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Sturgis to continue with employment of a city manager
Published on February 22, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council has voted to continue with the employment of a City Manager.The council discussed the merits of both a city manager and a city administrator and in the end, voted 8-1 to continue with the employment of a city manager.“The City of Sturgis has operated with and with…
Sturgis City Council to consider executive officer position
Published on February 20, 2023
STURGIS - The Sturgis City Council Tuesday will determine a succession plan for the position of an executive officer for the city.Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen said he and the council are working on putting together a top-notch transition team to determine the best path forward in light of the rece…
Sturgis Leprechaun Hunt slated
Published on February 20, 2023
The Sturgis Rally & Events Department is sponsoring the first Sturgis Leprechaun Hunt.The scavenger hunt is scheduled March 17 to March 19.City staff will provide leprechauns for more than 60 area businesses who will hide them somewhere in the public area of their business. Customers will be ab…
Sturgis City Council plans special meeting
Published on February 14, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council has planned a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the city council chambers, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis. The only agenda item for the evening is an executive session focused on personnel matters.Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen said he and the …
Polo is topic of Scoop of History
Published on February 10, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis & Meade County Historical Society presents a Scoop of History -- Polo: Past and Present at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Sturgis Public Library Community Room, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way.Presenters will be Nancy (Thompson) Harlan and Kurt Ketelsen, both Meade County resid…
Challenge for Charity slated Saturday
Published on February 08, 2023
The Third Annual Sturgis Challenge for Charity Gala event will be Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Sturgis Armory, 1019 Main St. Enjoy live music by the Lucas Olson Trio, catered dinner and live and silent auctions to raise funds for the Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter. Tickets are available by calling…
Sturgis City Manager leaving for job in Rapid City
Published on February 06, 2023
STURGIS – After serving as Sturgis City Manager for 11 years, Daniel Ainslie is leaving city employment.The Sturgis City Council reluctantly accepted his letter giving notice following Monday night’s Sturgis City Council meeting.Ainslie’s departure comes just over one year from the date the Sturgis…
Sturgis City Council to consider design firm for Adventure Park
Published on February 06, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will consider the approval of design services for Sturgis Adventure Park as well as hear from the Sturgis City Attorney on a resolution to possibly extend the Office of City Manager Subcommittee.The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. today, Monday Feb. 6, in the council …
Sturgis seeks submissions for 84th Rally logo
Published on February 01, 2023
STURGIS - Here’s your chance to put your mark on the iconic City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The city is looking for someone to design a unique logo that will be used to promote the 84th City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Be creative! Any logo ideas are welcome. The Rally is mecca to many in the mo…
Klock named Grand Marshal of 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Published on January 24, 2023
STURGIS - A talented woman with roots in the motorcycle world has been named the Grand Marshal for the 83rd City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Laura Klock, president and founder of the South Dakota non-profit Helping With Horsepower, most recently completed her Bike Rebuild program with students fro…