Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
SPEARFISH—Generosity took the driver’s seat in Spearfish as community members gathered at White’s Canyon Ford to turn a simple test drive into something much more meaningful. Ford’s Drive 4UR Community event was held on Saturday, September 26. The day was an invitation for the community to come together and support giving back. The dealership hosted […]
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On November 1, 2026, Mayor Randy Schmidt will proclaim Extra Mile Day, recognizing the people whose volunteer service, generosity, and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen the community. From supporting schools and community programs to caring for seniors, helping animals in need, and showing up when a neighbor needs a hand, these individuals give their […]
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NISLAND—Pumpkins galore plus a whole lot more have been delighting visitors at The Patch and spreading Halloween joy all season long. The Patch is a Halloween wonderland for kids and adults alike, created by Joyful Blooms Flower Farm, hosts of the annual Sunflower Festival. Sharing pumpkins with the public was an idea put in motion […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—It’s time to dust off those Halloween costumes and get ready for a spooky season filled with tricks, treats and enough candy to last well into next year! With longtime favorites like the CONBA Halloween Parade and Costume Contest and newcomers like Wareing Motors joining the festivities, there are plenty of opportunities to show […]
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[Deadwood, SD] — [October 14, 2026] — A $15,000 donation from the Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation to NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources will help single mothers overcome one of the biggest barriers to homeownership by providing financial assistance for down payments and closing costs. For many single mothers, purchasing a home represents more than a financial milestone. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Murder is coming to Belle Fourche this Saturday, October 17, and even the mayor is involved! But don’t call the police just yet. It’s all part of Chutes for Charity’s first murder mystery fundraiser. There will be many familiar faces taking on very unfamiliar roles for an evening of entertainment, all for a good […]
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Brookings Beacon Special to the Beacon, About 8,400 adults in Butte, Meade and Lawrence counties spent half of last month struggling with their mental health. About 8,400 adults across Butte, Meade and Lawrence counties say their mental health was not good on at least 14 of the past 30 days, according to the newest county […]
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So, I’ve been reflecting. The Roots Grow Deep and Strong column has a history: its archives now include nearly 80 commentaries published over three years. A pattern of themes has emerged, somewhat neatly. The commentaries are about local people, past and present, singular events, literature, travel, education, seasonal reflections, South Dakota childhood memories, local and […]
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Margaret Bolte, Special to the Beacon In the basement of St. James Lutheran Church, you can hear soft voices and the humming of a sewing machine. The quilting group ladies are meeting this morning. The ladies get together on the first Monday and Tuesday of every month from 9 am to 3 pm. Tables have […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Walking into Herrmann Park on the morning of September 11, you were met with the overwhelming sight of rows and rows of intricately arranged American flags—2,983 of them to be exact. Each represented one life lost in the horrific attacks on our homeland, with another six recognizing the lives lost in the February 26, […]
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