Tax Deed Auction

May 8, 2026 by

Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to SDCL Chapter 6-13, the following described property will be offered for sale by auction in the 2nd Floor Courtroom, Fall River County Courthouse, Hot Springs, South Dakota on June 18, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.   This property has been approved for public sale by the Fall River County Commission. All delinquent taxes, penalties and interest are abated and are not the responsibility of the new owner. Only municipal special assessments, delinquent, current & future, stay with the property & are the responsibility of the new owner.

Fall River County makes no guarantee of absolute fee simple marketable title to the property.  It is recommended that the purchaser of a County Quit Claim Deed pursue a quiet title action to acquire marketable title to the property (per SDCL Chapter 43-30, title standards 26-01 and 26-02).

Purchase price of the property along with a $30.00 recording fee shall be paid in full on the day of the sale and a Quit Claim Deed will be issued to the successful bidder at the next commission meeting. 

Persons with disabilities may contact the county auditor at 605-745-5130 for information and special assistance in accessibility to the Courtroom.

Important Information for bidders:

  1. Winning bidders must be current on all their property taxes in Fall River County.
  2. Minimum bid: $400.00 + an additional $30.00 fee for recording purposes at the Register of Deeds Office.
  3. Payment accepted: Cash, check, credit cards (+2.5% fee), debit cards (+$2.50 flat fee).
  4. All delinquent taxes, penalties & interests are abated & are not the responsibility of the new owner of deed.
  5. Only municipal special assessments, delinquent, current & future, stay with the property & are the responsibility of the new owner.
  6. New owner will be issued a Quit Claim Deed from the County.
  7. Bidders must be in person or have an authorized individual present to bid & pay all applicable costs.
  8. Deeds will be approved & signed by the Fall River County Commission at the July 2nd, 2026 Commission meeting.

Properties:

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Understanding Fire Regulations – Updated Burn Ban

May 7, 2026 by

First, be aware that failure to control or report dangerous fire is a Class 1 Misdemeanor while Reckless burning or exploding is a Class 4 felony.  These charges can be applied when fire or explosions are endangering life or a substantial amount of property.  You may also be held financially responsible for any fire suppression costs if a fire becomes out of control.

SDCL 22-33-9.4. Failure to control or report dangerous fire–Misdemeanor.

SDCL 22-33-9.3. Reckless burning or exploding–Felony.

Black Hills Fire Protection District

In Fall River County the Black Hills Fire Protection District is land NORTH of the Cheyenne River and WEST of SD Highway 79. This area is defined by South Dakota Codified Law 34-35-15.

Burning within the Black Hills Fire Protection District is governed by the rules in Administrative Rule chapter 61:33:01.

The dark gray area on the map below is the Black Hills Fire Protection District within Fall River County. Currently there are no fires allowed in this area outside of commercial campgrounds. See administrative rule 61:33:01:07 for campfire regulations for commercial campgrounds.

Map showing areas that do not have a burn ban in white.

Fall River County

Fall River County passed a burn ban on Thursday, May 7th, 2026. This ban applies to areas outside the municipalities and Black Hills Fire Protection District. This is a ban on open burning and fireworks except for petroleum fueled or charcoal briquette fueled grills used for preparing food. This ban is in place when the National Weather Service has declared the South Dakota Grassland Fire Danger Index to be HIGH, VERY HIGH, or EXTREME.

South Dakota Grassland Fire Danger Index

Map showing division of the burn bans. Blue shows the Black Hills Fire Protection District Area. Yellow is the County Burn Ban Area.
The blue area in the map above is the Black Hills Fire Protection District and is under that district’s ban and fire regulations. The yellow area is the area under the county burn ban. Public Lands (lands managed by the State and Federal government) may have their own additional regulations regardless of which area they are in.

Public Lands

Campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds.

Check with specific campgrounds for further restrictions.

Hot Springs City limits

The City of Hot Springs requires that fires be confined to properly constructed fire pits or fireplaces. These are further restricted to propane fueled only when a Red Flag Warning is in effect. (For full list of fire rules and restrictions, as well as fire pit construction requirements, see Chapter 93 of the City of Hot Springs Ordinances.)

Edgemont City limits

Edgemont passed a fire ban on April 7th 2026. The ban is in place anytime the fire index is MODERATE, HIGH, VERY HIGH or EXTREME. (As published by the Rapid City National Weather Service.) See post from City of Edgemont for full information.

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Online Surplus Auction – Ends May 12

May 4, 2026 by

There is an online auction for surplus equipment from Fall River County. This auction ends May 12. Items can be viewed on www.purplewave.com.

Equipment & Vehicles

  • 3501: 1996 Load King Bottom Dump Trailer – Needs dump cylinders, wiring, full brake overhaul, lighting, and suspension.
  • 2208: Broce Self-propelled Broom – Runs and drives; requires new brushes, orbit motor, and brake repairs.
  • 2006 Chevy Van: (Emergency Management).
  • 2017 Ram 1500 Pickup: (Sheriff’s Office).
  • Yard Machines Riding Mower: Currently non-running.

Tires & Wheels

  • (1) 12r22.5 Goodyear tire (new).
  • (10) 11r20 wheels and tires (off EM1) – Split rims.
  • (10) Dayton hub 22.5 wheels.
  • (6) 17.5r25 tires – Weather checked.
  • (4) New 245/75/16 tires.
  • (1) 23.5r25 loader tire – Needs section repair.
  • (2) Stud pilot 14×22.5 wheels.
  • (1) Old blade rim.
  • Misc. mower tires (off Woods mowers).

Parts, Attachments & Oil

  • (1) Vee Plow – Fits old Cat blades.
  • (3) Balderson wing plows.
  • Yellow hydro-powered mowers (off 0601).
  • Misc. truck parts (filters, mirrors, seals for old Freightliners/Macks).
  • Misc. filters for old Cat blades.
  • Tractor fenders (off old Case tractors).
  • Franklin posts and stubs.
  • (2) 55-Gallon drums of 5w20 oil (one full, one with 45 gallons).
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NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

April 30, 2026 by

This is to notify the public that a quorum of County Commissioners may attend a Gubernatorial and US Senate and House candidate Meet and Greet BBQ on May 2nd, 2026, from 12:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 71, 1045 Jennings Ave, Hot Springs, SD.

                                             Dated this 17th day of April 2

/S/ Sue Ganje

Sue Ganje

Fall River County Auditor

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Early voting is now available at the Auditor’s Office at the Fall River County Courthouse.

April 23, 2026 by

**Note that there are no Democratic races therefore there are non-political ballots for those registered as Democrat, Independent, Libertarian or No Party that live in Hot Springs Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 4 and that live in the Hot Springs School District 23-2. There are Republican ballots available for all precincts, but note that only Republicans can vote on a Republican ballot.

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EARLY VOTING

April 15, 2026 by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 04.15.2026
Contact:
Sue Ganje
Fall River County Auditor
605-745-5130
[email protected]
Absentee Ballots Not Available at Start of Voting Period for June 2 Primary
Fall River County, SD — The Fall River County Auditor’s Office is notifying voters that absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2 Primary Election will not be available on the first day of the absentee voting period.
Under South Dakota law, absentee voting is scheduled to begin 46 days prior to an election pursuant to SDCL 12-19-1.2. However, the candidate petition filing deadline was March 31, as established in SDCL 12-6-4, which determines the final list of candidates to appear on the ballot.
Because ballots cannot be finalized until after the petition filing deadline has passed and candidate eligibility is confirmed, additional time is required for ballot preparation, including certification, layout, programming, proofing,
and printing.
This statutory timing results in a brief delay between the start of the absentee voting period and the availability of ballots.
The Auditor’s Office is working diligently to complete this process as quickly as possible. Once ballots are
available:
 Absentee ballots will be mailed immediately to voters who have submitted applications
 In-person absentee voting will begin at the Auditor’s Office
 Updates will be shared through the county website, local media, and official communication channels
“This delay is a function of state law timelines that require final candidate filings before ballots can be prepared,” said Sue Ganje, Fall River County Auditor. “Our office is committed to ensuring ballots are accurate and available as soon as possible.”
Voters are encouraged to:
 Submit absentee ballot applications early
 Verify voter registration information
 Monitor official county communications for updates
The deadline to request an absentee ballot remains 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, pursuant to SDCL 12-19-2.

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