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Sturgis City Council to accept applications for mayoral vacancy
Published on February 15, 2024
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will take applications to fill the vacant mayor’s position following the resignation of Mayor Mark Carstensen on Tuesday, Feb. 13.At a special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14, the council voted unanimously to allow any resident to submit an application, cover letter an…
Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen to step down
Published on February 13, 2024
STURGIS - After serving the City of Sturgis for many years, Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen said he has decided to prioritize his life differently and will step down as mayor effective immediately.“I need more time for family and growth in my faith,” said Carstensen who has a wife and three young boy…
South Dakota Supreme Court rules in Sturgis city manager case
Published on February 08, 2024
STURGIS – The South Dakota Supreme Court has rendered a decision in the case against the city of Sturgis for denying petitions to hold an election concerning employing a city manager. The court’s decision is based on SDCL 9-10-1 which gives citizens the authority to petition the city to hold an ele…
Sturgis City Council hosts work session, meeting Tuesday
Published on January 16, 2024
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will meet beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the council chambers at Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis.The work session, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will focus on the city’s transit ordinance. Discussion topics will include pedicabs, Ube…
America Flat Track race coming to downtown Sturgis
Published on December 19, 2023
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - AMA Pro Racing, in collaboration with Øuterkind and the City of Sturgis, is proud to announce a major new event on the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track schedule: the inaugural Spirit of Sturgis TT. This spectacle of motorcycle sport is scheduled for Aug. 11, 2024, coincidi…
Sturgis City Council to consider downtown race
Published on December 04, 2023
STURGIS - At its meeting Monday, Dec. 4, the Sturgis City Council will consider a proposal by American Flat Track Entertainment to host a race in the downtown corridor of Sturgis on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with an executive session followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 …
Sturgis VFD gets grant funding for personal protective equipment
Published on December 01, 2023
PIERRE – The Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department was among 251 South Dakota volunteer fire departments from across the state that were awarded grants totaling $5 million in funding for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Earlier this year, the South Dakota Legislature passed, and Governor Noem signe…
Sturgis Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25
Published on November 20, 2023
STURGIS – Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen encourages everyone to support small business Saturday, Nov. 25, and to “Shop Small” throughout the year in Sturgis. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that 68 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community, and every…
Sturgis City Council to host work sessions Monday
Published on November 17, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will host two work sessions as part of their regular council meeting Monday, Nov. 20.The topics of the work sessions, which begin at 5 p.m., are the feasibility and desirability of an American Flat Track race the second weekend of the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Ra…
Sturgis City Council to hear update on finances, set utility rates
Published on November 06, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will hear an update on the city’s finances, consider a resolution establishing municipal utility rates for 2024, as well as consider liquor and wine license renewal applications at its meeting Monday, Nov. 6.The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers …