Belle Fourche Beacon

The Branding Iron Steakhouse brought a little bit of Kentucky to Belle Fourche on Saturday, May 3 for its annual Kentucky Derby Party. In celebration of the first horse race of the yearly Triple Crown, attendees came to the party dressed up in Derby attire with fancy dresses and big hats, from wide-brimmed hats to […]

BELLE FOURCHE—A long history of hard work and dedication earned the Lindskov family a well deserved recognition, as their business, Butte County Equipment was awarded the 2025 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year from the South Dakota Small Business Association. Bryson Patterson, SBA South Dakota District Director and Justin Everett, SBA Regional Administrator traveled to […]

BELLE FOURCHE—Sometimes when things fall into place, you have to believe it is meant to be. That is the case for the newest store to open in Belle Fourche, The Homestead Store. “I don’t really remember making specific plans. Both of us just feel like God opened doors and made this to where we couldn’t […]

By Melanie Aker, The new manager’s name is Ember Kleinhans, and she has been a Belle Fourche resident for most of her life. She has worked at the diner for three years and recently started managing in January of 2025. Before becoming the general manager at Crossroads, Ember worked there as a waitress, cook, and […]

BELLE FOURCHE—The Tri-State Museum’s new addition transformed into the inside of a spaceship for the setting of the play No Pluto? No Problem! on the evening of April 25 and again on the afternoon of April 26. An original play written and directed by Museum Director and Playwright, Kristi Thielen, the play No Pluto? No […]

By Kandi Tonsager, Today is a day we celebrate inclusion. Inclusion is not just a word – it is a promise. It’s a promise that every person, regardless of ability, has the right to dream, to strive and to belong. Today, we celebrate every athlete for their abilities, determination and their courage. Today, we cheer […]

By Kandi Tonsager,  Tuesday April 29th the Belle Fourche High School Track and Field team hosted the Northern Hills Invite at home. Highlights on the day were: Three of our Broncs improved their state rankings with season bests in individual events on Tuesday. Senior runner, Kashton Le LaCheur earned a season best in the 100 […]

NEWELL-The floor of Austin Auditorium was filled nearly to capacity with over 100 guests seated and ready to participate in the Annual FFA Banquet on May 1. The 2024-2025 officers began the evening with the FFA Opening Ceremony. Each officer stated the symbol of his position. Following President Rachel Stranberg’s taps of the gavel, she […]

BELLE FOURCHE—For the fifth year in a row Wells Plumbing and Farm Supply had a day just to honor their customers! On Friday, April 25 Wells Plumbing opened its doors and invited anyone who has visited them in the past or present to come for a day of appreciation and look through the store and […]