Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—The end of summer brings spooky season to the Tri-State Museum with its latest temporary exhibit, “Ghost Towns, Ghost Times.” The new display made its debut on Saturday, August 29. The Red Onion Marketplace crafted special cupcakes topped with ghostly decorations for the reception, while the Museum provided refreshments. The fun yet scary exhibit […]
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BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — The community is invited to join the Center of the Nation 9/11 Remembrance Weekend on September 11–12, 2026, as Belle Fourche honors the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the spirit of unity that emerged following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The weekend is free and open to the […]
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NEWELL—On Sunday evening, August 16, a severe storm came through Newell, causing havoc at a handful of places around the area. Heavy rain fell so quickly that it caused flooding at the Newell School District buildings, while high winds took out numerous tree branches around town. Another place that received a lot of damage was […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Pioneer Bank & Trust parking lot transformed into what seemed like a fancy car showroom on August 22 car enthusiasts from around the are gathered in Belle Fourche for Cars and Coffee of the Black Hills. Old and new cars alike spilled out into the side roads, giving the public plenty to check […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Buck N’ Broncs Car Wash opened its doors to the community on August 20 as it joined Highmark Credit Union and the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce in hosting the August Chamber Mixer. The three businesses worked together to make the evening a memorable one for everyone who attended. Buck N’ Broncs Car Wash […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—All summer long, Belle Fourche has been home to some of the best karaoke talent in the area. One weekend each month, the Outlaw Bar and Pass the Mike Entertainment have paired up to host the official Talent Quest International Karaoke Championship qualifying rounds. Serious competitors have been showing up each month for a […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Area youth enjoyed a day dedicated to artistic education and activity on Saturday, August 22. The Tri-State Museum staff invited young folks to come participate in a fun event called A Day for Art, where they spent time learning about famous artists and trying their hand at creating their own masterpieces. Sheila Culhane, Programs […]
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Jackson Dental Special to the Beacon, BELLE FOURCHE—Jackson Dental recently hosted its 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Belle Fourche Country Club, bringing together local golfers, businesses, volunteers, and community members for a day of fun and fundraising in support of Northern Hills CASA. This year’s beneficiary, Northern Hills CASA, provides trained Court Appointed […]
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SBHP Special to the Beacon, The 137th Annual Meeting of the Society of Black Hills Pioneers will be held September 12, 2026 at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 1049 Howard Street in Sturgis, SD. Rocky Courchaine will give the program on “Murder and Mayhem in Crook County.” Rocky looked at 30 murders from […]
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Agriculture is an important part of the Belle Fourche community and surrounding region, and this September, the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the people, businesses, equipment and resources that make agriculture such an important part of our area. Ag Day will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1 to 6 […]
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