Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE–Part of the Homecoming pregame festivities included the induction of local businessman and long time Bronc supporter Jim Grapentine as a Bronc Hall of Fame Contributor. Jim, with granddaughter Belle Senior Ellie stand all smiles in front of Homecoming crowd. Jim ia the manager of the Belle Fourche Lynn’s DakotaMart. He also with wife […]
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By Sarah Jeitz, BELLE FOURCHE–Homecoming at Belle Fourche High School brought students, families and community members together on Friday, Sept. 18 as the Broncs hosted the Hot Springs Bison. The football game opened with a scoreless first quarter, with neither team able to find the end zone. Hot Springs took the lead before halftime and […]
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Special to the Beacon, NEWELL—History stood frozen in place– until someone pressed the button. Eighth graders in Mrs. Cheyenne Gepperts’ agriculture class hosted a “Wax Museum” biography presentation on Monday, September 14, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., transforming their classroom into a living gallery of the men and women who shaped American agriculture. The event […]
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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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