Belle Fourche Becomes Part of a Peace Journey Across America

BELLE FOURCHE—A group of runners carrying a message of peace and goodwill made a stop in Belle Fourche on the morning of July 10. Participants in the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run were welcomed by community members during their visit. The group stopped at the Belle Fourche City Hall and were greeted by Mayor Randy […]

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Jessica Loobey Brings Country Sounds to Hometown Thursday

BELLE FOURCHE—On a warm summer evening, the sounds of country music filled the park as community members gathered for the latest Hometown Thursdays featuring Jessica Loobey. Held Thursday, July 9, the concert was the sixth event in the popular Thursday night live music series. Jessica Loobey is an independent Nashville recording artist who plays a […]

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Butte County 4-H Rodeo Brings Young Competitors to Roundup Arena

BELLE FOURCHE—Under a blazing summer sun and temperatures in the upper 90s, 4-H Rodeo contestants ages eight to 18 traveled to the Roundup Arena to compete for a chance to win prizes and qualify for the SD 4-H Finals Rodeo on Friday, July 10. The Butte County 4-H Rodeo has been a summer destination for […]

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Pie in the Face Helps Cheerleaders Raise Funds for New York Trip

BELLE FOURCHE—Center of the Nation Cheerleaders have been selected to travel to New York City in November to represent Belle Fourche in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The iconic parade is an annual tradition that began in 1924. It always takes place on Thanksgiving morning. This year, it will be held on November 26 […]

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BHSU Exercise Science Earns CASCE Accreditation

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University’s Exercise Science Program has earned accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), marking a significant milestone for the university’s Exercise Science offerings. The accreditation, awarded for a five-year period, represents the highest level of recognition for strength and conditioning programs and affirms that […]

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Big Summer Blowout Brings Summer Fun to Newell

NEWELL—As temperatures climbed to over 100 degrees, South Park offered a welcome escape from the heat with a variety of water activities and summer fun. On Saturday, July 11, the community was invited to participate in the Big Summer Blowout celebration at Newell City Park. The park was filled with water activities that kept kids […]

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NHS Class of ‘86 gathers after 40 years

Tim Velder,  Sundance, WY NEWELL—Eleven friends from the Newell High School Class of 1986 gathered for a 40-year reunion recently to share time together after four decades of post-graduation adventures. Pictured are Kim (McCarthy) Wince, Jean (Keil) Schuelke, Tim Velder, Brian Mettler, Nadene (Page) Harr, Brent Soderlin, Ron Stone, Lee Walters, Nathan Loup, Peggy (Goeringer) […]

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107th Black Hills Roundup Celebrates Record-Breaking Year

BELLE FOURCHE—The anticipation leading up to the Black Hills Roundup Rodeo is exciting as the community waits for the PRCA rodeo, carnival, fireworks, parade and all of the other activities that go along with the Fourth of July celebration. But in the blink of an eye, it’s all over, everyone packs up and heads out […]

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Fourth of July Celebration Continues With Raptor Roundup

BELLE FOURCHE—The Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum celebrated the Fourth of July in style this year as they participated in a large variety of events during the Black Hills Roundup celebration. The Museum had a booth in the vendor area at the Roundup Grounds during the PRCA rodeos, and on July Fourth, they had […]

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