Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
By Ruth Nicolaus, Minot, N.D. (October 20, 2025) – The best timed event rodeo horses in the Dakotas were recognized earlier this month at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot, N.D. Ernie, a ten-year-old gelding from the race track, got the recognition he deserved: Team Roping Head Horse of the Year. Owned by Guy […]
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NEWELL—There is this special event in town that has been happening around the same time every year for the past 58 years. In preparation for the holidays, the Butte County Tot ’N Twenty CFEL Extension Club has sponsored the Annual Christmas Fair for over half a century. The event draws vendors from around the area […]
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NEWELL-The recipients of the Shining Star Awards were announced at the regular October School Board meeting. Primary Educator was given to Third Grade teacher Jesse Engel. Secondary Educator was handed to Mr. VanderVorst and Ms. Shirley. Shannon Dirk, Newell School Administrative Assistant was also noted as Newell School Shining Star. The beneficiaries of the award […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Fundraising for the continuation of the services Belle Silver Lining provides to the community is always ongoing and vital for the survival of the center. The fundraising activities are fun and always seem to allow for the public to participate in some way. The most recent fundraising event was a spaghetti feed held at […]
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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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