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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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The 2026 Mustang Rally test and tune was taking place out at the Thunderdome on Highway 34, and Mustang owners were putting their cars through the paces. Tiffany James has been helping out with the Rally for four years now. “Drivers pay a fee and we let them run as many […]
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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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