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STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting Tuesday night, and celebrated 50 years in the process. The SEDC actively pursues economic development by assisting expanding or new business, industry and housing in Sturgis and Meade County. Established in 1973, local businessmen formed the Sturgis Industrial Expansion Corp. (SIEC) as a […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation and the City of Sturgis have been working on possible long-term improvements to the southern end of Junction Avenue. The area under study runs from Pineview Drive to Harmon Street. At an open house Tuesday night, city staff and engineers from the D.O.T. were on hand […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Education Department Secretary Joe Graves says some new programs should help ease the teacher shortage. He told the Board of Education Standards yesterday (Monday) that the student teacher rules changes are in motion. Graves says that could give districts more flexibility in staffing for special education. Graves says the news […]
Kenny Eaton, age 67, of Faith, SD, passed away at his home in Faith on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Funeral services for Kenny will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Faith Community Center in Faith, SD. Mark Nelson will officiate with burial to follow in the Faith City Cemetery. […]
Daniel Keith “Coyote” Penn of Harding passed away on February 3, 2023, at Monument Health Spearfish, SD There will be a celebration of life to honor Dan at 4pm on May 26 with a committal service at the Harding Cemetery, followed by a celebration of Life at the Buffalo Bar. The family invites all who […]
Following pressure from lawmakers and an uproar from the radio industry, Ford Motor Company said today that it will keep AM radio in its new vehicles. Opposition to the removal of AM came from many quarters: Radio station owners feared that the loss of AM in cars would devastate their business, since at least half […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says an 18-year-old man who escaped custody earlier Tuesday has been apprehended. Law enforcement says 18-year-old Caleb Richter was located before noon today. Chief Deputy James Johns says Richter was spotted by Sturgis Police in the 500 block of Lazelle Street. After a short foot pursuit, he […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – According to statistics released today by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood’s April 2023 gaming handle was up 7.81 percent over April of 2022, with slot machine handle increasing by 7.88 percent, when compared to April of 2022. The table game handle increased by 5.26 percent when compared to 2022 April’s […]
UNDATED – Hill City captured the boys Region 6B team title, punching their ticket to the State Class B Golf Tournament. The Rangers finished with a 265 to take top honors. Wall and White River tied for second with a 271 and by rule, both teams will advance to the state tournament. Winning the 6B […]
Sharon was born on April 17, 1948, in Sturgis, South Dakota, as the oldest child of Hazel and […]
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