Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
Belle Fourche once again embraced the spirit of the season with its annual Holiday Trolley Tour, known as “The Polar Express,” marking the sixth year of the festive community event that showcases Christmas lights throughout town. The event, hosted by the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, brought residents and visitors together for an evening of holiday […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—December Chamber Mixer came early this month! Grossenburg Implement hosted the gathering, rolling into another event they were already planning—their annual Ladies Night—both held December 3. Grossenburg’s Ladies Night is a popular event, scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., while the Mixer was held a little earlier, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Downtown Belle was buzzing with holiday spirit as ladies gathered to enjoy a special evening created just for them at Prairie Hills Pharmacy on December 4. This is the sixth year that the pharmacy has hosted the festive Ladies Night Out. “From the first year we started, we’ve held it every year on the […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—There is a long-standing tradition in Belle Fourche: the day after Thanksgiving is made for small-town celebration! Not only is it the ramp-up to the holiday season and Black Friday, but it’s also time for the magical Parade of Lights! This year, businesses and organizations came together to make it an unforgettable day for […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Generosity took center stage at the 26th Annual Community Festival of Trees. The Belle Fourche community joined together to raise over $47,500 for local agencies that support those in need. The Festival of Trees marks the start of the holiday season for the area. It brings the community together to enjoy an evening of […]
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Oh, what a night in Newell, Thursday December 11th when the kindergarten through twelfth grade took the stage during the annual Newell School District’s Christmas program. Under the direction of Kimberly Bachman, the evening was filled with entertainment. “I have taught the students you can be a performer, or you can be an entertainer. When […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—December 5 was all about celebrating customers and community at Pioneer Bank and Trust during their festive Holiday Open House and Mixer. Everyone was welcome to stop in for some Jingle, Mingle and Cheer! The celebration started at 2 p.m. with light snacks and expanded into the early evening with heavier hors d’oeuvres of […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Something special was happening on State Street on Friday, December 5. There was not a parking spot to be found as folks flocked to the downtown area to enjoy a day of Strolling and an evening of Holiday Open Houses. Eighteen State Street businesses joined together and invited the public to spend the day […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The holiday season is in full swing in Belle Fourche! The community came together to support another fantastic organization on Friday, November 28, at the Community Hall. For the sixth year, Belle Silver Lining hosted its annual Chili Feed fundraiser, warming up attendees before they headed out into the chilly evening to enjoy the […]
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PIERRE, S.D. (December 2, 2025) – Pioneer Bank & Trust has committed $50,000 to support the South Dakota Ag Foundation’s efforts to strengthen agriculture across the state. The contribution will be distributed in $10,000 installments over the next five years. “At the South Dakota Ag Foundation, we’re committed to growing our reach across the state […]
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