Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—In all 90 Runnings stores around the country, the evening of October 8 was dedicated to the ladies. That included the local store in Belle Fourche where it was an evening of fun, food, shopping and fundraising for a good cause. Runnings uses the funds raised to fight breast cancer. In the local area […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Kids and their families were invited to ride alongside the Belle Fourche Police Department’s Bike Patrol on the afternoon of October 5. The ride began in Herrmann Park. The day offered so much more than a simple bike ride. The opportunity to partner police officers with members of the community spreads acceptance and understanding. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—What could be better than a Friday evening spent shopping with friends and family while sipping wine and enjoying tasty nibbles? That is what the businesses on State Street offered the community on October 10. The owners of several State Street businesses came together to explore ways to collaborate and create a unique experience […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Butte County Commissioners held their first meeting of the month at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7. Pastor Tom Smith led in a moment of prayer. Judge Day then swore in appointed Commissioner for Butte County District #5, Jason Kari. Committee appointments were discussed; Frank Walton committees will be assigned to Jason Kari. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, October 6. During the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt thanked everyone who came out to help support the bike ride hosted by the Police Department on Sunday. For community input, Bobbe Ward spoke on behalf of the Belle Fourche Cowboy Band, noting […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—In its fifth year, the Out of the Darkness Walk took place at Herrmann Park on the morning of September 20. The aim of the two mile walk is to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. It is a time for community members to come together in a welcoming atmosphere filled with […]
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NEWELL—A successful homecoming week saw the girls volleyball team win their home game and the boys football team win their home game as well. In addition to the wins, a week filled with events, coronation and a parade kept Irrigator pride at an all time high. Each year, the crowning of homecoming royalty highlights the […]
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NEWELL—The boys high school football team topped off an action packed homecoming week by bringing home a big win—giving the week the perfect ending. As the points on the scoreboard ticked higher, there was discussion in the crowd that focused on the last time the Irrigators won a homecoming football game. A few folks swore […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A day full of activities and events all centered around educating, enjoying and celebrating the Ag Industry, was held on Saturday, September 27 at the Roundup Rodeo Arena. The Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce planned and carried out the first ever Ag Day event sponsored by Wolff’s Plumbing and Heating. Packed with activities for […]
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SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University honored several alumni during the Alumni Awards Luncheon and the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet held during Swarm Days on Sept. 26. The honors began with the Alumni Awards Luncheon. The Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to Clair Donovan, the Excellence in Education Award to Dr. Julie (Owen) […]
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