Sturgis & Meade County, South Dakota

For months, the community of Sturgis has been wrapped in governmental turmoil. Now two more city officials have tendered their resignations, including the mayor and a councilmember.

With months of turmoil in Sturgis city government, some citizens are actively seeking to recall the current mayor. The main issue stems from her appointment following the prior mayor’s resignation.

The city of Sturgis has had a tumultuous year in government. Now, more changes could be looming for the community.

For the Haugen Family, rodeo means everything.

Tourism is South Dakota's second largest industry. The largest tourist event is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors in early August. This episode examines the wide-ranging impact of the annual rally.

Amid a budget crunch, a change in government format, and multiple resignations in city hall, the city of Sturgis faces a challenging year ahead.

The South Dakota Department of Tourism is looking to attract younger bikers to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

In this Dakota Life story from 2012, come with SDPB to the Black Hills Steam and Gas Threshing Bee.

This Thursday, the South Dakota National Guard, Ellsworth Air Force Base and other local agencies are doing a search and rescue training in the Black Hills.

The 2024 Sturgis Rally is over. What are the community takeaways after two weeks of biking and spending?