Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL—The monthly meeting of the Whatever It Takes Coalition (WIT) took place at the Newell Christian Fellowship Community Hall on Tuesday, February 10. Sabrina Harmon, WIT Director, welcomed everyone to the meeting. “We’re actually a prevention and education coalition, and we try to do anything in the community to help educate or make it a […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The wind has been the story this winter. Although snowfall has been limited, retired meteorologist Susan Sanders says the area has experienced unprecedented wind. “The wind. I have never seen so much wind—widespread wind and strong, especially in the hills. Have you been through the hills lately and seen all the tree damage? It’s […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Belle Fourche Chamber and the Spearfish Chamber joined forces to welcome the new business, BC Excavation, to the Northern Hills area with a ribbon cutting celebration. The ribbon cutting took place at the business located at 10937 US Highway 212 Unit #7, Belle Fourche, at noon on February 3. The young family behind the […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Snapshots of days gone by are what you will find when you peruse the latest temporary exhibit now showing at the Tri-State Museum. The display, Our Town, focuses on downtown Belle Fourche. A fun historical look at how State Street and the surrounding downtown area have changed over time is on display. There are […]
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On Saturday, February 7th the Bronc wrestling teams split directions with the Lady Broncs headed to Newcastle for the Lady Doggie Invite. The Lady Broncs took all five girls wrestlers on the team. Coach Cory states that “all of them gained some experience, and are striving to prepare themselves to be in the best position […]
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The Broncs took on Mobridge-Pollock on Thursday, February 5th. The score was 6-15 at the end of the first, 13- 24 at the end of the 2nd, 16-37 at the end of the 3rd, with the final score 27-43. Reven Audiss made two 3 point field goals in the game, Tatum Martin and Gabe Raba […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Belle Fourche City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, February 2. In the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt thanked City employees for their collaboration with the school in making the girls’ wrestling tournament at the Rec Center a success. During community input, Raymond Allen expressed concern that city service […]
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On Monday February 9th, three Belle Fourche High School Seniors signed with various colleges an intent to play football. Spencer Bush-Graslie committed to play football at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. Spencer plans to pursue a career in business management or teaching. Spencer would also like to get into coaching after his playing […]
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NEWELL—If giving blood saves lives, then those who volunteered to donate blood at the Newell blood drive did their part to help achieve that goal. Community members showed up ready to give a little of themselves to help others in need. Whatever It Takes Coalition hosted the blood drive on Monday, February 2. The goal […]
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NEWELL—The Newell Board of Commissioners started off the new year with three meetings held across the month of January. During these meetings, the board approved 2026 employee salaries, addressed personnel changes, and took action on several community and infrastructure items. At the first regular meeting of the year on January 12, commissioners approved bills and […]
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