Longtime Sturgis employee Ann Bertolotto plans retirement STURGIS – After 34 years of service to the City of Sturgis, longtime employee and current Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto plans to retire at the end of 2026. Bertolotto began working for the city in 1992 in the Finance Office and has served in a variety of roles […]
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By Brandon Bennett WHITEWOOD— A side benefit of the Dan Schmidt retirement party at the WVFD station was the new pumper truck on display. Chief Jarred Schmidt talked it up. “I call it the wildland/urban interface rescue pumper, and we went with an all-wheel drive because we have different applications since we have a lot […]
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By Brandon Bennett WHITEWOOD— After 51 years, Dan Schmidt is hanging up his gear at the Whitewood Volunteer Fire Department. The station held an open house so residents and well- wishers could congratulate him. Why did he want to become a firefighter? I was helping with the Elkhorn Ridge fire when I was still […]
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Lawrence County- A Rapid City man died Friday in a two-vehicle crash near Deadwood, South Dakota. Names of the people involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHX motorcycle was traveling southbound on Nemo Road when he approached a curve […]
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The October Mixer for the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau was at Bandit’s Emporium at 1008 Main Street October 8th. Owners Keith and Allison Ball operate an antique store and art gallery. Plus the location is the headquarters for Easyriders Magazine. In addition friend Anne Ames has Dakota Annie […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The community came together to help a Sturgis couple, Bob and Sondra York who are in fear of losing their home because of mounting medical bills. Their son Chris, despite working three jobs, found time to organize a fundraiser at the Loud American October 8th. An all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed, a silent […]
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The Key City Giving Gals held their fall fundraiser at the Oasis September 28th,and the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department was the recipient of the grant. The nonprofits nominated were Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department, Sturgis Outdoors and Sturgis Arts Council. Kerrie Bradley Applegate was […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS-The Sturgis City Council approved a request by city attorney Eric Davis to form an agreement with Waeckerle Law Prof. LLC of Black Hawk. Davis opened the ball. “Four attorneys, a mix of civil criminal and administrative law practice. The engagement letter will be identical to letters the council has entered into […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The Sturgis city council approved an SEL for Sturgis Brewing Company as they will be hosting the Sturgis Outdoors Mountain Bike Classic Weekend at its meeting September 8th. Rick Bush was on the hot seat again. “Sturgis Outdoors is hosting a new community-focused outdoor recreation event in Sturgis October 9-11. The […]
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By Brandon Bennett The Sturgis city council approved the use of city land for parking at the 2026 Sturgis-Black Hills Cup Soccer Tournament at its meeting September 8th. Public Works Director Rick Bush gave the council the skinny on what’s being asked. “This event supports local lodging, restaurants and retail businesses during the tournament for […]
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