Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—Started in 1966 by two 4H Clubs coming together to put on a rodeo for their members and growing to what it is today, the Butte County 4H Rodeo has been an annual tradition in the Belle Fourche community for 59 years. Originally scheduled for May 24, 2025 the Butte County 4H Rodeo had […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the Chamber Mixer? That is just what the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce did for the June Chamber Mixer. It was held at the Black Hills Power Sports Complex in Spearfish on June 27. Chamber members only were invited to a VIP experience at […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Before everyone comes to town for the Black Hills Roundup Rodeo, those vying to represent the rodeo as Royalty arrive. A full day of activities is scheduled for them beginning the morning of June 30. Rodeo queen judges had their hands full in deciding the outcome. Cody Skogberg, Susan Dewey and Brianne Bennett had […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The 106th Annual Black Hills Roundup six-time Medium Sized Rodeo of the Year once again delivered four days of action packed PRCA rodeo. The Black Hills Roundup Arena hosted some of the top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls during the 4th of July celebration on July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. The rodeos on the […]
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The Beacon ran a short piece end of June marking seven years of publication. We are making changes that will help to ensure the Beacon continues publication. Our heartfelt thanks to the several supporters/readers of the Beacon who made contributions ranging from $250 to $1,000 to keep the publication going. They provided about one half […]
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It was another successful year for the Belle Fourche High School Rodeo team at the State Finals rodeo in Pierre, SD, June 17-21. The BFHS rodeo team won the Buster Berry Team Trophy for the third year in a row. Saddle Bronc: Taiten Eaton, Saint Onge, 3rd place Team Roping: Jet Jensen, Belle […]
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The U.S. Air Force Academy Band performed a free, family-friendly concert at Belle Fourche on July 1st as part of their “America the Beautiful:A Fourth of July Celebration” Concert. The United States Air Force Academy Band proudly performed in the bandshell at Herrmann Park to begin the South Dakota portion of their 2025 Summer Tour. […]
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Bright and early on the Fourth of July, over 200 runners gathered at Herrmann Park for the 47th annual Rodeo Run 5K/10K. DJ Fowler, local retired Marine Raider and Belle Fourche Sheriff’s Office reserve member, was dressed in full-kit gear for the race. Undersheriff Clark O’Connell and Deputy Dwayne Bruce of Alzada, MT joined him. […]
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From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 2, locals came to Rail Park to enjoy a delicious Burger Bash and support the Belle Fourche FFA chapter. Attendees got to have hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks served by FFA members for a free-will donation. This was the event’s fifth year of connecting the community with […]
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The 16th annual Ranch Rodeo served as the perfect kickoff event for the Fourth of July festivities at the Black Hills Roundup this year. On the evening of July 1, fans gathered at the Roundup grounds and enjoyed some free BBQ to fill their stomachs before the night’s activities. At 5:45, the mutton bustin’ started—an […]
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