Week of January 15, 2025
Week of January 15, 2025
Winter Sports...
Thurs., Jan. 9 the Fairview Warriors played the Sidney Eagles at home: Girls: Fairview 35, Sidney 45; Boys: Fairview 36, Sidney 39 Friday, Jan. 10 Fairview traveled to play the Baker Spartans: Girls: Baker 66, Fairview 25; Boys Baker 39; Fairview 54 The Fairview Warriors will be home this week and play the Poplar Indians Saturday, Jan. 18. Sidney's game against Fergus scheduled for Jan. 11 was...
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Bismarck, ND, this past weekend for the Capitals Cup. After five games the Bantams returned home undefeated and champions! Friday night the Rangers faced West Fargo Stampeded and got their 1st shutout of the tournament winning 14-0. Saturday, the Bantams had two games. Their game against the Bismarck Capitals-White would bring them a commanding victory ending with a score of 11-2. Next up they found themselves matched against the Devils Lake Flames and...
The Sidney High School Speech Drama & Debate team travelled to Culbertson to compete against nine schools. Sidney came out on top in Drama Sweeps and In Speech & Debate Sweeps bringing home the 1st place trophy in both events. Speech Results: Original Oratory: 1st, Tytus Carter Informative: 1st, Mason Quick Extemporaneous: 1st, Keaton Burke; 2nd, Elicia Snodgrass Impromptu: 2nd, Aaron Dominguez Valdez; 3rd, Zander Capwell Debate Results: Lincoln Douglas: 1st, Ivy Cross; 2nd, Oliver Slade; 3rd,...
The Richland County Sports Complex (RCSC) is now holding registration for a Pickleball Tournament that will take place on Feb. 1-2. The RCSC is located in Sidney at 1281 S. Central Ave. Pickleball, the fastest, growing paddle sport that is sweeping the nation, is proving to be more than just a game. It's becoming a powerful way to bring communities together for a good cause. This tournament is a fundraiser for Sidney High School graduate Taylan Hansen's International English Program trip. She...
Sidney-Fairview Varsity 107# -Tyson Syth, 5th 133# -Brenner Mullin, 3rd 139#- Aaron Schmitz, 3rd 145# - Reece Graves, 1st 172# - Ty Schepens, 8th 215# - Thor Fulgham, 8th Girls 136# - Makala Dewitt - 8th Watford City Girls 100# - Cora Sorenson, 7th Varsity 152# - Brier Arnegard, 3rd 285# - Sam Inman, 7th JV Results 95A - Hazen Foss, Sidney, 2nd 95C - Henry Maurer, Sidney, 2nd 107C - Eli Lonski, Sidney, 1st 114B - Gunner Wahus, Watford City, 3rd 114C - Bodee Bright, Sidney, 1st 121A - Malakai Wendlandt, Watford City, 2nd 139B - Wyatt...
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting a soil blocking workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Richland County Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. Inga Hawbaker, MSU Daniels County Extension Agent, will be presenting information on the soil block technique to starting seeds. Plan to join us for this presentation and demonstration. You will also get to try the technique yourself and take home your own seeds started in soil blocks. Please call us today to reserve your spot for this hands-on workshop by calling...
Rau School would like to announce Trinity Erickson, daughter of Caleb and Jonetta Erickson, as their student of the quarter for the second quarter. Trinity is a helpful and creative student. She always makes sure that she is prepared and ready to learn. Trinity is polite to staff and makes sure that all students feel included. She always does her work to the best of her abilities. She is a determined student and won't stop until she finds the answer. Trinity has a good sense of humor and loves...
History and Nature Lecture Series 2nd Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. CT Beginning Jan. 11, Feb 8, March 8, April 12, May 10 This series explores the diverse history and natural environment of Western North Dakota, offering a platform for reenactors, historians, and nature enthusiasts to learn about the region’s past and ecosystems. Topics include the Indian Wars, frontier life, ecology, archaeology, and paleontology. Participants can join as speakers or attendees, either in person or virtually. Confluence Learning Lab 4th Saturday of...
MANCHESTER, NH (01/14/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. Hayley Kutzler...
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from noon-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Please make an appointment in advance as there is limited availability for walk-ins. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit...
Private Family Services for Malachi Struckman, 17, Dickinson, ND, will be held at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND. Burial will follow at a late date. Malachi passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Dickinson. Malachi Mark Struckman was born March 17, 2007 in Bismarck, ND, to William Struckman and Sarah Willman. He grew up in Dickinson and was a student at Dickinson High School. Malachi had a passion for running and excelled in track. He loved all vehicles, electronics, and tinkering with his...
Memorial Services for Jeanette will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Garrett Gudmunsen and Matthew Rolfson officiating. A luncheon will follow the burial at The American Legion Carl E Rogen Post 29 for a time of fellowship and sharing. Jeanette will be laid to rest at Silent City Cemetery in Keene, ND. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Wilmington Lutheran Church Sunday School. The service will be livestreamed...
Larry Ray Miller of Puyallup Washington, formerly of Savage Montana, passed away unexpectedly at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday December 7, 2024. Larry was born on July 2, 1965 to Orvil "LeRoy" and Carol Reynolds Miller, in Sidney Mt. Larry grew up in Savage and attended the Savage Public School until he graduated in May of 1983. He went on to college at Eastern Montana College in Billings MT until transferring to the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton ND. After...
Funeral Services will be Monday January 20, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Marvin will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Sunday January 19, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Talon Hagan, Watford City, son of Korey and Dawn Hagan had a fun-filled and rewarding June and July 2024. At the USATF Dakotas Association Track Meet in Aberdeen, SD, June 8, Hagan took 1st in the Long Jump in the 9-10 age division. At the USATF Region 8 (IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI-July 5-7 Track Meet; Hagan took 1st in the Long Jump, 2nd in the 100-meter dash, and 2nd in the 200-meter dash. On the way to the USATF Junior Olympic Championships in Bryan-College Station, TX, July 23-28, Hagan made a stop at the Big Sky State Games in Billings on...
Friday, Sept. 27 as Rathbun Equipment Services expressed its heartfelt appreciation for your support, and celebrates its first anniversary. Rathbun will have pancakes ready at 8 a.m. and will serve up lunch as well. A food truck will also be on site for those who don’t like his cooking! He is very excited to have the Sidney VFW do the flag raising at 10 a.m. Register for door prizes and join in some fun games. For the past year, Rathbun Equipment Services LLC, Fairview, has been providing much needed repair services to farmers in the area....
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and McKenzie County celebrated the completion of the U.S. Highway 85 four-lane project, from Watford City to the Long X Bridge, and adjacent shared-use path Friday, Oct. 25. Chad Orn, NDDOT deputy director for planning, State Senator Brad Bekkedahl, and other state and local officials were in attendance to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. “The successful completion of this Highway 85 four-lane project is a major win for the state of North Dakota,” said Orn....
Thank you to everyone that came out for our grand opening and ribbon cutting. We truly live in the best community and are so lucky to have the amenities that we do. A huge thank you to McKenzie County, the McKenzie County Commissioners, and the McKenzie County JDA for funding this beautiful, safe, daycare center. Without them, we would still be busting at the seams of our Badlands location and not able to take new enrollees. With opening this additional location, we are able to take on an extra 200 plus kiddos to help our growing community....
Jeff Bieber, Fairview, is a life-long farmer and has been a seed dealer most of his adult life. His son, Justin, joined him in the business in 2015 when they added Pioneer corn, soybean, canola, sunflowers and forage products to their seed line. In 2022 he also brought in Westbred spring and winter wheat seeds. Now the duo is expanding even further with the creation of Texas Red Ag Services in an effort to better serve their customers. With a commercial seed treater, additional sales agent, new products, new partners, and a corn grain drier,...
McKenzie Health, Watford City, had another exciting year in 2024 with expansions in services and physicians plus facility upgrades. Dr. Richard Howard, Cardiologist Dr. Richard Howard, cardiologist, joined the team on Nov. 5, 2024, bringing over two decades of experience in several states including ten previous years in North Dakota. He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, general cardiology,...
The Rough Rider Center, a cornerstone of the Watford City community and a hub for recreation, events, and athletics in the region, has entered into a significant naming rights partnership with Northern States Fishing Tools. This long-term agreement marks an exciting new chapter for the Rough Rider Center, which has played a vital role in providing a space for residents and visitors to enjoy a wide range of activities, from sports tournaments and concerts, to conferences and community gatherings. The center’s impact extends beyond the city,...
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum congratulates McKenzie County Public Schools along with their many partnerships and donors at the Grand Opening of the Bakken Area Skills Center in Watford City. The Career and Technical Education facility is the first one several facilities to open in North Dakota. The BASC opened in January offering technical education and training for high school Students and citizens throughout the Bakken Region. The mission of the Bakken Area Skills Center is to empower individuals through career and technical education,...
Jessica Mogen, Watford City, has excelled as a varsity basketball player since 8th grade.which has earned her the designated 2024 North Dakota Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year. Jessica is the youngest of five sisters who have played basketball for the Watford City Wolves. Her sister, Amanda in 2014, Katie, 2016; Brooke, 2019; Emma in 2021 and Jessica in 2024. “This year will be the last year I will have a Mogen on the team since my six years as Watford City High School’s head basketball coach,” states Tom Dwyer. “He goes on to say,...
As a Sidney, graduate, Evan Roberts is no stranger to the sight of pivots in the fields of the area. While Evan graduated with a degree from MSU Billings College of Technology, he has been working with pivots for the last 15 years. Evan owns and operates Dirtech, a soil moisture monitoring business, based in Fairview, servicing Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. Evan’s goal is to give growers the ability to make informed irrigation decisions from the information that the moisture probes send directly to their cell phones, which he...
State Champions. Who? Fairview. Fair-who? Fairview! The Fairview Warriors completed another dream season by overpowering Belt for the second year in a row 27-6. The Warriors took the opening kickoff and marched it down the field with Wyatt McPherson capping the drive off with a 2-yard touchdown run. After a defensive stop, Tyler Loan exploded for a 65-yard touchdown extending the lead to 14-0 in the first. As it turned out, that is all the points the Warriors would need as their defense came to play on this day. Belt scored on their opening...
The Watford City Oilers 12U/14U hockey team skated their way to the North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association’s state tournament in Mandan March 7-10. The team went into the tournament seeded No. 1 with a 26-4 season...
Students and the kitchen staff at East Fairview School were thrilled to start the school year in their newly remodeled building while administration moved in over the Christmas break. The original school burned down in 1922 at which time the two-story building was erected. The wing housing the elementary, offices, kitchen, and cafeteria were built in 1954. Prior to that, all classes were held in the two-story building. In 1965, the library was added and the gym addition took place in 1983. The complex was in serious need of an upgrade. A...
RTC Networks held at ribbon cutting with the Fairview Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 18 at their new location in Fairview. RTC Networks has expanded to underserved areas around Fairview. To apply for service visit myrt...
Gordon Knapp of the Fairview/Sidney program has been awarded as the 2024 Montana AAU Outstanding Northeast Division...
The Fairview Chamber held a ribbon cutting for ZOAT LLC on July 25. ZOAT specializes in signs, vinyl graphics, auto glass and detailing. They are located at 602 Ellery Ave., Fairview. They can be reached by phone at 406-480-4047 or visit their website...
The North Dakota Petroleum Council held their 43rd annual meeting in Watford City Sept. 17-19. Leading the discussion on a new vision for skilled workforce is Dr. Steve Holen, Superintendent of Watford City Public Schools and The Bakken Area Skills Center, Brent Sanford, Bismarck State College and Kenley Never, Executive Director, TrainND...
