By Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The special guest at today’s law enforcement briefing was Harley Davidson CEO Artie Starr. He was in town to participate in the Military Appreciation Day celebration at Harley Davidson Rally Point Plaza August 11th. “We are proud to have a history with the active, reserve military members and first responders who support […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— If you’re a ne’er do well, stay away from the Sturgis City Park! The Woodland Shelter is overrun with law enforcement types there for the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Barbecue. Sheriff Pat West hosted the event and the dignitaries came, like Senator Mike Rounds, Governor Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty […]
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By Brandon Bennett At the law enforcement briefing August 8th Brett Winsell, chairman of the Jackpine Gypsies was invited to talk a little about racing its roots in the rally. He began by giving a little history of the event and how motorcycle racing was the reason for the whole thing. “A lot of people […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— Another caution that came out of the law enforcement briefing August 8th was the danger of fire. Meade County Sheriff Pat West was asked about how the county is vigilant against wildfires. “So currently we’re on a county-wide burn ban. The county commission upgraded that to include any type of ember, […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— Meade County News has learned City Attorney Eric Davis has decided to stay on in that position. We cornered Mayor Rod Bradley before the Mayor’s Ride and he explained. “Eric does a wonderful job as city attorney for Sturgis. He’s invaluable and as long as he’s willing to work with me […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The annual Mayor’s Ride the first weekend of the rally is a chance to raise a little money and get riders out of town to enjoy some Black Hills. Mayor Rod Bradley has been riding for years but now he’s leading the pack. The ride will take them to Spearfish Canyon […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The 86th Sturgis Rally was officially opened at the opening ceremony at Harley Davidson Rally Point Plaza. D-Ray Knight was emcee and he introduced Mayor Rod Bradley who welcomed the audience and said the 86th rally is a celebration of 250 years of America. “This rally epitomizes what this country is about: […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS- Day two of the Sturgis Rally is in the rear view mirror and so it was that a briefing was held at Sturgis City Hall where those of the law enforcement persuasion talked about the previous day’s events. Captain Zach Bader with the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Sturgis Police Chief Geody […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS — Local churches don’t have the monopoly on rally breakfasts, as students out at Sturgis Brown High School are slinging hash for attendees thanks to the new kitchen. Principal Pete Wilson was invited to the law enforcement briefing and talked about breaking the fast. “This is a fundraiser, it runs from […]
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