Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
ST. ONGE—The eyes of the livestock marketing industry were on western South Dakota June 17-20 as St. Onge and Deadwood hosted the 62nd World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and Livestock Marketing Association Annual Convention. Hundreds of visitors from across the United States traveled to the area for the events, which brought together some of the industry’s […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—With just one week away from the Fourth of July celebration, it is time to start making plans! The definite highlight of the week is the 7-time PRCA Medium Outdoor Rodeo of the Year Black Hills Roundup Rodeo taking place July 1-4. Rodeo tickets are expected to sell out, so get tickets soon if […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Black Hills Roundup Parade has long been a Fourth of July tradition in Belle Fourche, inviting spectators to line the streets each year to watch the procession make its way through town. From beautifully decorated floats and rodeo royalty to western riders, horses, first responders, classic vehicles and community groups, the 107th Annual […]
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PIERRE—This past week Belle Fourche High School Rodeo Team traveled to Pierre to compete in the 77th State High School Finals Rodeo held June 16-20. The state competition brought an end to the state-level high school rodeo for the year, now moving on to the national level competition. The National High School Rodeo Finals will […]
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SPEARFISH—An evening at the ballpark was the setting for the June Chamber Mixer, hosted by long-time chamber members the Spearfish Sasquatch along with the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce. The evening featured a game between the 2025 iLB Champion Sasquatch and the Oahe Zap from Pierre. Zap led 5-4 at the top of the seventh […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Rows of cars, from classic cars to newer vehicles and everything in between, were on display at NAPA for the annual Center of the Nation Show and Shine on June 20, giving car enthusiasts plenty to admire. “It is a fantastic turnout! There is a little combination of every kind of car here you […]
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NEWELL—The monthly meeting for the Whatever It Takes Coalition (WIT) got underway on June 15 at Newell Christian Fellowship Community Hall. The coalition is a group of Butte County citizens united to do “whatever it takes” to help form cohesive partnerships within the community. Meetings are usually held over the lunch hour and provide a […]
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NEWELL—Horses, kids and plenty of energy filled the arena on June 15 as the Newell Family Summer Playday Series got underway. The series is a summer staple in the small community, bringing families from across the area together for a day of fun in the arena. The Newell Community Club is dedicated to ensuring all […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—During the summer, Thursdays are reserved for gathering with friends, family and neighbors in the park behind the Tri-State Museum and Visitors Center for an evening of live music and community fellowship. The second Hometown Thursday of the summer, on June 11, was met with a bit of windy weather, but the sun came […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—With the 107th Black Hills Roundup less than two weeks away, plans are coming together for the biggest celebration yet, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The entries to the four PRCA rodeos closed June 9, and top professional rodeo athletes are preparing to compete in the Black Hills Roundup extravaganza. This year […]
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