Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL—A fun afternoon was spent cheering on favorite teams during the Newell Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, September 5. With six teams competing in a variety of unique events, spectators had a great time watching the action while rooting for their favorites throughout the afternoon. The afternoon began with a team calcutta. All six teams were […]
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NEWELL—The line to get a hearty meal of barbecue and all the fixings ran all the way through the fire station and out the door at the annual Fireman’s Barbecue on Saturday, September 5. The popular event brings the community together during the Labor Day celebration to support the Newell Volunteer Fire Department. There are […]
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NISLAND—Families and friends made the trek down an old, dusty gravel road to get to the place with rows and rows of beautiful, brightly colored flowers for the second annual Sunflower Festival on August 29, hosted by Joyful Blooms Flower Farm. The weather was warm and the lines were long as the public made their […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—An afternoon of coming together for good food, competitive cornhole and time with friends and family, all while supporting a good cause, was the backdrop for the 3rd annual Belle Silver Lining Cornhole Tournament on August 29. Once again, the benefit was hosted at the outdoor horseshoe court at the Moose Lodge. Supporters who […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Center of the Nation Sportsman’s Club opened its doors to the public on August 30, inviting visitors to come out and tour the facility, learn more about the club and how to get involved while enjoying some good food. It was an opportunity to experience what happens behind the gates of the private […]
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SPEARFISH, S.D.—South Dakota Kids Belong invites the community to an evening of stories, connection, and hope during its upcoming gala, Community Starts Here: An Evening with South Dakota Kids Belong, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Elkhorn Ridge Resort in Spearfish. Dinner will be provided by Fork Real […]
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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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