Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
VALE—Sunshine and warm spring weather welcomed visitors to the first ever Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Fair on March 21 at the Vale Community Hall. The Spring Fling event provided an opportunity for local businesses to come together and offer up their wares to the public. As the first gathering of the season, the event […]
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R. CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA The Black Hills Regional Job Fair (BHRJF) on Tuesday March 10th hosted it’s 28th Annual Event at the Monument in Rapid City, SD. A diverse group of volunteer professionals seek to provide an annual opportunity for employers and job seekers to meet and network. The BHRJF Committee commits to promoting employment […]
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Junior athletes in the Belle Fourche AAU Wrestling Club are wrapping up their season with the run to state competition. On Saturday, March 7th, 38 wrestlers in 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U age divisions competed in District wrestling to earn top 8 placement in order to move on to the Regional competition. All 38 […]
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Two Bronc runners have spent their off-season training and competing in races. Rhys Pearson and Lennon Clarkson have been racing in open events at South Dakota State University, Chadron State College, as well as the Heartland Nike Cross Nationals races during the winter season between cross country and track seasons. Individuals are able to run […]
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Don’t you just love South Dakota weather? With record breaking warmth the last several months; severe drought; high fire danger, and then a day that finally gives a glimpse of what we should have been experiencing for some time. Snowfall totals in the double digits and picturesque scenery across the region. Oh, don’t let me […]
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NEWELL- The Western Resource Center was represented by Bill Elger at the local Whatever It Takes (WIT) Coalition luncheon March 12 at the Newell Christian Fellowship. Elger was on hand to explain recent South Dakota drug overdose data reported by the SD Dept of Health. Also, as part of the main topic, Elger went into […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Belle Fourche High School Rodeo Team’s long-standing fundraising tradition took place on the evening of March 7. The annual Dinner and Auction is fully embraced by the community, and turnout was impressive. The event was held at the Belle Fourche Community Hall, with a steak dinner catered by the Branding Iron Steakhouse. “We go […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Dads from around the area took the opportunity to make Saturday, March 7, all about their daughters at the annual Father Daughter Dance. For the past four years, the annual Father Daughter Dance was put on by a different group. However, this year the event was taken over by Spirit of Cheer and Dance, […]
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About Food Club There’s a new store brand in the neighborhood and if you’re a savvy shopper, it’s one you need to know. Food Club, found exclusively at your local grocer, is the secret to shopping smart and saving big. Food Club offers national-brand quality at lower prices. Plus, Food Club has a double money […]
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Athletes from across the area showcased determination, teamwork and sportsmanship at the Special Olympics basketball competition held February 14, 2026, at Rapid City Central High School. Competing in a Skills Competition and Basketball games, local athletes Emma Juelfs, Gracey Weishaar, Fara Bricker, Sadee Keil, Logan Carson and Brady Pierce proudly represented the community. Each athlete […]
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