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School Records Broken at Queen City Classic Track & Field Meet

April 15, 2026 Beacon Staff1868

On Friday April 10th, the high school track and field team competed in the Queen City Classic in Spearfish against 22 other teams. The Broncs had two athletes who set new school records at the meet. On the men’s team, Chris Jewett set the school record in the javelin with a throw of 130 feet […]

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Middle School Track and Field Competes in First Two Meets of the Year

April 15, 2026 Beacon Staff974

On Tuesday April 7th the Belle Fourche Middle School track and field team had their long awaited for first competition after a cancellation of their first scheduled meet due to inclement weather. The weather Tuesday was fantastic for a track meet with sunny skies and temps in the 60s. The middle schoolers competed in a […]

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New Mini Exhibit Explores Rocks and Minerals at Tri-State Museum

April 15, 2026 Robbi Longbrake613

BELLE FOURCHE—A new mini exhibit is now on display in the space that greets visitors near the museum entrance. Rock On opened to an all-day reception at the Tri-State Museum on Saturday, April 11. Red Onion Marketplace made chocolate cupcakes with rock candy topping and coconut lime cupcakes for the reception. Coffee and drinks were […]

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Spring Style Takes the Spotlight at Pasque Ladies Fashions

April 15, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1066

BELLE FOURCHE—The private showing of the newest spring fashions was held at Pasque Ladies Fashions on April 9. The boutique transformed its storefront into a stylish fashion show reminiscent of a Paris high-fashion runway. The event, aimed at ushering in the spring season, featured a spring flowers backdrop and brightly colored spring fashions. Michelle Evans, […]

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Hop to the Polls: Peeps Spreads Joy and a Voting Reminder

April 15, 2026 Robbi Longbrake979

BELLE FOURCHE—A bright yellow baby chick, Peeps, was spotted out on Easter Sunday on the corner of National Street and US 85. The Peeps was waving, jumping and handing out colored plastic Easter eggs while spreading holiday cheer. In addition to extending joy, the Peeps had a larger message: GO VOTE! When one opened the […]

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Dinosaur Easter Egg Hunt Draws Crowd at Hell Creek Museum

April 8, 2026 Robbi Longbrake777

BELLE FOURCHE—Imagine the excitement of hunting for eggs inside a dinosaur museum! Children ages five to twelve got to experience just that during a dinosaur-themed Dinosaur Egg Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, as part of the Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum’s Grand Reopening. Kids and their families lined up outside the Museum, […]

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Dinosaur Museum Opens Doors for 2026 Season with Multi-Day Grand Reopening

April 8, 2026 Robbi Longbrake1851

BELLE FOURCHE—Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum kicked off their 2026 season with a spectacular multi-day grand reopening. From April 1 through April 4, the museum invited the public to come explore the displays, enjoy the exhibits, and experience all the excitement it has to offer. If you have visited the Museum before, you are […]

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Outlaw Bar Opens Doors for Easter Potluck

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Robbi Longbrake777

BELLE FOURCHE—Sharing a meal with friends and family is at the heart of the holiday season, and at the Outlaw Bar, that tradition is taken seriously. For the past twelve years, owner Rhonda Schild has welcomed the community to enjoy a meal together during the Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter holidays. This Easter was no different, […]

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Community Fun: Easter Egg Decorating Contest for Kids and Adults

April 8, 2026 Robbi Longbrake615

BELLE FOURCHE—Making bright, colorful Easter eggs by drawing on them, dyeing them, and adding stickers is a fun, popular activity during the Easter holiday season. Rhonda Schild, owner of the Outlaw Bar, turned this tradition into a fun contest by inviting the public to come in and spend time decorating eggs on April 4. For […]

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Special Olympics & Inclusive Basketball Players Shine

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Beacon Staff792

On Tuesday March 24th a group of Belle Fourche youth competed in a Special Olympics basketball event held in Spearfish. Some of the highlights of that day are displayed here. The team consisted of Brady Pierce, Kendall Owen, Emma Juelfs, Gracey Weishaar, Harper Pottorff, Berklee Nore, Brekyn Montgomery, Logan Carson, Jaxon Sanderlin, Sadee Keil, Jadah […]

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Belle Fourche Bronc Hall of Fame Honoree Jim Grapentine

September 23, 2026September 24, 2026 Beacon Staff

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 […]

Burning of the B Ignites Homecoming Spirit

September 23, 2026September 24, 2026 Beacon Staff

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 […]

Youth Rodeo Takes Center Stage on the Fair’s Final Saturday

August 12, 2026August 13, 2026 Robbi Longbrake

NISLAND—While the rest of the fair was winding down, the youth rodeo kids were just getting started! Once again, the last Saturday of the Butte-Lawrence County Fair was dedicated to the Nisland Fair Youth Rodeo, giving the young riders a day of their own to compete under the hot August sun. The Nisland Fair Youth […]

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