PIERRE– South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued this statement on the U.S. District Court’s preliminary injunction in the Mayday Health lawsuit. Mayday’s lawsuit challenges a South Dakota law prohibiting advertising for abortion pills in South Dakota, and advertising on behalf of out-of-state suppliers who will ship abortion pills to South Dakota in violation of […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The Physical Therapy Center held a ribbon cutting at its new clinic at 2707 Lazelle July 13th. The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau handled the ceremony. “The center offers physical and occupational therapy for patients of all ages, sports and general therapy, even balance therapy,” said Owner Greg […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS—We’re used to seeing law enforcement officers only when things have gone wrong, but turns out they’re just like us. Coffee With A Cop at 5:8 Espresso inside Sturgis Strikers gave people a chance to experience that. Sturgis Police Department officers and Meade County Sheriff’s deputies enjoyed some Joe and cop food!(donuts)! […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— As was mentioned, Lions Club Pond played host to the fishing derby, and participants took advantage of improvements made possible by a partnership between the city of Sturgis and the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Sturgis Public Works Director Rick Bush was happy with the results. “Lions Club Pond has […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS– Preparations for the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from the law enforcement perspective are coming along. Even so, Meade County News sat down with Public Safety Director Geody VanDewater and Meade County Sheriff Pat West to get the lowdown on things. “Things are going good with the preparations, we’ve got extra deputies, […]
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By Brandon Bennet StURGIS- Thanks To the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and Mark Bruch 1. We are currently in a fire ban so obviously no open fires, campfires or slash pile burning are permitted. 2. Be careful not to park any vehicle in the tall grass. Be careful with four-wheelers and side-by-sides as they can […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— New Meade 46-1 school board member Tami Hannan and Brian Voigt were sworn in by Business Manager Brett Burditt at the meeting July 13th. Megan Snyder was unavailable for the ceremony. Hannan and Voigt have four year terms and Snyder has a two year term. In the first action of the […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The Meade 46-1 School Board approved the prices for meals at schools for the 2026-27 school year at the request of Food Service Director Rhonda Ramsdell. Food Service Rates and Fees are: Breakfast Lunch KG – 8 Grade $2.25 $4.00 9 – 12 Grade $2.50 $4.30 Adult $3.25 $5.50 Students qualifying […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The Meade 46-1 school board approved a proposal from West Plains Engineering for an electrical assessment at Sturgis Brown High School at its meeting July 13. West Plains Engineering has submitted a proposal in the amount of $6,500 to conduct an electrical assessment at SBHS. The assessment will evaluate the building’s […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS- The Meade 46-1 school board again chose Terry Koontz as representative to Black Hills Special Services Cooperative and Brian Voigt as alternate at the meeting July 13th. Koontz served as the primary representative and Voight as the alternate during the 2025-26 school year for BHSSC. Additionally, the district each year enters […]
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