Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
On November 1, 2026, Mayor Randy Schmidt will proclaim Extra Mile Day, recognizing the people whose volunteer service, generosity, and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen the community. From supporting schools and community programs to caring for seniors, helping animals in need, and showing up when a neighbor needs a hand, these individuals give their […]
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Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) will host a regional Fallen Hero Bridge Dedication to honor six veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their nation. The ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance (1600 W. […]
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R. Orion Thompson, It’s hard to believe we’ve already wrapped up the first quarter, what a great start to the school year! Everywhere I look, I see momentum, pride, and a lot of good work happening across our District. Thank you to our staff, students, families, school board, and community for the support you continue […]
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The Belle Fourche Broncs Girls Cross Country and Boys teams will me heading to the 2026 State Cross Country meet after the girls won the Region 5A title and the boys finished second in the team standings last Thursday at the Hart Ranch Camping Resort. Rys Pearson led the Broncs with a 3rd place finish […]
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[Deadwood, SD] — [October 14, 2026] — A $15,000 donation from the Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation to NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources will help single mothers overcome one of the biggest barriers to homeownership by providing financial assistance for down payments and closing costs. For many single mothers, purchasing a home represents more than a financial milestone. […]
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Brookings Beacon Special to the Beacon, About 8,400 adults in Butte, Meade and Lawrence counties spent half of last month struggling with their mental health. About 8,400 adults across Butte, Meade and Lawrence counties say their mental health was not good on at least 14 of the past 30 days, according to the newest county […]
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SIOUX FALLS (Dakota News Now) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced on Thursday that Kellen B. Willert has been appointed as circuit judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Kellen has been a devoted student of the law and is a perfect fit to serve as a judge,” said Rhoden. “His life experience, military service, and commitment […]
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Jim Thompson, Special to the Beacon, BELLE FOURCHE—My first knowledge about “Honor Flights” came when my cousin Bill Sarsland took one several years ago. His Daughter Brenda Frieze served as his guardian. Then Brenda moved to the Black Hills and we found out more about Honor Flights. I sent for an application PO Box 22 […]
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Margaret Bolte, Special to the Beacon In the basement of St. James Lutheran Church, you can hear soft voices and the humming of a sewing machine. The quilting group ladies are meeting this morning. The ladies get together on the first Monday and Tuesday of every month from 9 am to 3 pm. Tables have […]
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By Sarah Jeitz, BELLE FOURCHE–Belle Fourche Schools kicked off homecoming Friday afternoon with the annual homecoming parade, bringing students, families and community members together along its usual 13th Avenue route. The theme for Homecoming 2026 was “Board Games,” and participants took the theme in many different directions. The parade route was lined with families, […]
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