Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
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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Belle Fourche High School FFA advisor and Ag teacher, Austin Bishop, has been nominated for the 3rd year in a row for the Golden Owl Award. He is the 1st and only teacher in South Dakota to be nominated for 3 years running . “This annual award recognizes South Dakota ag educators for their tremendous […]
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The 2026 World Day of Prayer was held at St. James Lutheran Church on March 6, 2026. Women from local churches in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, participated in a Christian program with a message focused on women in Nigeria facing human suffering and poverty. The worship service shared the lives of three women in Nigeria […]
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NEWELL—Breakfast for supper with pancakes, eggs and sausage, topped with whipped cream and a variety of syrups for the hot cakes? Yes please! The men of the Newell Christian Fellowship Church served up a Pancake Supper on Saturday, March 7. The men were all volunteering for a good cause—fundraising. “We are going to use the […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Taking pictures of everyday life in rural America for a chance to win a cash prize? What could be better? That’s exactly what participants in this year’s Rural Life Expressions Photography Contest did. For the fourth year, the Belle Fourche Arts Council held its annual photography contest from February 2 through February 20. The […]
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