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Bachand to be honored on Military Appreciation Day
Published on July 30, 2024
STURGIS - Mike Bachand has led a varied and accomplished life as a military veteran, businessman, rancher, husband, father, grandfather, and city council member.This year, he is being honored for his many contributions to his country and community during Military Appreciation Day at the 84th City o…
Countdown begins for 84th Sturgis Rally
Published on July 26, 2024
STURGIS – The 84th City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just a week away and preparations are well underway for this year’s Rally. A new premiere event has been added to the lineup this year that will continue the city’s legacy of motorcycle racing that dates back to 1938. The inaugural Spirit of St…
Lanpher appointed new Sturgis City Councilor
Published on July 16, 2024
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council voted Monday to appoint Don Lanpher as the new city councilor for Ward 3.Lanpher was one of four people who applied for the open Sturgis City Council seat in Ward 3. Others included Richelle Bruch, Francie Ganje-Severson, and Christopher Peldo. Ganje-Severson anno…
Four apply for Sturgis City Council Ward 3 vacancy
Published on July 02, 2024
STURGIS – Four people have applied for the open Sturgis City Council seat in Ward 3.Those individuals are Richelle Bruch, Francie Ganje-Severson, Don Lanpher and Christopher Peldo.The vacancy was created when Ward 3 Councilor Preston Williams resigned effective June 3. Williams had about 11 months …
Meade County Law Enforcement Center damaged in Sunday night shooting
Published on July 01, 2024
STURGIS - On Sunday, June 30, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Sturgis Police Department was involved in a shooting on the east side of the Meade County Law Enforcement Center, just off 4th Street in Sturgis. A subject, who has been identified as Frederick Wilson Jr., age 20, of Sturgis, was seen …
Music on Main and fireworks display scheduled in Sturgis July 3
Published on June 27, 2024
STURGIS – It will be an exciting evening on Wednesday July 3 in Sturgis.Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a biking fanatic, or just looking for a fun family outing with some fantastic fireworks and a free concert, Music on Main has it all.Music on Main and the Music on Main Mountain Bike Racing se…
New flow trail open near Fort Meade
Published on June 25, 2024
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis and Black Hills Trails have collaborated on a downhill biking trail that is now open for use.The Downhill Optimized Bike Park, aka Flow Trail, is located on the city’s Barry Stadium property near the Fort Meade softball fields east of Sturgis. It is similar in nature t…
Sturgis seeks applicants for councilor vacancy
Published on June 18, 2024
STURGIS - The Sturgis City Council has started the process to fill the vacancy created when Ward 3 Councilor Preston Williams resigned earlier this month.Williams had about 11 months remaining in his term as one of two Ward 3 councilors. His resignation was effective as of June 3. The other council…
Sturgis featured in USA Today special publication
Published on June 11, 2024
USA TODAY's Midwest GoEscape magazine is a special travel publication focused on destinations in the United States’ heartland.You will find information about Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Missouri and Wisconsin. Sturgis is featured…
Hultman named Grand Marshal of 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Published on June 10, 2024
STURGIS - For more than 70 years, Neil Hultman was at the heart of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.Sadly, Neil Hultman died earlier this year. For his many contributions to the Rally, Hultman will be honored posthumously as the Grand Marshal of the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.Hultman was “Sturgis” l…