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The City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, July 7. In the Mayor’s Report, Randy Schmidt gave Service Recognition Awards. During community input, Aaron Circle Bear raised a concern about having received a No Trespassing notice the day he resigned from the Belle Fourche Rec Center. He stated that he was […]
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It was another successful year for the Belle Fourche High School Rodeo team at the State Finals rodeo in Pierre, SD, June 17-21. The BFHS rodeo team won the Buster Berry Team Trophy for the third year in a row. Saddle Bronc: Taiten Eaton, Saint Onge, 3rd place Team Roping: Jet Jensen, Belle […]
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Bright and early on the Fourth of July, over 200 runners gathered at Herrmann Park for the 47th annual Rodeo Run 5K/10K. DJ Fowler, local retired Marine Raider and Belle Fourche Sheriff’s Office reserve member, was dressed in full-kit gear for the race. Undersheriff Clark O’Connell and Deputy Dwayne Bruce of Alzada, MT joined him. […]
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From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 2, locals came to Rail Park to enjoy a delicious Burger Bash and support the Belle Fourche FFA chapter. Attendees got to have hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks served by FFA members for a free-will donation. This was the event’s fifth year of connecting the community with […]
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The 16th annual Ranch Rodeo served as the perfect kickoff event for the Fourth of July festivities at the Black Hills Roundup this year. On the evening of July 1, fans gathered at the Roundup grounds and enjoyed some free BBQ to fill their stomachs before the night’s activities. At 5:45, the mutton bustin’ started—an […]
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The yearly festivities of the 106th annual Black Hills Roundup have begun! Last night’s Ranch Rodeo and Mutton Bustin’ kicked off this year’s activities. Before the Ranch Rodeo, the Miss Black Hills Roundup Queen Coronation crowned a new queen as spectators enjoyed food from the Community BBQ. The Cowboy Band also provided live music, and […]
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Keep an eye out for three suited-up runners at the 47th annual Rodeo Run 5K/10K Race, starting at 7 a.m. in Hermann Park on July 4! Retired Marine Raider and local resident DJ Fowler, along with Undersheriff Clark O’Donnell and Deputy Dwayne Bruce of the Alzada Sheriff’s Department, will be dressed in full-kit gear for […]
Continue ReadingBELLE FOURCHE_-The City Council held its second meeting of the month on Monday, June 16. In the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt gave an executive proclamation declaring June 28, 2025 as Performing Arts Day in Belle Fourche. “The City of Belle Fourche recognizes the importance and impact that the performing arts have on the cities, […]
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BUTTE COUNTY—Come one, come all to the Butte County Historical Society’s annual His- torical Tour of “Rails, Trails, and Pioneers of the Piedmont Valley” on June 21. The tour marks the organization’s 53rd year and is open to any members of the public who are interested in learning the history of the area. The day […]
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The Belle Fourche Chamber welcomed Digits Nail Spa PLLC to the neighborhood at the ribbon cutting ceremony on the afternoon of May 29. Owner Marybeth Runnels, RN created a festive atmosphere to kick off the celebration. “Today we have the ribbon cutting and some hors d’oeuvres and drinks! I do have a drawing that people […]
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