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Spirit of Sturgis TT scheduled Aug. 11
Published on August 09, 2024
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AMA Pro Racing, in collaboration with Øuterkind and the City ofSturgis, is proud to announce a major new event on the 2024 Progressive American FlatTrack schedule: the inaugural Spirit of Sturgis TT.This spectacle of motorcycle sport is scheduled for August 11, 2024, coincidin…
State’s oldest resident loves the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Published on August 05, 2024
STURGIS - Hazel Baumberger believes the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has the staying power to make it to its 100th anniversary.Baumberger knows a thing or two about longevity. The Pierre woman, who is 108 years old, is the oldest living South Dakotan.And she loves the Rally.“I like the noise and most o…
Temporary traffic devices and speed reductions to be in place during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Published on July 31, 2024
STURGIS - Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will activate temporary traffic signals at the following locations:S.D. Highway 34/79 and Nellie AvenueS.D. Highway 34/79 and Ft. Meade main entr…
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…