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The North Dakota Petroleum Council recognized ND Senator Dale Patten Watford City for his service to the state and it's oil and gas industry at their annual meeting on Sept. 20, in Watford City. Patten was awarded NDPC's Outstanding Public Service Award for his career going above and beyond the "normal call of duty to make our state a better place to live and work". The award is designated to shine a spotlight on and thank elected officials, legislators, and public servants for "excellence in pu...
With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer’s Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer’s Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that “we are here to help”. They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. and will be open to the public soon. Farmer’s Choice is...
With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer's Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer's Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that "we are here to help". They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. and...
(Updated 10-25-23): The Governor's Main Street Conference & Bluegrass Concert has been postponed due to weather. A new date has yet to be decided on. The cultural fair has also been rescheduled for November 8 from 4-7 pm at the Rough Rider Center. (Original Story): Oct. 24 and 25 will see Watford City’s Main Street much busier than average, with Governor Burgum’s initiative focused on smart infrastructure, 21st century workforce, vibrancy, and economic diversification coming to town. The North Dakota Main Street Summit is a two-part event, wit...
For over 30 years, that chill in the air and change in the leaves has heralded the arrival of one family's favorite season...hunting season! Darren and Janie Darby, Sidney, have shared their passion for hunting together with their two boys, Jordan and Garrett, and meet throughout it to hunt both upland bird and big game together. Originally from Washington, Darren and Janie moved to Montana in order to be closer to the pheasant hunting they adored, landing in Big Timber and then Sidney in 2012....
Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the educational entertainment will begin with an old-time...
Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the educational entertainment will begin with an old-time...
William Head is more than the 4-H member behind this year's Grand Champion Market Steer for Richland County. A sophomore at Richey, he's a dedicated member of the Richey FFA chapter, a proficient welder, a future rancher, and an upstanding role model. Only his second year showing a steer, he pulled all his knowledge and work ethic together to bring a champion to the fair. A Black Angus and Simmental cross, Dumpy, was an easy gainer who converted feed well on William's program. William's mother,...
William Head is more than the 4-H member behind this year’s Grand Champion Market Steer for Richland County. A sophomore at Richey, he’s a dedicated member of the Richey FFA chapter, a proficient welder, a future rancher, and an upstanding role model. Only his second year showing a steer, he pulled all his knowledge and work ethic together to bring a champion to the fair. A Black Angus and Simmental cross, Dumpy, was an easy gainer who converted feed well on William’s program. William’s mother, Laramie Head, said he spent time daily with th...
Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the educational entertainment will begin with an old-time...
The 78th annual Old Settler's celebration in Alexander, ND, takes place this Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and is honoring locals Walt and Susan Link for 2023. Walter and Susan Link were both born and raised right in Alexander, and returned in 1972 to the Link family farm to operate it. Alongside Walt's brothers Marvin and Donald, they raised cattle, wheat, durum, and other crops. Susan ran her own beauty shop in town for several years, and were active members of the Lions Club, fire department, and Trinity...
The rough landscape surrounding Watford City was the classroom for a different kind of hunter this Aug. 22-26. The sought-after being the human sort in this case. The Badlands Search and Rescue service teamed up with the American Mantrailing, Police, & Work Dog Association to offer its first K9 seminar for this region. They worked with eight teams, with hounds and handlers representing nine different states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Washington, Alaska, Indiana, Wisconsin, North Caroli...
Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the...
Next to Brush Lake, ND, the Mercer-Turtle Lake Rodeo Club is preparing for its annual end-of-season event. For 17 years now, they have hosted their bull riding and ranch bronc riding competition. It will take place Sept. 2, starting at 3 p.m., and offers more than just bulls and broncs! With an atmosphere combining the lake crowd “in their golf carts and flip flops” according to Karen Zinke, and your roughstock fans, it’s a show worth inviting your family and friends to enjoy a “last hurrah” of summer. They offer mutton-busting for competito...
With fall and hunting season fast approaching, the hope of a hunt worth memorializing looms in the minds of those who participate. Though he hails from Coon Rapids, MN, Jim Beier currently resides in and operates his taxidermy business from Sidney, MT. For the last five years, he's provided locals with his services, ranging from deer head and replica fish mounts to full body skin mounts of all legal species. Beier found his calling young, when at 14 he toured the Herter's decoy plant in...
The 78th annual Old Settler's celebration in Alexander, ND, takes place this Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and is honoring locals Walt and Susan Link for 2023. Walter and Susan Link were both born and raised right in Alexander, and returned in 1972 to the Link family farm to operate it. Alongside Walt's brothers Marvin and Donald, they raised cattle, wheat, durum, and other crops. Susan ran her own beauty shop in town for several years, and were active members of the Lions Club, fire department, and Trinity...
Next to Brush Lake, ND, the Mercer-Turtle Lake Rodeo Club is preparing for its annual end-of-season event. For 17 years now, they have hosted their bull riding and ranch bronc riding competition. It will take place Sept. 2, starting at 3 p.m., and offers more than just bulls and broncs! With an atmosphere combining the lake crowd "in their golf carts and flip flops" according to Karen Zinke, and your roughstock fans, it's a show worth inviting your family and friends to enjoy a "last hurrah" of...
This last June, Cye Franzen earned his ticket to the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Perry, GA; and he punched that ticket as the now reining 2023 National Junior High School Rodeo Steer Saddle Bronc Rider. Over three rounds, Cye accumulated 199 points on his three steers. Round one he won, with 71 points. Round two he placed fourth with 58 points, and he won his last ride, in the short go, with a 70-point ride. Cye's family will be hosting a meet and greet for the public on Friday, July...
The 2023 MSU-EARC Field Day, Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave., will start at 9 a.m. on July 11. They have an agenda packed with speakers who will be covering their current research projects, all of which affect our local farmers and crop choices. Marie Dorval, MSU Ph.D. student, will be discussing intercropping chickpea and flax for Ascochyta disease management. Followed by, Dr. Frankie Crutcher, MSU-EARC plant pathologist, will speaking on cover crops affecting pulse crop root diseases. Dr. Chengci...
The 2023 MSU-EARC Field Day, Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave., will start at 9 a.m. on July 11. They have an agenda packed with speakers who will be covering their current research projects, all of which affect our local farmers and crop choices. Marie Dorval, MSU Ph.D. student, will be discussing intercropping chickpea and flax for Ascochyta disease management. Followed by, Dr. Frankie Crutcher, MSU-EARC plant pathologist, will speaking on cover crops affecting pulse crop root diseases. Dr. Chengci Chen, EARC superintendent and agronomist, will...
Former Sidney resident, Cye Franzen, recently was crowned Texas Junior High State Champion Bronc Rider and Rookie of the Year. I caught up with him on the road to Nationals in Perry, GA. For his wins in Texas; Franzen took home a saddle, eight buckles, and several other prizes. While a competitor always hopes to add to their winnings, especially after an 18-hour drive to Nationals, he was looking forward to some sight-seeing as well. Little Rock, AR, and the ocean were two he wanted to experience. At the junior high level of rodeo, bronc...
The Arnegard Booster Club will be hosting a 4th of July celebration at Nelson Park, Arnegard. The festivities will start bright and early, with registration for their 5K at 7:30 a.m. at the park, and the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the parade runs from 9-10 a.m., at the fire house, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Following the parade, at 12:30 p.m., the Booster Club will serve smoked beef sandwiches, beans, chips, and ice cream for lunch. Water will be offered, and at least one expected vendor will be offering lemonade....
A hundred years is a long time to keep a great show going, but Killdeer has been doing exactly that as of 2023. Sam Rhoades started the event in 1924 with true wild horses off the Porter and McCloud ranches, but today Sparky at J Bar J Pro Rodeo, Circle, MT, and Pickett Pro Rodeo, Fairfield, TX, supply the roughstock. While the rodeo evolving from a wild show of cowboy ability to a professional rodeo on the PRCA Badlands circuit isn’t a new change, there are plenty of new events this year! Kicking off July 1 at 12 p.m. with the Killdeer Mountai...
Former Sidney resident, Cye Franzen, recently was crowned Texas Junior High State Champion Bronc Rider and Rookie of the Year. I caught up with him on the road to Nationals in Perry, GA. For his wins in Texas; Franzen took home a saddle, eight buckles, and several other prizes. While a competitor always hopes to add to their winnings, especially after an 18-hour drive to Nationals, he was looking forward to some sight-seeing as well. Little Rock, AR, and the ocean were two he wanted to...
The Arnegard Booster Club will be hosting a 4th of July celebration at Nelson Park, Arnegard. The festivities will start bright and early, with registration for their 5K at 7:30 a.m. at the park, and the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the parade runs from 9-10 a.m., at the fire house, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Following the parade, at 12:30 p.m., the Booster Club will serve smoked beef sandwiches, beans, chips, and ice cream for lunch. Water will be offered, and at...
