STURGIS, S.D. — The Meade County Commission has set a hearing for first reading of a resolution to set new commission district boundaries. The boundaries are redrawn following the release of the census every ten years. The hearing will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. The new redistricting map must be approved by Feb. 22. […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Council members passed a resolution prepared by Mayor Mark Carstensen at last night’s meeting that not only supports the Office of the City Manager, but also seeks to improve it. Mayor Carstensen says given the recent petition, it is “important to look back and see where our community has come from […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council has passed second and final readings for revisions to the sidewalk and food truck ordinances. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says within the sidewalk ordinance, they are making some changes to coincide with state law and to address some concerns from residents. “We are trying to shorten the […]

STURGIS, S.D. – A long time law enforcement agent has announced he is running for Meade County Sheriff. Pat West announced via a press release Tuesday his intention to run for the spot currently occupied by long-time sheriff Ron Merwin. West says he has served the citizens of South Dakota for the past 30 years […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis has declined to certify petitions presented December 16 seeking a change in the form of city of government. City Finance Officer Faye Bueno released a letter late Thursday that explains the city’s action. The petitions were presented by Justin and Tammy Bohn and Brenda Vasknetz of the group […]

STURGIS, S.D. – At this week’s Meade County Commission meeting, Kevin Forrester turned in his resignation as Meade County Auditor. Forrester was given the role following the resignation of Lisa Schieffer in May.  By state statute, the board makes appointments when there is a vacancy in the office of an elected official such as the […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Fire crews from the Sturgis area battled a small wildfire on Sunday afternoon. Great Plains Fire Dispatch says the Warren Fire was reported just before 5:00 p.m. on January 9th. The fire was located approximately five-and-a-half miles southwest of Sturgis. The human caused fire burned approximately .19 acres before being contained and […]

STURGIS, S.D. – Members of the Sturgis City Council and the Sturgis aquatics committee met Monday night for an informal session to discuss the various concepts and different locations of a lakeside adventure park. An outdoor water facility has been explored for over a year and after one of the public review sessions, the idea […]

STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board has named a new Superintendent. The School Board announced that after three days of interviews involving three candidates, they offered the superintendent contract to Wayne Wormstadt of Windom, Minnesota, who had verbally accepted the position. Wormstadt is currently the superintendent at the Windom Area School District in […]

BROOKINGS, SD – The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and College of Education and Human Sciences will recognize three individuals as the Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community during a banquet on Jan. 28 at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center in Brookings. The 2021 Eminent Leaders […]