Category Archives: News
Know The Regulations In Place For The Spaces You Enjoy With Your Pets, Follow All Signage
As summer kicks off, humans and pets alike are excited to enjoy the outdoors. Please consider conditions when planning trips, exercise, and daily routines to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable, a...
Ryan R. Reider Jul 03, 2025
Sturgis Area Arts Council July/August 2025 Events
Thursday, July 3 Armchair Travelers Book Club Planning Meeting Sturgis Public Library's Lushbough Room, 12:00noon Thursday, July 10 S.A.A.C's July Meeting Sturgis Public Library's Lushbough Room, 2:30...
Ryan R. Reider Jul 01, 2025
Reminder: Fireworks Not Allowed In Spearfish City Limits, Black Hills Fire Protection District
Across the nation, Independence Day will be observed over the upcoming holiday. The City of Spearfish encourages residents to celebrate and practice safety during all Fourth of July activities - and r...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 30, 2025
Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive
It's time for the 7th Annual Spearfish Battle of the Badges Blood Drive! Spearfish police, fire, and ambulance services are joining forces in a friendly competition to save lives! Pick your team, answ...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 27, 2025
LGBTQ+ Hotline Support Cut From National 988 Crisis Line
(From Paul Bougie, Dakota News Network) Starting July 17th, callers to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will no longer hear the "Press 3" option for LGBTQ-plus support. The Trevor Project, which ha...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 24, 2025
Cooling Costs Spike 42% For SD Farms And Businesses
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) South Dakota farmers and food businesses are facing a 42% price increase on chemicals needed to keep their products cold, which threatens to raise costs throughou...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 23, 2025
Bank Forecast Flags Cooling US Economy, But South Dakota Defies National Trends
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) U.S. Bank's midyear outlook warns that national growth will slow, borrowing costs will stay high, and consumer spending will remain subdued---but South Dakota's e...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 23, 2025
Know The Regulations In Place For The Spaces You Enjoy With Your Pets, Follow All Signage
As summer kicks off, humans and pets alike are excited to enjoy the outdoors. Please consider conditions when planning trips, exercise, and daily routines to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable, a...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 22, 2025
Spearfish 4th Of July Parade Announces 25th Annual Celebration And Call For Entrants
The 25th Annual Spearfish 4th of July Parade will take place on Friday, July 4th at 12:15 p.m., beginning with a ceremonial B-1 Bomber Flyover to mark the official start of the event. This year's para...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 22, 2025
Domestic Abuse Services In SD Continue To Struggle As Federal Funds Fall Further
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Domestic violence shelters and legal aid providers across South Dakota remain under heavy strain in 2025, as both federal and state funding continue to decline. T...
Ryan R. Reider Jun 20, 2025




