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Author: Robbi Longbrake

Local Meteorologist Headlines February First Saturday Brunch

February 11, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1087

BELLE FOURCHE—The wind has been the story this winter. Although snowfall has been limited, retired meteorologist Susan Sanders says the area has experienced unprecedented wind. “The wind. I have never seen so much wind—widespread wind and strong, especially in the hills. Have you been through the hills lately and seen all the tree damage? It’s […]

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Ribbon Cutting Welcomes BC Excavation to Belle Fourche

February 11, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1861

BELLE FOURCHE—Belle Fourche Chamber and the Spearfish Chamber joined forces to welcome the new business, BC Excavation, to the Northern Hills area with a ribbon cutting celebration. The ribbon cutting took place at the business located at 10937 US Highway 212 Unit #7, Belle Fourche, at noon on February 3. The young family behind the […]

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Tri-State Museum Showcases History of Downtown Belle Fourche

February 11, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1017

BELLE FOURCHE—Snapshots of days gone by are what you will find when you peruse the latest temporary exhibit now showing at the Tri-State Museum. The display, Our Town, focuses on downtown Belle Fourche. A fun historical look at how State Street and the surrounding downtown area have changed over time is on display. There are […]

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Community Hits Blood Drive Goal in Newell

February 11, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1244

NEWELL—If giving blood saves lives, then those who volunteered to donate blood at the Newell blood drive did their part to help achieve that goal. Community members showed up ready to give a little of themselves to help others in need. Whatever It Takes Coalition hosted the blood drive on Monday, February 2. The goal […]

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Celebrating One Year of Morning Favorites at the Breakfast Club

February 4, 2026 Robbi Longbrake2456

BELLE FOURCHE—After a year of serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, omelets, bacon, toast and a variety of other breakfast favorites, the Breakfast Club celebrated its first year in business on February 1. Just one year ago, Rhonda and Marty Schild took a chance on a new type of business and opened a cafe that specializes solely […]

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Birthday Celebration Sweetens Sunday at Crossroads

February 4, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1246

BELLE FOURCHE—Birthdays are always a reason to celebrate and this week at Crossroads Diner, two of their own had birthdays and so of course, they invited the public to share in the special occasion on Sunday, February 1. General Manager Ember Kleinhans turned 28 and the omelet guy, Clint Millage, turned 50 and together they […]

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A Growing Business Rooted in a Love for Plants

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1408

BELLE FOURCHE—Spider plants, cactus, ferns, marantas, rubber plants and peace lilies are all living things that make those without a green thumb very uneasy, but they make Kayla Jones very happy! She has turned her passion for house plants into a business here in Belle Fourche. “I really love plants. My daughter loves counting how […]

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Sip, Style & Embellish at Weather Hat Co.

February 4, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1697

BELLE FOURCHE—Even though it was a brisk winter evening outside, inside the Weather Hat Company the atmosphere was anything but cold. Guests came together to craft the perfect hat at the Sip N’ Style on the evening of January 27. Along the wall, a handcrafted selection of wool ladies’ fashion hats greeted participants. Each lady […]

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Fresh Pies and New Updates at NVN Senior Center

February 4, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1259

NEWELL—If you ever get a hankering for a fresh homemade pie, the NVN Senior Center in Newell has you covered! The fourth Tuesday of every month is Pie Day! The Center hosted the monthly Pie Day on January 27. Members of the Senior Center bake pies for the occasion. They start out with around ten […]

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Belle Fourche Area Community Theater Reflects on 2025 at Annual Meeting

January 28, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1325

BELLE FOURCHE—Members and supporters of the Belle Fourche Area Community Theater (BFACT) joined together to learn about the organization and celebrate their 2025 season accomplishments at the Annual Meeting on January 24 at the Branding Iron Steakhouse. Beginning at 2 p.m. everyone gathered for social hour where food and snacks along with drinks were served. […]

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Bronc Girls Cross Country Wins Region 5A Title; Boys Team Finishes in 2nd Place

October 21, 2026 Beacon Staff

The Belle Fourche Broncs Girls Cross Country and Boys teams will me heading to the 2026 State Cross Country meet after the girls won the Region 5A title and the boys finished second in the team standings last Thursday at the Hart Ranch Camping Resort. Rys Pearson led the Broncs with a 3rd place finish […]

Belle Fourche Bronc Hall of Fame Honoree Jim Grapentine

September 23, 2026September 24, 2026 Beacon Staff

BELLE FOURCHE–Part of the Homecoming pregame festivities included the induction of local businessman and long time Bronc supporter Jim Grapentine as a Bronc Hall of Fame Contributor. Jim, with granddaughter Belle Senior Ellie stand all smiles in front of Homecoming crowd. Jim ia the manager of the Belle Fourche Lynn’s DakotaMart. He also with wife […]

Burning of the B Ignites Homecoming Spirit

September 23, 2026September 24, 2026 Beacon Staff

By Sarah Jeitz,  BELLE FOURCHE–Homecoming at Belle Fourche High School brought students, families and community members together on Friday, Sept. 18 as the Broncs hosted the Hot Springs Bison. The football game opened with a scoreless first quarter, with neither team able to find the end zone. Hot Springs took the lead before halftime and […]

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