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First Sturgis Music on Main event is June 11
Published on June 11, 2025
The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is taking on the Sturgis Music on Main series, and the group’s executive director said they couldn’t be more thrilled about it.“This event has been such a well-loved tradition in our community; our chamber team and Board of Directors is loo…
City of Sturgis seeks residents to serve on Ordinance Advisory Committee
Published on May 30, 2025
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis is inviting residents to apply for appointment to a newly established Municipal Ordinance Advisory Committee, a standing advisory group tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the city’s municipal code.The Sturgis City Council recently adopted a resolut…
Schillig brings nearly 30 years of experience as new Sturgis Ambulance Service Director
Published on May 08, 2025
STURGIS — With nearly three decades of service in emergency medical care, including experience in 30 states and Canada, Aden Schillig’s mission has never changed: help people — and help others do the same.Now, he brings that mission to Sturgis.A native of Dresden, Kan., Schillig has always felt the…
City seeks non-profits to work Rally photo tower
Published on May 08, 2025
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis has an opportunity this year for local non-profits to earn money while having fun. The city needs groups to host the photo tower near the intersection of Junction Avenue and Main Street during the week of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.Groups have the opportunity to hos…
Sturgis Community Center needs lifeguards
Published on May 06, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis Community Center is in need of certified lifeguards.Each year in order to staff for pool hours and for swimming lessons the Community Center needs about 10 lifeguards. Currently they only have five lifeguards, said Sturgis Community Center Director Rod Heikes. If you have an i…
New council members, mayor sworn in Monday
Published on May 06, 2025
STURGIS – Four council members and the mayor took the oath of office for the Sturgis City Council meeting Monday.Although only two of the four Wards in Sturgis had candidates on the ballot at the April Municipal Election, all five of the individuals sworn in Monday fulfilled the election process.Ma…
New council members, mayor to be sworn in at Monday meeting
Published on May 05, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will meet in regular session Monday, May 5 at which newly elected members will take the oath of office. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way. Those attending the meeting should use the Sherman Street entran…
Major improvements coming to Sturgis Municipal Airport
Published on May 02, 2025
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis is moving forward with plans to improve its airport through two federal grant programs. This initiative, supported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the State of South Dakota, offers significant funding with only a modest local match required.During the…
City now offers Burial Search program
Published on April 30, 2025
The Burial Search program helps the public find information about departed loved ones. Powered by CIMS cemetery software and geographically-accurate maps, the information is always up-to-date. Walk to grave directions using GPS-enabled smart devices, visitors can follow simple directional arrows to…
Scatter Garden to be added to Bear Butte Cemetery
Published on April 30, 2025
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis will open a Scatter Garden at Bear Butte Cemetery in the coming month, Sturgis Public Works Director Rick Bush said. Bear Butte Cemetery features meticulously maintained grounds, a variety of unique memorials and tombstones, and offers both traditional burial and crema…