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Plumber needed for water line repair/replacement Sturgis Community Center
Published on March 14, 2023
The City of Sturgis is requesting bids from qualified commercial plumbers to replace a rusting water main line entering the Sturgis Community Center. This project will also include adding individual shut off valves for each sink and stool in the facility.Click here for details
Sturgis City Council to discuss revisions to Title 7
Published on March 06, 2023
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council has scheduled discussion on revisions to city ordinance Title 7 at its meeting Monday, March 6.The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday and is held in the council chambers at Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis.Title 7 defines how city government op…
Sturgis Public Library to host Crossroads exhibit in March
Published on February 27, 2023
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition examining the evolving landscape of rural American opens at the Sturgis Public Library on March 13. “Crossroads” will be on view through Ap…
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…