletter for the Sturgis Public Library is now available.

Click Here to View Newsletter

Parks & Cemetery

1 Story
Posted on: May 16, 2012

Memorial Reminder

Memorial Day Arrangements at the Bear Butte Cemetery are to be delivered no earlier than May 25, 2012 and picked up no later than June 10, 2012.


Police

2 Stories
Posted on: December 30, 2011

Law Enforcement Urges Motorists: Slow Down, Move Over

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
CONTACT: Terry Woster, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178
Law Enforcement Urges Motorists: Slow Down, Move Over
The South Dakota Highway Patrol, State Office of... Press Release...

Posted on: October 4, 2011

Sturgis Police Department Receives Highway Safety Grant

During the next twelve months, police officers will be conducting saturation patrols, DUI checkpoints and motorcycle safety initiatives. Officers will also be working with the school system to offer programs that will... Read on...


Public Works

4 Stories
Posted on: March 30, 2012

Recycling Program Underway

Collection sites are located on Junction across the street from Jacobsen Ford and in the west parking lot at Lynns DakotaMart.

Posted on: March 30, 2012

Reminder for Rubble Site Users

Larger vehicles and vehicles with trailers are charged on a per yard basis. You are required to provide proof of water account (bill). Site attendants are required to check all loads before they are dumped. For more... Read on...

Posted on: October 25, 2011

Now Taking Applications for Contracting Work

If you are a licensed contractor with snow removal equipment and would like to be considered for contract work on an "on call" basis and you meet the criteria to be a contractor for the city, please make application... Read on...

Applications...
Posted on: October 4, 2011

City Awarded Recycling Grant

The grant from South Dakota Department of Natural Resources will assist the City in purchasing two large recycling collection containers that will be placed at the Public Works location on Dudley Street and at a location on... Read on...


Rally Department

1 Story
Posted on: October 18, 2011

2011 Rally Wrap Up

As expected, the 71st anniversary of the annual event was slightly smaller than the previous year, but numbers for attendees and spending were still strong despite the stressed economy.

Press Release and Statistics...

Water & Utilies Department

3 Stories
Posted on: May 16, 2012

SD DENR Recognizes the City of Sturgis for Drinking Water Compliance

The manager and operators receiving this award guaranteed the Sturgis water to be safe by achieving 100% compliance with the safe Drinking Water Act during 2011.
In order to qualify for the Drinking Water Certificate of... Read on...

Award Letter...
Posted on: March 6, 2012

Street Closures

As water improvements continue, Mainline Contracting is scheduled to begin work on asphalt removals on March 8. They will require taffic control beginning on Monday, March 12 for work in the following areas:

1. Baldwin... Read on...

Posted on: March 6, 2012

Street Closures

As water improvements continue, Mainline Contracting is scheduled to begin work on asphalt removals on March 8. They will require taffic control beginning on Monday, March 12 for work in the following areas:

1. Baldwin... Read on...


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City of Sturgis, 1040 2nd Street, Sturgis, SD • Ph: (605) 347-4422 • Fx: (605) 347-4861