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Early voting now open for April Sturgis Municipal Election
Published on March 26, 2025
The Sturgis Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, at the Sturgis Community Center. There are City Council races in Ward 3 and Ward 4. Candidates in Ward 3 are Mark Chaplin and David Murtha. Candidates in Ward 4 are Terry Jensen and Steve Shuck. Only residents living in those Wards c…
Applications now available for Sturgis Community Garden plots
Published on March 11, 2025
STURGIS - Applications for plots in the Sturgis Community Gardens will be taken March 3-28 at the Sturgis Public Works Department, 1057 Dudley St., Sturgis.Those gardeners who had a spot the previous year will get preference for the same location. Any spots not assigned will be allocated in a lot…
Slate of candidates announced for April 8 Sturgis municipal election
Published on February 28, 2025
STURGIS – The city of Sturgis will have races in two of the four wards in the upcoming Sturgis Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, April 8.Today, Friday, Feb. 28, was the deadline to file nominating petitions to be placed on the ballot.Mark Chaplin and Dave Murtha will face off in Ward 3, and…
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Published on February 26, 2025
STURGIS, SD – February 12, 2025 – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is thrilled to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, a distinguished group of nine individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of motorcycling and the Sturgis Rally. These honorees join hundreds of notable moto…
The Sturgis Camaro Rally is moving to Spearfish in 2025
Published on February 24, 2025
STURGIS - During 2025 budget discussions in December, Mayor Kevin Forrester shared that there would be some strategic changes in the city’s approach to the Sturgis Camaro Rally, namely, the city would move away from being the host.He said at that time that the Rally was providing diminishing return…
First new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sold in Sturgis
Published on February 18, 2025
STURGIS - What is thought to be the first sale of a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the Sturgis city limits happened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Sturgis Harley-Davidson.Tim Sutherland, sales manager at Sturgis Harley-Davidson, 1040 Junction Ave., said from researching the subject he found that used H…
Sturgis City Council meets Monday, Feb. 3
Published on February 03, 2025
STURGIS - An update on 2024 sales tax numbers and consideration of a contract for legal services are among the items on the agenda for the Sturgis City Council meeting Monday, Feb. 3.The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 1040 Harley-Davidson Way. Those attending th…
Petitions for city council, mayor available Jan. 31
Published on January 28, 2025
STURGIS - The first day to pick up petitions for Sturgis City Council or Sturgis mayor is Friday, Jan. 31, at the Finance Office in Sturgis City Hall.The Finance Office will be open that day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Candidates must gather 50 signatures on their petitions to be placed on the ballot. Pet…
Jordan brings wealth of management and leadership skills to City Administrator job
Published on January 10, 2025
STURGIS – Sturgis native and former Sturgis City Council member Aaron Jordan says he has a deep-rooted connection with the community and wants to foster a more united Sturgis as he takes the role of Sturgis’s first City Administrator.Jordan, who has served in the National Guard and on active duty f…
Jordan to be appointed Sturgis’ first City Administrator
Published on January 08, 2025
STURGIS – Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester has announced plans to appoint Aaron Jordan as the city's first City Administrator.In April 2024, Sturgis voters approved a new form of government granting the mayor authority to appoint a City Administrator, subject to approval by the City Council.The appoin…