Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
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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By Sarah Jeitz, BELLE FOURCHE–Homecoming at Belle Fourche High School brought students, families and community members together on Friday, Sept. 18 as the Broncs hosted the Hot Springs Bison. The football game opened with a scoreless first quarter, with neither team able to find the end zone. Hot Springs took the lead before halftime and […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Cobwebs and creepy crawlers lurking in dark corners have long been a part of the imagery that makes Halloween just a little more frightening. This month, the eight-legged creatures have crawled into the Tri-State Museum just in time for spooky season. A reception was held Saturday, September 19, to commemorate the opening of the […]
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NEWELL—For the past 81 years anyone with an interest in the sheep industry has made the trek to Newell on the third Thursday and Friday in September for the Annual Newell Ram Show and Sale. The annual event brings together people from nearly every corner of the sheep industry under one roof, from breeders, producers […]
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Special to the Beacon, NEWELL—History stood frozen in place– until someone pressed the button. Eighth graders in Mrs. Cheyenne Gepperts’ agriculture class hosted a “Wax Museum” biography presentation on Monday, September 14, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., transforming their classroom into a living gallery of the men and women who shaped American agriculture. The event […]
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