Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS (Dakota News Now) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced on Thursday that Kellen B. Willert has been appointed as circuit judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Kellen has been a devoted student of the law and is a perfect fit to serve as a judge,” said Rhoden. “His life experience, military service, and commitment […]
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NEWELL—Beautiful shades of yellow, blue, purple and turquoise fabric filled the NVN Senior Center as busy quilters gathered for the Quilt Bank’s first fall quilting retreat Oct. 9-11. Participants traveled from all over the area to work on quilting projects, including the featured Star Dancer Quilt. Those working on the Star Dancer quilt selected coordinating […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—With wine journals in hand, visitors could be seen wandering from store to store all along State Street. Downtown businesses joined together to offer the third Wine Up on State Street. The event brought increased foot traffic after regular business hours on the evening of October 2. The Wine Up event is an invitation […]
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Jim Thompson, Special to the Beacon, BELLE FOURCHE—My first knowledge about “Honor Flights” came when my cousin Bill Sarsland took one several years ago. His Daughter Brenda Frieze served as his guardian. Then Brenda moved to the Black Hills and we found out more about Honor Flights. I sent for an application PO Box 22 […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the expansion of Anke’s Bakery Market and Bistro. The community turned out to support the business and explore the new space on the morning of Sept. 25. Anke’s Bakery is the home of German baked goods, including breads and pastries. “We want […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Center of the Nation area is steeped in history, from its cattle-town roots and connections to Seth Bullock and ties to vaudeville performers and other figures from the past. Much of that history has found a home at the Tri-State Museum, where it is collected and preserved, inviting the community to come experience […]
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So, I’ve been reflecting. The Roots Grow Deep and Strong column has a history: its archives now include nearly 80 commentaries published over three years. A pattern of themes has emerged, somewhat neatly. The commentaries are about local people, past and present, singular events, literature, travel, education, seasonal reflections, South Dakota childhood memories, local and […]
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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—Agriculture is more than an industry in the Belle Fourche area—it is made up of the people, families and businesses who keep it going year after year. Those contributions were celebrated during the 41st Annual Agri-Business Appreciation Banquet held September 24 at the Belle Fourche Community Hall. Belle Fourche’s own Scott Reder served as […]
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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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