Category Archives: News
As Sturgis Rally Grows, A Push To Brand It "Family Friendly"
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew crowds larger than last year's, but the roar of pipes is sharing space with a quieter message: bring the kids. City of Stur...
Sep 23, 2025
Spearfish Transportation Safety Action Plan Website Launched
The Spearfish Transportation Safety Action Plan website has launched! Learn about the plan and process, leave comments and ideas on an interaction public input map, find out about public engagement op...
Sep 20, 2025
Final Reading Of 2026 Spearish Appropriations Ordinance Scheduled For September, 22, 2025
The Spearfish City Council will consider the final reading of the 2026 appropriations (budget) ordinance during a Special Session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 22. The proposed budget totals $58,504,...
Sep 20, 2025
Analysis: What The Black Hills-NorthWestern Merger Could Mean For SD Utility Customers
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy announced Aug. 19 they will merge in an all-stock deal worth about $15.4 billion, according to Reuters. Under the agreem...
Sep 17, 2025
SD Expands Mountain Lion Hunting Zones In Black Hills
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission is expanding the territory in the Black Hills where hunters can use dogs to chase mountain lions. The change appr...
Sep 12, 2025
The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter Is At Capacity
The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter has reached full capacity and is unable to accept additional animals at this time. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater said shelter staff are doing ever...
Sep 07, 2025
Blood Donors Get Free Diabetes Screening In September
This September, nonprofit Vitalant is, for the first time, offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve the lives of patients. All who give blood Sept. 1-30 wi...
Sep 03, 2025
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
There will be a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at 6:30 p.m. at Black Hills State University Lyle Hare Stadium to remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including the 343 firef...
Sep 02, 2025
Sturgis Area Arts Council September 2025 Events
Thursday, September 4 Armchair Travelers Book Club Sturgis Public Library's Lushbough Room, 12:00 noon Thursday, September 11 Sturgis Area Arts Council Meeting Sturgis Public Library's Lushbough Room,...
Sep 01, 2025
Iris Metals Expands Lithium Focus In South Dakota
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Iris Metals Ltd. is deepening its investment in South Dakota's Black Hills, reporting Thursday, August 28, some of its strongest lithium drilling results to date ...
Aug 29, 2025
Ryan's Worst Of The Week Jokes Daily Montages (As They Were Aired)
They either make you laugh, chuckle, or you roll your eyes, shake your head, and say…WOW!…
