Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL—The homecoming parade was a festive event that the community embraced, with around 20 parade entries taking part in the celebration. The Newell School District invited local businesses to join in on the fun on October 2, adding even more color and community spirit to the annual tradition. The Newell VFW Post 5807 Color Guard […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A slice of pie and a cup of coffee have become a fall tradition for the Center of the Nation Business Association and a way of saying thank you to the ag community at Belle Fourche Livestock Market. This year that gratitude event was on full display September 24. The small gesture has been […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Wareing Belle Fourche directed its spotlight onto its customers on the afternoon of September 25 to celebrate and thank them and the community for supporting the business. The parking lot was turned into a picnic area with tables, chairs, grills and a whole lot of food as employees served the public during a day […]
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Margaret Bolte, Special to the Beacon In the basement of St. James Lutheran Church, you can hear soft voices and the humming of a sewing machine. The quilting group ladies are meeting this morning. The ladies get together on the first Monday and Tuesday of every month from 9 am to 3 pm. Tables have […]
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NEWELL—The pageantry of crowns, capes and sashes was on display as students dressed in their best for the traditional naming of the homecoming king and queen to rule over homecoming week. The ceremony kicked off the 2026 Homecoming festivities at the Newell School District. Monday, September 28, began the week of activities with everyone dressing […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Ag Day may have agriculture at its core, but you didn’t have to be in the industry to find something fun to enjoy at the event. The second annual Ag Day, held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Belle Fourche Roundup Grounds, offered something for everyone, whether they worked in agriculture or simply wanted to […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—This year marks the sixth year that the Belle Fourche community has taken part in the nationwide series of Out of the Darkness Community Walks. The event shines a light on suicide prevention and mental health. The walk continues to grow each year, with this year bringing a record-setting turnout. More than 340 participants […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Rows of flowing white gowns and delicate lace provided an elegant backdrop for the September Belle Fourche Chamber Mixer. Members gathered in the vintage-inspired setting of Elizabeth Ann’s Bridal for dedicated time to network with other business owners on the evening of September 17. Hannah Wolf, owner, opened her bridal shop almost a year […]
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By Sarah Jeitz, BELLE FOURCHE–Belle Fourche Schools kicked off homecoming Friday afternoon with the annual homecoming parade, bringing students, families and community members together along its usual 13th Avenue route. The theme for Homecoming 2026 was “Board Games,” and participants took the theme in many different directions. The parade route was lined with families, […]
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BELLE FOURCHE–Part of the Homecoming pregame festivities included the induction of local businessman and long time Bronc supporter Jim Grapentine as a Bronc Hall of Fame Contributor. Jim, with granddaughter Belle Senior Ellie stand all smiles in front of Homecoming crowd. Jim ia the manager of the Belle Fourche Lynn’s DakotaMart. He also with wife […]
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