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Author: Robbi Longbrake

26th Annual Festival of Trees Benefits Local Agencies

December 18, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1308

BELLE FOURCHE—Generosity took center stage at the 26th Annual Community Festival of Trees. The Belle Fourche community joined together to raise over $47,500 for local agencies that support those in need. The Festival of Trees marks the start of the holiday season for the area. It brings the community together to enjoy an evening of […]

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Jingle, Mingle and Holiday Cheer at Pioneer Bank and Trust

December 10, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1179

BELLE FOURCHE—December 5 was all about celebrating customers and community at Pioneer Bank and Trust during their festive Holiday Open House and Mixer. Everyone was welcome to stop in for some Jingle, Mingle and Cheer! The celebration started at 2 p.m. with light snacks and expanded into the early evening with heavier hors d’oeuvres of […]

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State Street Stroll Invites Community to Shop Local

December 10, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1326

BELLE FOURCHE—Something special was happening on State Street on Friday, December 5. There was not a parking spot to be found as folks flocked to the downtown area to enjoy a day of Strolling and an evening of Holiday Open Houses. Eighteen State Street businesses joined together and invited the public to spend the day […]

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Belle Silver Lining Hosts Annual Chili Feed Fundraiser

December 10, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1044

BELLE FOURCHE—The holiday season is in full swing in Belle Fourche! The community came together to support another fantastic organization on Friday, November 28, at the Community Hall. For the sixth year, Belle Silver Lining hosted its annual Chili Feed fundraiser, warming up attendees before they headed out into the chilly evening to enjoy the […]

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Dinosaur Gift Shop Offers Fun Christmas Shopping

November 27, 2025December 1, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1419

BELLE FOURCHE—So many fun ways to shop are offered in the Belle Fourche area. This past weekend Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum’s Gift Shop, Expedition Outpost, hosted a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza on November 22. Even though the turnout was smaller than expected due to the scheduled food truck backing out last minute and a […]

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Pink Friday Boosts Local Businesses

November 27, 2025December 1, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1398

BELLE FOURCHE—A colorful event to encourage shoppers to support small local businesses was held on Friday November 21. Pink Friday was embraced by businesses and shoppers alike in Belle Fourche. Pink Friday is the Friday right before Black Friday and is designed to boost small businesses before the large-box store Black Friday promotions. This year […]

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Volunteers Keep Angel Store Running

November 27, 2025December 1, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1976

BELLE FOURCHE—A place that evokes goodness by taking care of others and providing for those in need could aptly be named an Angel Store. That is, in fact, the name chosen by the Belle Fourche Global Methodist Church for their free thrift store. The Angel Store provides free clothes for anybody in need. The store […]

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Prairie Hills Pharmacy Hosts Festive Chamber Mixer

November 27, 2025December 1, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1308

BELLE FOURCHE—The holiday spirit was on full display at the November Chamber Mixer. Prairie Hills Pharmacy welcomed both local chamber members and the general public to their store for the Mixer on November 20. Attendees were greeted with Christmas music and a healthy offering of charcuterie cups and dips that included fruits, vegetables, meats and […]

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Belle Fourche Native Becomes The Unhinged Rancher

November 27, 2025December 1, 2025 Robbi Longbrake12022

BELLE FOURCHE—In his day job, he is just a rancher taking care of the ranch—giving the first round of shots, calving, branding, feeding and any other job that comes up. But Kyle Lyons has accidentally turned his regular job into a daily spectacle that is watched by over a million followers. Under the moniker The […]

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Kristi Palmer Speaks at WIT Meeting

November 27, 2025December 1, 2025 Robbi Longbrake1298

NEWELL—Whatever It Takes (WIT) Coalition luncheon meeting was held on Monday, November 17. Sabrina Harmon, director, led the meeting. A variety of professionals were on hand to discuss the progress of WIT and learn from the guest speaker Kristi Palmer. A full lunch of runzas, salads, fruits and vegetables, chips and desserts along with drinks […]

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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 […]

Youth Rodeo Takes Center Stage on the Fair’s Final Saturday

August 12, 2026August 13, 2026 Robbi Longbrake

NISLAND—While the rest of the fair was winding down, the youth rodeo kids were just getting started! Once again, the last Saturday of the Butte-Lawrence County Fair was dedicated to the Nisland Fair Youth Rodeo, giving the young riders a day of their own to compete under the hot August sun. The Nisland Fair Youth […]

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