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Absentee voting begins May 18 for Sturgis Special Election
Published on May 15, 2026
STURGIS – Absentee voting for the City of Sturgis Special Election begins Monday, May 18, at the Sturgis Finance Office. Registered voters who wish to cast their ballot before Election Day may do so during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1040 Harley-Davidson Way.The special election…
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Grand Marshal fulfilling bucket list
Published on May 15, 2026
Photo by Allan TannenbaumSTURGIS - For Tim Duffy, motorcycles have never just been about the ride.They’ve been about freedom, about clearing your head, about connection.“Riding has meant freedom, independence, and stress relief,” Duffy says. “That’s what wind therapy is.”This August, that lifelong …
City council passes second reading of camping ordinance
Published on May 05, 2026
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council has approved second reading of the updated residential camping ordinance, marking the final step before the new regulations take effect.The ordinance will be published as required by law and will become effective June 4, following the standard waiting period. City…
Candidates file for mayor and Ward 1 Sturgis City Council seat
Published on May 04, 2026
STURGIS – Three candidates have qualified for the ballot for Sturgis mayor and two candidates have qualified for the ballot for the Ward 1 Sturgis City Council seat following Monday’s 5 p.m. filing deadline.Additional candidates are possible only if a nominating petition was mailed by registered ma…
Woodle Field construction to impact track access, bike path
Published on May 01, 2026
STURGIS – Residents who use the track at Woodle Field and the Sturgis Bike Path in Sturgis City Park should plan for temporary changes this summer as construction begins on a new artificial turf football field.The Meade School District has contracted with Mammoth Sports Construction to complete the…
City of Sturgis releases annual drinking water report
Published on April 29, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis has released its annual Drinking Water Report, confirming that the community’s water supply continues to meet all state and federal safety standards.The report, which covers water quality data from 2025, shows that Sturgis has now provided 21 consecutive years of safe …
Sturgis invites nonprofits to participate in Rally Photo Tower fundraising opportunity
Published on April 28, 2026
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis is inviting local nonprofit organizations to take part in a unique fundraising opportunity during the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by hosting the popular Main Street Photo Tower.Nonprofits selected as hosts will be assigned one day to operate the photo tower, located…
City reminds candidates about placement of political signs
Published on April 23, 2026
STURGIS - As election season approaches, the city of Sturgis is reminding residents and candidates to follow city code regarding the placement of political signs.Under Sturgis ordinance, temporary political signs may not exceed 32 square feet and must be removed within one week after the election o…
City of Sturgis announces leadership transitions
Published on April 22, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis announces the upcoming resignations of City Administrator Aaron Jordan and City Attorney Eric Davis, marking a planned transition in city leadership.Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Dargatz acknowledged both individuals for their service and leadership during a period of signifi…
Sturgis sees continued growth in sales and tourism taxes
Published on April 21, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis is continuing to see steady growth in both general sales tax collections and tourism-related revenue in the first quarter of 2026. According to the March 2026 sales tax report presented to the Sturgis City Council Monday, general sales tax collections increased 8.5 per…