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11th Annual Rec Center Track & Field Meet

June 3, 2026 Beacon Staff240

The Belle Fourche Rec Center hosted its 11th annual Track & Field meet for K-6th grade kids. Seventy kids competed, with 53 of them participating in three days of group practices prior to the meet. The purpose of the program is to give the kids an introduction to track and field, improve fitness and provide […]

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A Career of Caring Comes to a Close for Teresa Aspen

June 3, 2026 Robbi Longbrake381

BELLE FOURCHE—The waiting area was overflowing at Nehl Dental on May 28, but not for patients waiting to be seen. No, this day it was busy for a very different reason. Family, friends and patients cared for over the years flocked to the lobby to celebrate Teresa Aspen’s 30 years at Nehl as she prepared […]

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Service Station Gets Patriotic Makeover from Volunteers

June 3, 2026 Robbi Longbrake368

BELLE FOURCHE—What was once a weathered and overgrown service station across from the Butte County Courthouse is now a patriotic display of red, white and blue, thanks to a team of United Way volunteers. On Saturday, May 23, the volunteer crew spent the day cleaning up and removing all the junk from the property. They […]

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Belle Fourche Veteran Honored on Midwest Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

June 3, 2026 Beacon Staff504

BELLE FOURCHE—For Dave Raber, a U.S. Navy veteran who grew up in Belle Fourche, S.D., a recent Midwest Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., became far more than a sightseeing trip. It was a powerful day of remembrance, gratitude, and recognition for military veterans who served their country decades ago. On May 19, Raber joined 82 […]

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Flags and Remembrance Mark Memorial Day Service at Pine Slope Cemetery

May 27, 2026 Robbi Longbrake656

BELLE FOURCHE—Music from Center of the Nation Brass welcomed those gathered at Memorial Hill in Pine Slope Cemetery for Memorial Day services on the morning of May 25. The weather was sunny, calm, and perfect for the United States funeral honors flags to be raised along the Veterans Memorial Avenue of Flags. One hundred sixteen […]

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Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

May 27, 2026 Robbi Longbrake804

BELLE FOURCHE—Just outside Belle Fourche, a special destination filled with curiosity and wonder invites visitors to explore animals that went extinct millions of years ago. What began as a dream for owner Walter Stein became reality when he opened Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum one year ago, a milestone that was celebrated May 23 […]

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Voters Hear from District 28 Candidates Ahead of June 2 Primary

May 27, 2026 Robbi Longbrake804

BELLE FOURCHE—An evening dedicated to learning more about the candidates running for Legislative District 28—South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B and Senate District 28—was held at Venue 519 on May 21. The primary is June 2. The event focused on community interactions with the candidates as everyone in attendance was invited to ask a […]

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Broncs Compete in Last Chance Meet and Set State Qualifiers

May 27, 2026 Beacon Staff575

On Tuesday May 19th, the Broncs attended their last regular season track meet in Rapid City, known as “The Last Chance Invite” which is so named as it is considered the last qualifying meet to punch a ticket to the state competition for our local teams. The Broncs had a great meet with a select […]

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Reruns for Small Ones Finds New Home in Belle Fourche

May 27, 2026 Robbi Longbrake774

BELLE FOURCHE—Downtown Belle Fourche welcomed a new store to the State Street family. Reruns for Small Ones opened its doors on May 22 inside Dakota Petals. The store held a soft opening to introduce the new space. The used clothing store is making a move from Spearfish to Belle Fourche. “I’ve used this space as […]

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Chamber Mixer Draws Strong Turnout at Weather Hat Company

May 27, 2026 Robbi Longbrake609

BELLE FOURCHE—Area Chamber members gathered at the Weather Hat Company to spend an evening enjoying some hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and good company on May 19. The public was also invited to attend. The May Chamber Mixer saw a great turnout as the Weather Hat Company was filled with area folks. The Homestead Store was on […]

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Ranch Rodeo Opens 107th Black Hills Roundup

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026 Robbi Longbrake

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 […]

Belle Resident Places First at Black Hills 100 Race

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026 Beacon Staff

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 […]

Rain or Shine, Newell Playdays Roll On

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026 Robbi Longbrake

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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