Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—Agriculture is more than an industry in the Belle Fourche area—it is made up of the people, families and businesses who keep it going year after year. Those contributions were celebrated during the 41st Annual Agri-Business Appreciation Banquet held September 24 at the Belle Fourche Community Hall. Belle Fourche’s own Scott Reder served as […]
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NEWELL—The pageantry of crowns, capes and sashes was on display as students dressed in their best for the traditional naming of the homecoming king and queen to rule over homecoming week. The ceremony kicked off the 2026 Homecoming festivities at the Newell School District. Monday, September 28, began the week of activities with everyone dressing […]
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NEWELL—For the past 81 years anyone with an interest in the sheep industry has made the trek to Newell on the third Thursday and Friday in September for the Annual Newell Ram Show and Sale. The annual event brings together people from nearly every corner of the sheep industry under one roof, from breeders, producers […]
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Special to the Beacon, NEWELL—History stood frozen in place– until someone pressed the button. Eighth graders in Mrs. Cheyenne Gepperts’ agriculture class hosted a “Wax Museum” biography presentation on Monday, September 14, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., transforming their classroom into a living gallery of the men and women who shaped American agriculture. The event […]
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SDDVA, vetaffairs.sd.gov SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— Governor Larry Rhoden has recognized September 18, 2026, as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota, honoring America’s former prisoners of war and remembering those who remain missing in action. South Dakota continues to honor 349 service members who remain unaccounted for: six from the Vietnam War, 33 from the Korean […]
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NEWELL—The Community Cowboys for Christ Church service was officially underway on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Ram Sale Building in Newell, South Dakota. It was a great way to kick off the Newell Labor Day festivities. Fred Wilson opened the event with a welcome, and there were numerous churches involved that had discussed some […]
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NEWELL—For three days, the little town of Newell expanded to welcome friends, family, visitors, competitors and anyone else looking for something fun to do during Labor Day weekend. The 67th annual Newell Labor Day celebration kicked off Saturday, September 5, and ran through Monday, September 7, with action-packed activities each day. On Saturday, September 5, […]
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PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct a three day School Bus Safety Outreach event September 8–10 to increase public awareness and reinforce safe driving behaviors around school buses statewide. During the outreach period, troopers will partner with school districts to observe bus routes, monitor loading zones, and ensure motorists follow state […]
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NEWELL—A fun afternoon was spent cheering on favorite teams during the Newell Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, September 5. With six teams competing in a variety of unique events, spectators had a great time watching the action while rooting for their favorites throughout the afternoon. The afternoon began with a team calcutta. All six teams were […]
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NEWELL—The line to get a hearty meal of barbecue and all the fixings ran all the way through the fire station and out the door at the annual Fireman’s Barbecue on Saturday, September 5. The popular event brings the community together during the Labor Day celebration to support the Newell Volunteer Fire Department. There are […]
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