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What residents are talking about in Spearfish public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the News

9 articles

Recent coverage of Spearfish from local and regional media.

KOTA Territory Newswildfire containment

UPDATE: Lookout Fire near Spearfish 54% contained Wednesday; Officials confirm human cause

UPDATE: Lookout Fire near Spearfish 54% contained Wednesday; Officials confirm human cause KOTA Territory News

Sep 9, 2026

KOTA Territory Newswildfire response

Fire crews make overnight progress on Lookout Fire near Spearfish

Fire crews make overnight progress on Lookout Fire near Spearfish KOTA Territory News

Sep 8, 2026

South Dakota News Watchaffordable housing

Spearfish affordable housing project 1st to tap new fed funds

Spearfish affordable housing project 1st to tap new fed funds South Dakota News Watch

Jun 22, 2026

Black Hills Pioneercity administrator separation

Spearfish pays $250,000 to part ways with city administrator

Spearfish pays $250,000 to part ways with city administrator Black Hills Pioneer

Feb 4, 2026

South Dakota Searchlightgold exploration permits

Gold exploration plan near Spearfish Canyon draws almost 2,000 comments

Gold exploration plan near Spearfish Canyon draws almost 2,000 comments South Dakota Searchlight

Aug 5, 2025

SDPBpark funding

Spearfish Community Foundation grants $30,000 to city for new skate park

Spearfish Community Foundation grants $30,000 to city for new skate park SDPB

Feb 19, 2025

SDPBcity website rebranding

City of Spearfish launches new domain name for website

City of Spearfish launches new domain name for website SDPB

Dec 11, 2024

SDPBcity name controversy

PETA sends letter decrying City of Spearfish's name

PETA sends letter decrying City of Spearfish's name SDPB

Dec 13, 2023

SDPBaffordable housing development

Spearfish uses private-public model to launch affordable housing project

Spearfish uses private-public model to launch affordable housing project SDPB

Dec 10, 2021

Community Pulse

Council invocation practice

Lookout Fire

Lookout Fire / wireless technology

Lookout Fire evacuation communications

ADA Parking Accessibility at Enso Mental Health

Technology policy and patents

Open meetings law

Rec path safety and city administrator search

Radio frequency (RF) and health

Civic responsibility

Rec path and street behavior ordinance

City administrator position and rec path safety

RF exposure and Flock cameras

E-bikes and rec path safety

Electric motorcycles and police enforcement

Electric motorcycles on rec path

Dispatch consolidation and e-bikes

Board of Adjustment alternates

RF safety

Electromagnetic field exposure

City communication policy

Electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure

Community appreciation

Tribute to Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester

Speed enforcement on West Hill Street

Board of Adjustment minutes accuracy

Transparency and city communication

City communication plan

Fire Training Tower Project

Safety Action Plan / Hill Street traffic

Ordinance 1415 nuisance code

Public comment rules

Hiring application and accountability

Council input being ignored

Social media attacks on city administrator

Community engagement

Executive sessions and transparency

Support for council and staff

Disconnect between city and residents