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Deadwood Commissioners Pass Resolution 2020-25 To Require Face Coverings In Certain Situations
On Monday, November 23, 2020, the Deadwood City Commission passed Resolution 2020-25, an Emergency Resolution requiring the wearing of face coverings/masks in certain situations to slow the community spread of COVID-19. Face coverings/masks are required in indoor public places owned …
Mask Up Spearfish
Following the lead of the “Mask Up South Dakota” campaign and other entities across the state united in the mission to stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Spearfish is reminding all residents and visitors to Mask Up Spearfish!…
A Letter From Deadwood Mayor David Ruth, Jr.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
To the residents, business owners, employees, and visitors of Deadwood, South Dakota:
Recently, the South Dakota State Medical Association issued a statement regarding the importance of wearing masks. This association consists of the three major medical …
Deadwood Shooting Death Investigation
UPDATE #2–
Police in Deadwood have released the name of the woman who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on a Deadwood dance floor.
Deadwood Police Chief Ken Mertens said the investigation continues into the death of 28-year-old Samantha …
KDSJ Acquired By Riverfront Broadcasting Officially July 1, 2020
By Adam Jacobson (Radio And Television Business Report)
Despite Court Ruling, Fears Linger in SD’s LGBTQ Community
The reaction to this week’s Supreme Court ruling for equal rights in the workplace has been a joyous one within the LGBTQ community, but one South Dakota group predicts things won’t change much in the Mount Rushmore State — and …
Fire Expert: Mount Rushmore Fireworks Show “Ill-Advised”
Abnormally dry conditions and a persistent risk of summer wildfires in the Black Hills of South Dakota make the fireworks display planned for July 3 at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial an unnecessary, potentially devastating and expensive event, according to
KDSJ Awards Scholarship

Lead-Deadwood senior, Anna Campbell of the Class of 2020, recently received an $800 scholarship from KDSJ for excellence in academics and athletics as well as her involvement with the communities of Lead and Deadwood. Anna will attend Dakota Wesleyan University …
Celebrate 605 Day Across South Dakota
The fifth of June is more than just a day in South Dakota. It’s 605 Day! On June 5, 2020, join the South Dakota Department of Tourism in celebrating the fifth annual 605 Day.…