Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—It was an exciting day for the people that showed up for the August Family Fun Day at the Tri-State Museum on August 17. The theme for this month was “Nanny Goats and Billy Goats,” and kids got to learn about goats with two informative videos, crafts, and most importantly, interaction with a friendly […]
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NEWELL—The Newell Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting on August 11 at 5 p.m. The Economic Development Committee reported that there is a meeting scheduled for August 20 at 6 p.m. to be held at City Hall. Commissioner Clausen made a motion to waive the rental fee for this meeting; the motion carried. Sabrina […]
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The City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, August 4. During community input, Marvin Poland addressed the Council to raise concerns about ongoing maintenance issues on the east side of Meadowlark Plaza. He pointed out significant weed infestation, several dead trees, and a buildup of trash in the area. The Chamber […]
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The 2025 Newell Labor Day Celebration will soon be upon us! Begin making your plans to attend the annual event with exciting activities planned from August 23 through September 1. One of the highlights this year will be the opportunity to see the new arena grandstands that were just installed in June of this year! […]
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The Hitching Post Tap House teamed up with Belle Flowers & Co. to host a Plants & Pints event on Friday, July 25. Fifteen rounds of bingo were played, and the winner of each round of bingo got to pick out a free plant and drink a free pint of beer. The tables were full […]
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The City Council held its second meeting of the month on Monday, July 21. During community input, Raymond Allen expressed concerns about the inability to hear weather sirens in his area, overgrown weeds, and a growing mosquito problem. He also raised an issue with the incomplete sidewalk at 1340 Dacar Street. The Chamber of Commerce […]
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Longtime community member Patricia (Pat) Yuill Lee got to celebrate her 90th birthday in the company of friends and family with a celebration held at the Newell Christian Fellowship Community Hall on Saturday, July 26. Lee has spent many years as a compassionate caregiver in the community as a school nurse, churchgoer, volunteer, baker, founding […]
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The 2025 Butte/Lawrence County Fair will soon be upon us! The 104th annual event starts July 28 and runs through August 2 at the Nisland Fairgrounds. The fair kicks off with the 4-H and Open Horse Show at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 28. The next day, July 29, exhibit buildings open at 8 a.m. […]
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The Belle Fourche School Board held its July meeting on Monday evening, July 14. At 5:31 p.m. Scott Reder adjourned his final meeting as Board President. The Board then reconvened to elect a new President, and Nita Justice was unanimously elected as the new School Board President. Dr. Faye LaDuke-Pelster was elected unopposed and then […]
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It was another successful Thursday night in Belle Fourche at the Tri-State Museum & Visitor Center for the yearly Hometown Thursdays. The series kicked off on June 5 and serves as a community staple in Belle Fourche during summer months. Every week, local bands play live music and people gather to hang out and have […]
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