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BELLE FOURCHE—There were spooky spirits and mischievous monsters as far as the eye could see on October 31, as a seemingly endless line of costumed characters stretched out the doors of the Belle Fourche Rec Center, across the parking lot and down the sidewalk, all waiting to get inside for the annual Halloween Spooktacular. The […]

BELLE FOURCHE—State Street was crawling with ghosts, goblins and all manner of spooky creatures. Some were scary, some were sweet and some were barely old enough to walk, but all were dressed for a Halloween adventure as children, accompanied by friends and family, paraded downtown Belle Fourche on October 31 for the Center of the […]

BELLE FOURCHE—Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum took a spooky turn away from its usual educational atmosphere as it transformed into a haunted attraction for four nights of hauntingly good times from October 28–31. The festivities kicked off Wednesday with Dungeons and Dinosaurs, the final session of a three-week, Cretaceous-themed Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The […]

BELLE FOURCHE—Wareing Motors held its first Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 29. The dealership was transformed into Jurassic Park with elaborate decorations on the building and a large inflatable trick-or-treat booth. Many of the employees were dressed up in dinosaur costumes and posed for pictures with all the little ones. As you neared the business, […]

BELLE FOURCHE—Sometimes, helping someone in need means just as much to those lending a hand as it does to those receiving it. That was certainly the case on October 30, when the Monument Health United Way Volunteer Team joined forces with Allied Construction Roofing, Siding & Gutters, Mead Lumber of Spearfish and B&S Dumpsters to […]

The Belle Fourche Writers once again brought home a comfortable number of ribbons and accolades from the 2026 State Fair competition in Huron. Submitting writing in various categories, and coming home with prizes has become something of a tradition for the Belle Fourche Writers. Our 2026 award winners are Margie Bolte, Jean Helmer, Joan Gerkin, […]

NEWELL—Colorful autumn leaves, homemade pies, crisp fall air and hot apple cider—all the things that make this time of the year special—were celebrated at the Fall Harvest Party at Newell City Hall on October 29. Families, friends and neighbors were all invited to attend the special celebration. Sponsored by WIT Coalition, Newell Christian Fellowship and […]