Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—Excitement filled the air at the Roundup Arena as the Ranch Rodeo kicked off the opening festivities of the 107th Black Hills Roundup on the evening of June 30. The 17th Annual Ranch Rodeo offered more than just rodeo action—it offered a full slate of events for those who came out to take in […]
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Sonn crowned 2026 Black Hills Roundup Queen; Brownell and Dell earn royalty titles BELLE FOURCHE—A day before kickoff festivities began for the Fourth of July celebration, some of the hardest working gals gathered to compete for the chance to represent the 7-time PRCA Medium Rodeo of the Year, the Black Hills Roundup. The 9th […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Motorcycle clubs, representing different tribes from all around the state, descended on Belle Fourche to use it as a staging location to prepare for the final leg of the journey to the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Riders came from several reservations and communities, joining together along the route as they […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Summer evenings and live music have become a familiar combination at Hometown Thursdays, which are traditionally held on the grounds of the Tri-State Museum. Area folks gather outdoors each week to enjoy music in the fresh air while visiting with friends and neighbors. However, for the second time in the past four weeks, the […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Belle Fourche resident, Michelle Schmidt, recently took part in the Black Hills 100 ultra trail running event in Sturgis, South Dakota, completing the 50k race (32 miles). The event features 4 distances including a 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k (32 mile), and 30k (18 mile) distance. The race draws participants from all across the […]
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Sheriff Fred Lamphere, Special to the Beacon The Black Hills Roundup will have a Man Up Crusade night again during the Black Hills Roundup. July 1st will be date of the Man Up event. Man Up is a program bringing awareness to domestic violence. This will be the third year of partnership with the BHR […]
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NEWELL—If you enjoy watching young competitors work hard while improving their skills, then Monday nights at the 2026 Newell Family Summer Playday Series are worth checking out. Contestants of all ages take part in a variety of events where they gain experience and confidence along the way. The second and third Newell Playdays had two […]
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ST. ONGE—The eyes of the livestock marketing industry were on western South Dakota June 17-20 as St. Onge and Deadwood hosted the 62nd World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and Livestock Marketing Association Annual Convention. Hundreds of visitors from across the United States traveled to the area for the events, which brought together some of the industry’s […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—With just one week away from the Fourth of July celebration, it is time to start making plans! The definite highlight of the week is the 7-time PRCA Medium Outdoor Rodeo of the Year Black Hills Roundup Rodeo taking place July 1-4. Rodeo tickets are expected to sell out, so get tickets soon if […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Black Hills Roundup Parade has long been a Fourth of July tradition in Belle Fourche, inviting spectators to line the streets each year to watch the procession make its way through town. From beautifully decorated floats and rodeo royalty to western riders, horses, first responders, classic vehicles and community groups, the 107th Annual […]
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