Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
SDDVA, vetaffairs.sd.gov SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— Governor Larry Rhoden has recognized September 18, 2026, as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota, honoring America’s former prisoners of war and remembering those who remain missing in action. South Dakota continues to honor 349 service members who remain unaccounted for: six from the Vietnam War, 33 from the Korean […]
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NeighborWorks, Special to the Beacon DEADWOOD, S.D.—Coeur Wharf and The Wharf Fund are proud to announce a $12,000 donation to NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources, supporting the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing while revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the community. Specifically, the funds are to help launch the Neighborhood Beautification program. The “Neighborhood […]
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NEWELL—The Community Cowboys for Christ Church service was officially underway on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Ram Sale Building in Newell, South Dakota. It was a great way to kick off the Newell Labor Day festivities. Fred Wilson opened the event with a welcome, and there were numerous churches involved that had discussed some […]
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PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct a three day School Bus Safety Outreach event September 8–10 to increase public awareness and reinforce safe driving behaviors around school buses statewide. During the outreach period, troopers will partner with school districts to observe bus routes, monitor loading zones, and ensure motorists follow state […]
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SPEARFISH, S.D.—South Dakota Kids Belong invites the community to an evening of stories, connection, and hope during its upcoming gala, Community Starts Here: An Evening with South Dakota Kids Belong, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Elkhorn Ridge Resort in Spearfish. Dinner will be provided by Fork Real […]
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BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — The community is invited to join the Center of the Nation 9/11 Remembrance Weekend on September 11–12, 2026, as Belle Fourche honors the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the spirit of unity that emerged following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The weekend is free and open to the […]
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Jackson Dental Special to the Beacon, BELLE FOURCHE—Jackson Dental recently hosted its 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Belle Fourche Country Club, bringing together local golfers, businesses, volunteers, and community members for a day of fun and fundraising in support of Northern Hills CASA. This year’s beneficiary, Northern Hills CASA, provides trained Court Appointed […]
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SBHP Special to the Beacon, The 137th Annual Meeting of the Society of Black Hills Pioneers will be held September 12, 2026 at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 1049 Howard Street in Sturgis, SD. Rocky Courchaine will give the program on “Murder and Mayhem in Crook County.” Rocky looked at 30 murders from […]
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Agriculture is an important part of the Belle Fourche community and surrounding region, and this September, the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the people, businesses, equipment and resources that make agriculture such an important part of our area. Ag Day will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1 to 6 […]
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By Margaret Bolte, BELLE FOURCHE—Residents at Judy’s Assisted Living Center enjoyed a morning of food, fellowship, and heartfelt conversation on Thursday as volunteers from St. James Lutheran Church, Belle Fourche, South Dakota, continued their monthly outreach tradition. The gathering, known as “Cookies and Chatter,” has been a cherished ministry for the past three years. Each […]
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