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Sturgis Rally

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I-90 exit 37 reconstruction continues in Sturgis

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Another phase of work on Interstate 90 in Sturgis is set to begin.

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Daniel Ainslie, city manager for the city of Sturgis.

Sturgis city manager opts for new Rapid City job

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:29 AM CST
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By KOTA Staff
After more than a decade as the Sturgis city manager, Daniel Ainslie will become Rapid City's finance director.

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NY man snared in Sturgis sting sentenced for sex crime

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:59 PM CST
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By Jack Siebold
Another man is sentenced after being caught in the 2021 sex trafficking operation conducted every year during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Laura Klock and Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen on stage with the charity motorcycle at the Mecum...

Custom ‘Sturgis’ bike built by Mitchell Tech sold at Las Vegas auction

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:32 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Mitchell Tech College students see their work go for $25,000 at prestigious auction.

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Laura Klock named grand marshal of 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:19 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Sturgis announced that Laura Klock, president and founder of the South Dakota non-profit Helping With Horsepower, will be the grand marshal for the 83rd motorcycle rally.

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Mitchell Tech students reveal custom Sturgis motorcycle

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 12:23 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Re-built motorcycle heads for elite auction later this month.

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Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles as Art exhibit takes a new road

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:26 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
The Motorcycles as Art exhibition will be open for nine days only during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Sturgis takes a look at Junction Avenue corridor

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 4:09 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
As Sturgis grows, there could be new safety and efficiency concerns along Junction Avenue.

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Sturgis Buffalo Chip charities hit $2 million mark

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 11:33 AM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Sturgis Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff: “People from all over come here to let loose and have a fun vacation, and yet they still take the time and spend their hard-earned dollars to give through Buffalo Chip charity events."

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Rapid City man sent to fed prison after sex crime conviction

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 4:14 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Another person snared in an undercover sex sting conducted during the Sturgis Rally is sentenced.

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City of Sturgis helps kickstart school’s custom motorcycle build

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 1:17 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Mitchell Tech students are customizing a Harley-Davidson bike to be auctioned in Las Vegas.

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Sturgis groups benefit from donations at last summer’s rally

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
The City of Sturgis puts motorcycle rally money into the community.

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Sturgis Rally saw younger crowd

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
The 2022 post-rally summit showed the average rallygoer this year was younger.

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Motor Marc: Painter of the Open Road returns to the Black Hills

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Aleah Burggraff
For more than 35 years, Motor Marc has painted motorcyclists and rock and roll legends. At this Sturgis Rally, he showcased some of his pieces.

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Survey: Younger bikers making their way to the Rally

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 9:05 PM CDT
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By Nick Nelson
There are also more bikers who take their time during the week to explore the hills. More than 60% spend upward of six days outside of Sturgis.

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Rallygoers share their experience as they pack up to head home

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
As the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially ends in a few days, bikers share their favorite part of the Rally.

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It’s all about the burger in Sturgis

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council hosted their 2022 Beef Throwdown Burger Battle.

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How one doctor uses his near-death experience to educate others on life-saving techniques

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Bryan Womack
A trauma surgeon sets up shop during the Sturgis Rally, hoping a two-minute lesson will save lives.

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Sturgis rally bikers fashion trends stay the course

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Kayla Henderson
Some biker fashions come and go but some will always be there, such as leather.

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The Rats Hole comes to the Buffalo Chip

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
The largest bike show comes to the Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Rally.

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Police draw attention to underage drinking at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
Underage drinking more of a problem this year than last.

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The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame has a new director for the rally

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Leah Whaley experiences her first rally as the executive director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.

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Hot temps increase risk of dehydration for bikers at Sturgis

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Bryan Womack
It's easy to forget to drink up when the wind is in your hair.

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Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show returns to the Buffalo Chip and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By Talgat Almanov
This year's Buffalo Chip featured over 100 of the Sturgis Rally's finest bikes

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Drivers not yielding at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
The Sturgis police chief warns drivers and riders to yield at stop signs.

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Arrests in Sturgis made following Amber Alert

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
Law enforcement agencies caught up with Amber Alert suspects in Sturgis.

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Rallygoers traveling from Sturgis to Hill City to experience the small town atmosphere

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:05 PM CDT
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By Bryan Womack
Bikers looking for a little more elbow room escape Sturgis for southern hills hospitality.

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All Kids Bike places 3 tiny ‘motorcycles’ up for auction

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Aleah Burggraff
All Kids Bikes raises money at the Sturigs Rally with a silent auction for kindergartners across the country.

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Wednesday brings a whole new crowd to the Sturgis Rally

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Wednesday is called "turn around day" at the Sturgis Rally, the day when many bikers call it quits and others roll in to continue the party.

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‘Military Appreciation Day’ at the Rally

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Nick Nelson
Sturgis visitors got to see a B-1 flyover from Ellsworth Air Force Base.

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Inflation causes rallygoers to cut back on travel expenses

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
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By Kayla Henderson
Inflation causes rallygoers to cut back on their travel expenses but they still enjoy the trip.

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Campgrounds rule at Sturgis Rally

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Study: More than half of of the people at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally would rather bed down at a campground.

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People come from all walks of life to enjoy the Sturgis Rally

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally brings people from different backgrounds to the city.

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The Sturgis motorcycle rally sees an increase in drug possession misdemeanors

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
With people coming from across the country for the Sturgis Rally, some bring more than just their bikes with them.

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Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run kicks off at Ellsworth AFB

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Bryan Womack
Military bikers provided the thunder in the hills as they ride to honor fellow veterans.

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Biker killed in multi-motorcycle crash near Scenic

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Bryan Womack
A third motorcyclist is killed during this year's Sturgis Rally.

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Parking violations up in early days of Sturgis Rally

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Nick Nelson
Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin said at Monday’s daily press conference that with not as many people in town, it’s easier for law enforcement to get around.

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Money from vending permits for the Sturgis Rally goes to charity

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
Charities benefit from Sturgis Rally vendor permit fees.

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‘Rally at Exit 55′ returns in Rapid City

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Nick Nelson
The event features several different kinds of vendors outside of the dealership, including bike maintenance and parts stores, as well as food and drinks.

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‘Krush’ makes it to the Rally

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 8:38 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Sturgis business owners rescue injured turtle on Main Street, just as the rally begins.

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Ministry wants Sturgis bikers to have clean rides

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 8:24 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
The Free Bike Wash is back at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for its 26th year.

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Legends Ride returns to Deadwood to support Black Hills charities

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Aleah Burggraff
”The motorcyclist here, they’re the most giving people on the planet.”

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Beer vs seltzers, drink preferences change for rallygoers

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Keith Grant
Sturgis rally bikers are getting younger and while the "King of Beers" still reigns, lighter drinks are gaining ground.

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Two Sturgis Rally bikers killed in crashes over the weekend

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT
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By Jack Siebold
Biker mistakes reportedly the cause of two deadly crashes on the first weekend of the Sturgis Rally.

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Ellsworth to conduct B-1 flyover for Sturgis Military Appreciation Day

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM CDT
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By KOTA Staff
A B-1 aircrew from the 28th Bomb Wing will provide a flyover above Main Street in Sturgis.

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Sturgis V-Twin Visionary motorcycle show

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
The Sturgis rally is giving people the opportunity to show off their bike hobby through a show that anyone can join.

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Stunt performers take center stage in Sturgis

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Humberto Giles-Sanchez
As the Sturgis rally revs up, so does Harley-Davidson in downtown Sturgis.

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Taten’s lemonade stand is back at the Rally

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Cyle Clark
Taten's Lemonade stand is back at the Sturgis Rally for the fourth year.

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Wisconsin Biker killed in Sunday crash near Lead

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By Jack Siebold
Biker reportedly was killed in a crash when he lost control of his motorcycle.

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Don’t park there!

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 12:53 PM CDT
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By KOTA Staff
Motorcyclists park in a striped parking area reserved as accessibility spaces for people with disabilities.
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