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Author: Robbi Longbrake

Riders Assemble in Belle Fourche Before Journey to the Little Bighorn

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026 Robbi Longbrake703

BELLE FOURCHE—Motorcycle clubs, representing different tribes from all around the state, descended on Belle Fourche to use it as a staging location to prepare for the final leg of the journey to the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Riders came from several reservations and communities, joining together along the route as they […]

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Rain Sends Hometown Thursdays Indoors Again

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026 Robbi Longbrake451

BELLE FOURCHE—Summer evenings and live music have become a familiar combination at Hometown Thursdays, which are traditionally held on the grounds of the Tri-State Museum. Area folks gather outdoors each week to enjoy music in the fresh air while visiting with friends and neighbors. However, for the second time in the past four weeks, the […]

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Rain or Shine, Newell Playdays Roll On

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026 Robbi Longbrake377

NEWELL—If you enjoy watching young competitors work hard while improving their skills, then Monday nights at the 2026 Newell Family Summer Playday Series are worth checking out. Contestants of all ages take part in a variety of events where they gain experience and confidence along the way. The second and third Newell Playdays had two […]

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St. Onge Livestock Hosts World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

June 24, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1076

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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Fourth of July Celebration Packed With Events in Belle Fourche

June 24, 2026July 4, 2026 Robbi Longbrake2892

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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VFW Post 3312 to Serve as Parade Marshal in Fourth of July Celebration

June 24, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1199

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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Belle Fourche Rodeo Athletes Headed to Nationals

June 24, 2026 Robbi Longbrake703

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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Chamber Members Enjoy An Evening with the Sasquatch

June 24, 2026 Robbi Longbrake503

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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Center of the Nation Show and Shine Draws Car Enthusiasts

June 24, 2026 Robbi Longbrake820

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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WIT Meeting Focuses on 211, 988 and 911 Services

June 24, 2026 Robbi Longbrake574

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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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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