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Prairie Road & Meadowlark Drive Sidewalk Ramp Repair


Wednesday, August 12 – Friday, August 14: A sidewalk ramp at the intersection of Prairie Road and Meadowlark Drive will be repaired. The repair is needed because water has been collecting and freezin…

Join the Team Behind One of South Dakota’s Fastest-Growing Cities


The City is seeking qualified candidates for two exciting career opportunities: Fleet Mechanic III and City Engineer.The Fleet Mechanic III will help maintain and repair the City's fleet vehicles and…

What's the Scoop with the Coop!


The proposed Chicken Ordinance passed its first reading at Tuesday's City Council meeting and now moves to its second reading on August 18th. If approved at the August 18th meeting, the ordinance wil…

Important Notice Regarding Suspicious Emails


For Immediate ReleaseBox Elder, South Dakota - The City of Box Elder has recently become aware that current and former vendors may have received spam or fraudulent emails appearing to come from the C…

Teamwork in Action: Agencies Unite During Commercial Structure Fire Response


During the afternoon of July 14, a report of a structure fire was received. The fire was located at a commercial building near Box Elder Road West and Johnson Drive.Fire crews were able to successful…

Salute to Ellsworth Event


Vendor, food truck, and parade registration is NOW open!  Deadline is Aug. 21st. Our 9th Annual Salute to Ellsworth Event is set for Saturday, September 12th!  Click Here for more info…

Congratulations to our returning City Council members!


At the July 7, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, incumbents returning for new three-year terms took their Oaths of Office. Kirk Beauchamp – Ward 1 AldermanPatrick W. Schubert, Sr. – Ward 2 Alderman…

Attorney General Jackley Awards Drug Control Funds to Box Elder Police Department for Drug Detection K-9s


From the Attorney General's OfficePIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that up to $60,000 from the Attorney General’s Drug Control Fund has been awarded to the Penning…

Mark Larson Named Code Enforcement Officer of the Year!


From the South Dakota Municipal League FORT PIERRE, SD – Mark Larson, Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Box Elder, was named Code Enforcement Officer of the Year last week by the South Dakota …

Watering Restrictions in Effect


It's starting to feel more and more like S-P-R-I-N-G each day! While temperatures are warming up, we're not officially out of the clear. Overnight freezes can cause pipes to freeze and burst. Protect…

Governor Rhoden Signs SB 130


 Update 3/24/26: Governor Larry Rhoden joined local legislators and City staff at Box Elder City Hall to sign SB 130, appropriating $8 million for roadway and infrastructure improvements to support, …

There's an App for that!


The City of Box Elder has launched the City of Box Elder 311 App, making it easier for residents to connect with city services.The app allows users to report issues, pay utility bills, read the lates…

Official Proclamation Signing: April as the Month of the Military Child


Join us at City Council next week, Tuesday, as we officially proclaim April as the Month of the Military Child. Help us recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of the militar…

2026 Events Sponsorship Packet & Form


2026 City Events Sponsorship Opportunities Are Open! Don’t wait to get involved!  Our city events are made possible by our incredible Community Partners and are funded through sponsorships.View the …

2026 Trash Schedule


Residents are advised of the following Trash Collection Services Schedules for 2026. Monday Scheduled Pickup ServicesTuesday Scheduled Pickup ServicesWednesday Scheduled Pickup ServicesThursday Sched…

Box Elder’s Amanda Spitzer Earns Elite CPP Status


Box Elder, South Dakota - City of Box Elder, Amanda Spitzer, Payroll and Benefits Specialist for the City of Box Elder, has recently earned the prestigious Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certif…