City of Lead

City of Lead First Settled in 1876 and incorporated in 1877, the City of Lead is a sparkling jewel nestled in the Norther Black Hills of South Dakota.

Long the home of the great Homestake Mining Co. Lead boasts small town charm with large potential. The Homestake Mine has now been shut down and but the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake is in full development and promises a living future for the community.

📸 The City of Lead is now on Instagram!If you’re new to Instagram, now is the perfect time to download the app and creat...
06/13/2026

📸 The City of Lead is now on Instagram!

If you’re new to Instagram, now is the perfect time to download the app and create an account. We’re excited to share some amazing content, including videos, reels, behind-the-scenes looks, community highlights, event coverage, and much more. 💥

Even better, some content will be available exclusively on Instagram, so you won’t want to miss out! 😉

Head on over and follow our new Instagram page today by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/cityoflead?utm_source=qr

Be sure to like, follow, and share with your friends and family so everyone can stay connected with what’s happening in Lead!

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We are still looking for lawn care contractors! 🌱Do you mow lawns or know someone who does? The City of Lead is seeking ...
06/11/2026

We are still looking for lawn care contractors! 🌱

Do you mow lawns or know someone who does? The City of Lead is seeking contractors to perform lawn care services on unmaintained lots throughout Lead.

📞 Please contact City Hall for more information and to be added to the contractors list.

Please share and help us spread the word!

Do you mow lawns or know someone that does?!

The City of Lead is looking for contractors to perform lawn care services in Lead for unmaintained lots.

Please call City Hall for more details and to get on the contractors list!

⚾️ PLAY BALL, LEAD! ⚾️This Sunday, June 14th, head to Ferguson Field in Deadwood for the first of two Lead v Deadwood Vi...
06/11/2026

⚾️ PLAY BALL, LEAD! ⚾️

This Sunday, June 14th, head to Ferguson Field in Deadwood for the first of two Lead v Deadwood Vintage Baseball games! 🏆

Your Lead team has been practicing hard for several months, and now it’s time to show up and show your support! 💪🏼 We need everyone wearing their Lead gear and cheering on our hometown team as we take on our neighbors from down the hill. ⛰️

📍 Ferguson Field, Deadwood
⏰ Pregame festivities begin at 3:00 PM
⚾ First pitch at 4:00 PM

🍻 Come early, grab a cold Dakota Shivers beer, enjoy food from local vendors, and spend the afternoon with friends and family at this great community event. ❤️🤍💙

And to our friends in Deadwood—we hope you’ve been practicing your excuses as much as we’ve been practicing baseball. ⚾️ The only thing Deadwood may be taking home Sunday is a lesson in how Lead plays vintage ball! 😉

Let’s fill the stands with Lead pride and make some noise for our team! ⛏️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXsQ_gQt-14

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Please join us for this community picnic on Sunday, July 5th at noon!
06/11/2026

Please join us for this community picnic on Sunday, July 5th at noon!

06/10/2026

🌲📚 Adventure is waiting—and it starts at your library!

Did you know the Lead Library can help you start your next outdoor adventure?

Through the Check Out South Dakota State Parks program, library patrons can borrow a South Dakota State Parks pass and explore parks, recreation areas and nature areas across the state. While you're out exploring, don't forget to participate in Adventure 250—South Dakota's statewide challenge celebrating 250 years of America through outdoor recreation and discovery!

Visit participating state parks and recreation areas, complete fun challenges and submit your adventures for chances to win weekly prizes throughout the summer. Every adventure also helps you earn points toward Adventure 250 recognition and rewards.

📖 Check out a park pass from the Lead Library.

🥾 Visit a South Dakota state park or recreation area.

📸 Complete an Adventure 250 challenge.

🎁 Earn points and enter to win prizes!

Stop by the library to learn more about borrowing a park pass and start your Adventure 250 journey today. Learn more: gfp.sd.gov/history2026

🐾 TRASH TO TREASURES RUMMAGE SALE 🐾Come find your next treasure while supporting the Twin City Animal Shelter!📅 June 20⏰...
06/10/2026

🐾 TRASH TO TREASURES RUMMAGE SALE 🐾

Come find your next treasure while supporting the Twin City Animal Shelter!

📅 June 20
⏰ 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Manuel Brothers Park, Lead

📦 DONATION DROP-OFF REMINDER 📦

Have clean, sellable items to donate? Bring them to Manuel Brothers Park on June 19 from 6:00–7:00 PM.

Please see the flyer for accepted items and restrictions.

Questions? Call 605-584-2480 and leave a message.

Thank you for supporting the Twin City Animal Shelter! 🐾

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06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING!

BUILDING INSPECTOR

The City of Lead is seeking a Building Inspector to conduct inspections, review plans, enforce building codes and ordinances, and support community development efforts.

Starting salary is $65,000 DOE. Excellent benefits include SDRS retirement, health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities.

Experience in building inspection, construction, code enforcement, or a related field is preferred. Valid South Dakota driver's license required.

For application information and a full job description, contact the City of Lead at 605-584-1401.

Send a message to learn more

"TREASURES, TRASH for CASH" - June 20th, 2026Monument Health Deadwood Hospital is accepting addresses for The Annual Cit...
06/09/2026

"TREASURES, TRASH for CASH" - June 20th, 2026
Monument Health Deadwood Hospital is accepting addresses for The Annual Citywide Yard Sale, "Treasures, Trash for Cash". The event will take place Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 7 am – 2pm for the residents of Deadwood, Central City and Lead.

This one day event is a simultaneous yard sale that gives residents, organizations and businesses the opportunity to increase their potential customers by having a coordinated date and advertising campaign. Maps with addresses and site locations will be printed and available by the Black Hills Pioneer the week of Saturday, June 20th, 2026.

Twin City Animal Shelter Fundraiser - June 19
Clean and sellable items will be accepted for the fundraiser 7am-Noon at the Manual Brothers Park. Proceeds go to the Twin City Animal Shelter.

TREASURES, TRASH TO CASH Rummage Sale - June 20
Rummage sale will be 7am-Noon at the Manual Brothers Park. Proceeds of the Twin City Animal Fundraiser go to the Twin City Animal Shelter.

06/09/2026

The City wanted to inform residents that the trash company will be back this afternoon Tuesday 06/09/2026 to service the following areas they didn't get earlier today due to there truck being full.

Park & Parkdale area
Gwinn Ave
Columbus St
Lower Spark St.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Address

Lead, SD
57754

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16055841401

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