Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
The yearly festivities of the 106th annual Black Hills Roundup have begun! Last night’s Ranch Rodeo and Mutton Bustin’ kicked off this year’s activities. Before the Ranch Rodeo, the Miss Black Hills Roundup Queen Coronation crowned a new queen as spectators enjoyed food from the Community BBQ. The Cowboy Band also provided live music, and […]
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Keep an eye out for three suited-up runners at the 47th annual Rodeo Run 5K/10K Race, starting at 7 a.m. in Hermann Park on July 4! Retired Marine Raider and local resident DJ Fowler, along with Undersheriff Clark O’Donnell and Deputy Dwayne Bruce of the Alzada Sheriff’s Department, will be dressed in full-kit gear for […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—One refurbished building housing two new stores opened on State Street in downtown Belle on July 1. Pearson Block Hous Vintage and Modern and Pearson Block Candy Shop are now open! The new venture of Jenny and Zach Gaaskjolen and family brings a longtime dream and a brand new vision to life. “The furniture […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The carnival is here! It rolled into town and started offering entertainment to the region on July 1. Midway West Amusements is new to the area, this is the first year they are providing exciting thrill rides for the Black Hills Roundup! The carnival runs through July 5. Midway West Amusements brings new exciting […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Beautifully decorated floats, western riders, queens, horses, first responders, vehicles and more are expected to take to the streets for the 106th Annual 4th of July Parade taking route through the City of Belle Fourche. Stars, Stripes and Spurs is the theme for this year’s parade. On July 4, a B1 Bomber from Ellsworth […]
Continue ReadingBELLE FOURCHE_-The City Council held its second meeting of the month on Monday, June 16. In the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt gave an executive proclamation declaring June 28, 2025 as Performing Arts Day in Belle Fourche. “The City of Belle Fourche recognizes the importance and impact that the performing arts have on the cities, […]
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Center of the Nation Brass will bring their free “Neighborhood Concert” to Belle Fourche, Monday, July 14, from 7-8pm. It will be held at 1208 8th Avenue residence in Belle Fourche. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, spread out on the lawn, and enjoy the free, entertaining concert! 1208 8th Avenue is located approximately one […]
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As one of the area farmers, Guy Casteel, said following the tremendous hail storm that hit the NVN area Saturday, “At least the weevils are dead.” His outlook may echo some of the reactions of the farmers whose fields have been flattened by 60+ mph winds and hail that ranged from nickel size to larger […]
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On June 23, 2025 crews from Central Specialties, Inc., contracted under the South Dakota DOT, began to make sidewalk and ADA improvements on Dartmouth Ave in Newell. The work began with tree removal and trimming along the route. Once the tree removal is completed, crews will tackle the process of replacing the sidewalk and constructing […]
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Busters Special to the Beacon The Bronc Bird Busters have wrapped up a very successful Spring Season with two team and two individual State Championships, as well as several team and individual Conference titles. The Bird Busters 5-Stand team took top honors at Willow Creek Wildlife in Ft. Pierre on May 31st with a team […]
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