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Honor a loved one through Spearfish Memorial Tree Program

New program provides living tribute to benefit present, future generations

SPEARFISH, SD – A new program through the Spearfish Parks and Recreation Department allows people to memorialize or honor a friend or loved one by planting a Memorial Tree...

2021 Municipal Election Vacancies

The City of Spearfish will have vacancies for Council Members in Ward 1 for a 3-year term, Ward 2 for a 3-year term, Ward 3 for a 1-year and 3-year term due to expiration of terms of office.   

Petition circulation may begin on January 29...

Want to help beautify the community? Adopt a park!

SPEARFISH, SD – Service groups, clubs, individuals, etc., interested in getting more involved in caring for community spaces are encouraged to adopt a park through the City of Spearfish.

“Great parks make great neighborhoods,” Parks, Recreation, and Forest...

Spearfish Fire Department puts out fire in basement of restaurant

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department put out a fire in the basement of Steerfish Steak and Smoke on Monday evening.

The department was paged out at approximately 6:05 p.m., responding to a report about a fire in the restaurant’...

2021 City Utility Rate Change

City Council approved a utility rate change effective January 1, 2021. 

The average residential user in the city of Spearfish uses 5,000 gallons of water. The impact to the average user will be a difference of $3.52 per month.

Please visit the util...

Service Line Protection Offered to City Residents

In 2019, the City of Spearfish entered into a agreement with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), a HomeServe Company, a leading provider of home repair solutions, to provide optional repair service plans to our resident homeowners.

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Spearfish Police Department’s ‘No Shave November’ raises nearly $1,500 for Special Olympics SD

SPEARFISH, SD – Thanks to a donation of matching funds from the Spearfish Police Auxiliary, nearly $1,500 will be donated to Special Olympics South Dakota through the Spearfish Police Department’s participation in “No Shave N...

Spearfish Fire Department knocks down fire on Seaton Circle

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department knocked down a structure fire on Seaton Circle Monday afternoon.

Fire Chief Travis Ladson explained that the report of flames and smoke coming out of the commercial structure came in at approximately 3:52 p.m. ...

Spearfish Fire Department stays busy responding to calls over Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Spearfish Fire Department stays busy responding to calls over Thanksgiving holiday weekend

SPEARFISH, SD – Volunteers on the Spearfish Fire Department respond 24/7/365, including holidays, and this year’s Thanksgiving holiday was no dif...

City of Spearfish public meetings move to remote format through remainder of 2020

City of Spearfish public meetings move to remote format through remainder of 2020

SPEARFISH, SD – As active COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in the area, the City of Spearfish is returning to a remote format for all public meetin...

Be prepared for wintry weather conditions

Be prepared for wintry weather conditions

The calendar may not say it is "officially" winter - but it is the time of year when we all need to be aware of winter weather safety! Check out helpful tips from the South Dakota Office of Emergency Mana...

Spearfish dispatcher receives Basic 911 Telecommunicators Certification

Spearfish dispatcher receives Basic 911 Telecommunicators Certification

SPEARFISH, SD – Brian Vosburg, dispatcher with the Spearfish Public Safety Department, recently received his Basic 911 Telecommunicators Certification.

“We are proud...

Read SD mayors' letter concerning the COVID pandemic

On Friday, October 16, 2020, 16 First Class South Dakota City Mayors signed a letter urging communities across South Dakota to act with caution in regards to COVID-19. The letter is below:

As Mayors of South Dakota’s largest cities and representi...

Spearfish breaks ground on Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development

Spearfish breaks ground on Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development

SPEARFISH, SD (September 30, 2020) – Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development, is officially under construction. The City of Spearfish hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today ...

Reminder: Yard waste not allowed in City-issued garbage containers

Reminder: Yard waste not allowed in City-issued garbage containers

SPEARFISH, SD (July 9, 2020) – City of Spearfish Utility Services would like to remind solid waste customers that yard waste is not allowed in City-issued garbage containers.

Yard ...