Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
By Kandi Tonsager, The Bronc high school wrestling teams started their season off with a triangular at home on Thursday December 4th with a win over Douglas/Rapid City Christian 48-24 and a loss to Phillip/Wall 28-60. On Friday December 5th the Bronc boys team traveled to Custer for a meet with Caden Swaney placing 3rd […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, The Lady Broncs will began their season this year with a home game December 9th against Lead-Deadwood with JV at 5:15 and Varsity tip off at 6pm. The team has six returning upperclassmen with two Seniors, Reagan Hatling and Denali Larson, and four Juniors on the roster; Misty Dreiling, Kora Knapp, Aurora […]
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NEWELL-An abundance of embracing holiday cheer was found in the Newell Community Hall last Saturday. Trees, wreaths, and all kinds of handiwork lined the walls and tables were filled with articles for the silent auction. It was a sight to behold! Smiling faces greeted guests at the door, welcoming everyone with the spirit of Christmas. […]
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NEWELL-Commencing the holiday season, a large crowd gathered in the Newell Community Hall and began “A Grateful Gathering” on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The annual event has been organized by several community members with the goal of reaching out to others and has taken place for a couple of decades, always promising an enjoyable evening […]
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There was a Vitalant Blood Drive held in Newell, SD on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Newell Christian Fellowship Community Hall. It was hosted by the Whatever It Takes Coalition. WIT members Sabrina Harmon and Judy Heisler greeted donors when they came in. Jennifer Ash, the Vitalant Coordinator reported that it was a great […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—So many fun ways to shop are offered in the Belle Fourche area. This past weekend Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum’s Gift Shop, Expedition Outpost, hosted a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza on November 22. Even though the turnout was smaller than expected due to the scheduled food truck backing out last minute and a […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A colorful event to encourage shoppers to support small local businesses was held on Friday November 21. Pink Friday was embraced by businesses and shoppers alike in Belle Fourche. Pink Friday is the Friday right before Black Friday and is designed to boost small businesses before the large-box store Black Friday promotions. This year […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A place that evokes goodness by taking care of others and providing for those in need could aptly be named an Angel Store. That is, in fact, the name chosen by the Belle Fourche Global Methodist Church for their free thrift store. The Angel Store provides free clothes for anybody in need. The store […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The holiday spirit was on full display at the November Chamber Mixer. Prairie Hills Pharmacy welcomed both local chamber members and the general public to their store for the Mixer on November 20. Attendees were greeted with Christmas music and a healthy offering of charcuterie cups and dips that included fruits, vegetables, meats and […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, The Bronc Middle School wrestlers have competed in many area events so far this season. On Monday October 27th they attended their first meet at Stagebarn Middle School, then on Friday November 3rd, they hosted their home tournament. Results for the home invite were: 4th Place Finishers: Ainsley Schmeltzer, Landon Swaney, Asa […]
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