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When school is back in session next semester, the Sidney Public Schools is rolling out an exciting new program aimed at providing students with the opportunity to earn their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as part of their educational experience. The program, which will begin with five to six 18-year-old students, is designed to help meet the growing demand for skilled truck drivers in the region. Thom Barnhart, the school's curriculum director explained that this initiative is funded through...
The Winter Reading Challenge is back for 2025! From Jan. 1-31, readers of all ages can participate on the ReadSquared website or mobile app. The theme is “Game On!” and will highlight the library’s growing board and card game selection. Those who complete the program by earning 400+ points through reading, missions, and/or attending events will be entered for a chance to win one of ten food-related prizes! Registration opened on Friday, Dec. 27. The library will provide free popcorn from 10 a.m.5 p.m. and librarians will be available to help...
Jeff Beach North Dakota Monitor https://northdakotamonitor.com/briefs/feds-approve-wildfire-disaster-assistance/ North Dakota is eligible for federal disaster assistance to help recover from historic wildfires in 2024. President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for North Dakota, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a news release Thursday. FEMA announced that public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain...
The 72nd Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be held Jan. 28, 2025, at the Grand Hotel, Williston, ND. It will start at 7 a.m. with the free Ag Appreciation Breakfast, sponsored by American State Bank, and be followed by a welcome and roll right into their speaker lineup. First up will be the “Weather Outlook” with Mark Ewens of Home on the Prairie Weather. Climate crops and change will be discussed. Brian Jenks will follow with his “Weed Control Update”. Rob Sharkey, known from his podcast “The Shark Farmer” will give two presentatio...
It’s a whole lot of fun, with a mission. The annual Cattlemen’s Ball promotes beef and all of agriculture in Richland County, while providing scrumptious food, great music and more. The premiere event of the winter, the Ball takes place on Feb. 8 at the Richland County Event Center with the social at 5 p.m. and a delicious beef dinner at 6 p.m. Kick up your heels until midnight with Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘em Boys. Proceeds go towards scholarships and providing local beef to area schools. Tickets will be available for just $50 beginning Monda...
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Bill Buckley officiating. Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, from noon-5 p.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour before services at the church. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
The creation of The Roughrider Fund was approved by the voters of the city in 1998 to support the projects that enhance Watford City and make it a great place to live and visit. The one and a half cent city sales tax has supported many projects since then. Some of the most notable projects supported include the construction of the Wild West Water Park, McKenzie Health medical complex, and The Roughrider Center. Key projects approved by The Roughrider Fund Committee in 2024 include: Business Startup & Expansion Forgivable Loan Program: Mabes Flo...
(Updated 1-3-25): The event has been cancelled due to illness. (Original Story): The holidays are such a lovely time, but they can also be the time of year where you just can’t add one more thing! So in light of that, we wanted to slow down and savor this time of year by gathering for a cozy Hygge style evening together, Friday, Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m., McKenzie County Heritage Park, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND. Come with your current projects, whether it is crochet or knitting or embroidery, or start a new one! And if you aren’t confident in...
HELENA, MT – Montana Stockgrowers Foundation’s (MSF) Cattle Drive Program continues to grow and is quickly becoming the premier feed out contest in the state of Montana. The Cattle Drive Program allows producers and supporters to donate a steer, or the value of a steer, and watch that donation grow. Donors also receive data on the growth and performance of that steer. MSF is proud to announce that the 2023 Cattle Drive program raised over $220,000. The funds raised will be invested in educational programs, scholarships, leadership dev...
Most of North Dakota received good moisture over the growing season, producing ample hay availability. As a result, the hay market has slowed and prices have dropped, indicating a buyer’s market. This has some livestock growers speculating whether they should purchase hay now to create a carry-over surplus as a forage insurance policy if forage supplies are tight in 2025. Considering moisture conditions across the state since July have been low and spring moisture conditions are unknown, North Dakota State University Extension forage crops s...
An 8-hour Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) ServSafe course will be held Jan. 17, at the Dawson County Courthouse, Glendive. The course is taught by former Registered Sanitarian Kevin Pena. The cost of the course is $160, which includes a textbook and answer sheet to complete the CFPM exam on that same day. Participants must register and pay no later than Jan. 3 when registration ends. Registration caps at 35 people. Lunch will be on your own, but some snacks and beverages will be provided. To register for this course, contact Kevin...
Julie Ziegler Memorial 2024, Dec 14-15, Bismarck, ND Bronze Team 4th Place Aveline Roth: Vault 8.8, Bars 8.8, Beam 9.1, Floor 8.9, AA 35.6 7th Harlee Vance: Vault 9.55 1st, Bars 9.0, Beam 9.15 4th, Floor 8.9, AA 36.6 2nd Ivy Winter: Vault 8.05, Bars 7.4, Beam 9.15 4th, Floor 9.15 1st, AA 33.75 Mallory Harling: Vault 8.35, Bars 8.75, Beam 8.75, Floor 8.95, AA 34.8 Molly Hartsock: Vault 9.35 3rd, Bars 8.3, Beam 8.6, Floor 3T, AA 35.25 Sophia Ogbonna: Vault 9.3 4th, Bars 9.2 4th, Beam 7.9, Floor...
Calgary, Alberta (December 23, 2024) – Cerilon is pleased to announce that the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has issued a North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) Permit for Cerilon GTL North Dakota. This is the final major permit required for the project. "We've designed the project with a focus on minimizing impacts on both the community and the environment and have worked hard to meet the State's high expectations. Receiving this final major perm...
HOUSTON, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Oilfield Services Inc. ("Gravity" or the "company"), a growth-oriented water and power infrastructure company backed by affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), announced today that it has agreed to sell its Gravity Water Midstream division to Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) ("Delek Logistics"). Gravity Water Midstream provides gathering, transportation, recycling, storage, and disposal solutions for produced water in the...
HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE: SMC) ("Summit", "SMC" or the "Company") announced that it and its wholly owned subsidiary, Summit Midstream Partners, LP (the "Partnership"), received shareholder approval and has completed the previously announced acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream Operating, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Tall Oak" or "Tall Oak Midstream III") from an affiliate of Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater Capital") for $155 million of...
The North Central Food Safety Extension Network will present a trio of webinars about food trends for entrepreneurs. This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. Each webinar is from 11 a.m. to noon. "Through the power and popularity of social media and farmers markets, some home chefs are choosing to use their skills to sell food items following the requirements in their states," says Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU professor and Extension food and...
Come to the Sidney Richland County Library on Thurs., Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m., to meet your Richland County MSU Extension Agents and learn about all they do to build up our communities! Marley Voll, Agriculture Extension Agent, Josie Evenson 4-H and Youth Development Extension Agent and Stephanie Reynolds, Family & Consumer Sciences and Community Vitality Extension Agent....
BOZEMAN — Calendars featuring drawings by artist Don Greytak are available from the Montana 4-H Foundation as a fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs. The Montana 4-H Greytak 2025 calendar features the artist’s pencil drawings of agricultural life in Montana and has been a traditional fundraiser for more than 30 years. Calendars cost $15. They are sold by 4-H members and are available at most Montana State University County Extension offices across the state. They can also be purchased directly from the Montana 4-H Foundation online or by...
Begger's Diamond V Ranch is located 9 miles south of Wibaux, MT, or 9 miles southwest of Beach, ND. They are a family-owned outfit that was started by Harry and Elaine over 75 years ago. In 1973, they're sons Bob and Bill decided that they needed to add value to the ranch if all 3 families could survive. They began AIing their Angus baldy and shorthorn cross cows to Simmental, when the first calves came they were very impressive. They were born unassisted even though many ranches used sires that...
The hardy, performing Angus cattle raised on Regency Acres Angus look good wearing their work clothes – and get their jobs done. "Our environment here is quite brutal," says owner Russ Thiessen. "We believe that our cattle are unique in that if they can survive our extremes in weather and on our short grass, they can survive anywhere." The Thiessen family: Russ and Jill and their children, daughter Téa, who teaches math in Grenora, ND and Tyler, who is now the fifth generation on the ranch, ra...
Pleasant Valley Angus is owned and operated by Cory and Sarah Foss, along with their kids, Addison and Hazen, and Cory's parents, Jerry and Judy. Cory is the third generation to run cattle on the ranch, which headquarters six miles west of Sidney, MT. Foss' started AI-ing extensively in the 90's on their commercial cattle, as well as doing custom AI-ing for friends and neighbors. Cory and Sarah added registered females in 2008 and that portion of the herd has steadily grown since then....
The 72nd Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be held Jan. 28, 2025, at the Grand Hotel, Williston, ND. It will start at 7 a.m. with the free Ag Appreciation Breakfast, sponsored by American State Bank, and be followed by a welcome and roll right into their speaker lineup. First up will be the “Weather Outlook” with Mark Ewens of Home on the Prairie Weather. Climate crops and change will be discussed. Brian Jenks will follow with his “Weed Control Update”. Rob Sharkey, known from his podcast “The Shark Farmer” will give two presentatio...
It’s a whole lot of fun, with a mission. The annual Cattlemen’s Ball promotes beef and all of agriculture in Richland County, while providing scrumptious food, great music and more. The premiere event of the winter, the Ball takes place on Feb. 8 at the Richland County Event Center with the social at 5 p.m. and a delicious beef dinner at 6 p.m. Kick up your heels until midnight with Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘em Boys. Proceeds go towards scholarships and providing local beef to area schools. Tickets will be available for just $50 beginning Monda...
9 marks 50 years of breeding quality Angus genetics at Bar JV. Bar JV Angus was started in 1975 when Loretta Denowh married Jim Vitt and brought her 4-H breeding project with her. That cow and calf were the foundation that our ranch was built on. In the 50 years since, our operation has grown exponentially, now consisting of 400 registered cows and 200 commercial cows. Our vision remains the same as it was in 1975: to provide cattle that add value to your operation. "Northeastern Montana has...
Andrew and McKenzie Johnson have been raising registered Red Angus in Northeastern Montana since 2006. Andrew's father, Floyd, had a registered Angus herd and when Andrew was able to attain some red cows from his father, they were able to begin raising Registered Red Angus near Froid, MT. The Johnsons focus on producing strong maternal females and believe that's what makes them successful. Every year, they look to buy customers' heifer calves back to breed them. They breed around 1000 heifers...
