What Education Means for Our Students—Today and Tomorrow

By R. Orion Thompson, Superintendent, Belle Fourche School District Special to the Beacon As we approach the final stretch of the school year and begin to welcome the warmer days of summer, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what education truly means for our students—both in the present and for the future. Education is […]

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Crossroads All American Diner & Grille Welcomes New Management

By Melanie Aker, The new manager’s name is Ember Kleinhans, and she has been a Belle Fourche resident for most of her life. She has worked at the diner for three years and recently started managing in January of 2025. Before becoming the general manager at Crossroads, Ember worked there as a waitress, cook, and […]

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Bronc Track Hosts Home Events

By Kandi Tonsanger, On Tuesday April 15th the middle school track and field team hosted their home invite. Highlights in the top 10 for the middle school runners, in the 7th grade boys division, Bradly Dreiske in 5th & Blaine Moke in 9th earned top places in the 100 meter dash. In the 200 meter […]

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