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The McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City, ND, will host their annual Farm & Ranch Show Feb. 4-5. They will have vendors representing local equipment dealers, ag lenders, livestock supply businesses, and a variety of agricultural needs. Tuesday, the event will run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free to the public. On Tuesday, Ryan Odenbach will welcome attendees and vendors at 9 a.m. The McKenzie County NDSU Extension office has brought together a selection...
In recent weeks, Roosevelt Medical Center has welcomed its' newest provider to its' medical team. Lesa Whitehead, a family nurse practitioner, will join the medical staff as the fourth facility provider and will work closely with Zoe Fugere, FNP; Mike Madden, FNP; and Dr. Carlos Trevino. As a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi School of Nursing, in Hattiesburg, MS, and FNP since 2012, Whitehead brings a strong background in healthcare to RMC with 13 years of experience...
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...
HELENA, MT. – The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that nine Montana towns, cities and counties will share nearly $300,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant Program. “Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant funding will help Montana communities develop future growth plans, studies and training to advance crucial infrastructure and community development projects while creating and retaining good payin...
Lois Stout Houchen, 77, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2025 at Billings Clinic due to health complications. She was surrounded by family. Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Cloyd Funeral Home, Lewistown, MT. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Cloyd Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Stanford Cemetery, Stanford, MT, with dinner at the Stanford City Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home, Lewistown, MT. In lieu of flowers,...
It is time to order your trees for conservation planting. Tree orders will be taken for conservation tree plantings until March 15. Trees will be delivered in late April or early May. Trees available through the Conservation District are suitable for wind breaks and shelterbelts. Trees can be ordered in bundles of 10 or 25 depending on size and availability. For a list of varieties check out our website www.richlandcd.org. Several varieties are already sold out, so if you are planning a shelterbelt or wind break this spring now is the time to...
BLOOMINGTON, MN – "My Town," a rural-focused documentary series written and directed by 3-time Emmy Award-Winning Documentarian Cory Hepola, is expanding for Season 2 with 8 new small-town stories across 5 states. "Young people are choosing to live in rural communities at higher rates than we've seen since the 1970s and 'My Town' is showing the world the many reasons why," said Hepola, who grew up in a small town in Minnesota. "There's opportunity, innovation, and a connectedness in rural A...
A ribbon cutting to celebrate Sidney's newest entrepreneur was held on Saturday, Jan. 25. Rustic Revival Clothing Company is located at 113 E. Main St. Carissa LeFurgey purchased the Meraki Boutique in late 2024. Her official ownership began Jan. 1. Carissa was born and raised in Sidney. She started her home - based graphic tee business called Simply Jaided In May 2023. When the opportunity came up to purchase Meraki Boutique, she was excited to take the chance. "We've kept your favorite...
Sidney, MT– Sidney Health Center (“SHC”) is notifying patients of a privacy incident involving a former physician who mishandled patient information. On Oct. 28, 2024, SHC received a report from an employee raising concerns that a physician may have been saving patient information to their personal Google account. SHC promptly initiated an internal investigation using its privacy monitoring tools. On Nov. 7, 2024, SHC confirmed that the physician had indeed saved patient information to a personal Google account. SHC continued its investigation,...
The Assembly of God Church in Watford City, ND, is a church of vision. WCAG, as it’s commonly known, is led by senior pastor Sheldon McGorman and a church board. Previous but ongoing visions have been to impact every country in the world with the gospel by 2030 and to start satellite churches in small communities. They’re over halfway finished on the 2030 vision and so far, have started campuses in Fairview, MT, Belfield, ND, and Kenmare, ND, and a Spanish service at their main campus. But for the year 2024, WCAG had another big vision; to sen...
Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. would like to thank everyone that helped with another successful toy drive. Many people and businesses contributed to this worthwhile endeavor. We donate all of the proceeds from this toy drive to the ’Gifts From The Heart” program, which are then distributed to families at the Masonic Temple. We are so lucky to live in our great community. Richland County, you rock! Please thank and support these great businesses as they have supported us. Ace Hardware, API, American Welding & Gas, Amunrud’s RV, Armstron...
The Richland County Jaycees are sad to announce that we will not have the ability to host many of our annual events and projects this year. These events and projects include posting flags and the 4th of July fireworks show. We will be re-evaluating our situation later in the year to determine our ability for Halloween candy donations, Thanksgiving meals, and our toy drive for Christmas. If you are part of a business that has participated with our flag posting program please reach out to one of our members if you would like us to drop a flag...
Do you know when your Will is effective and when it isn’t? If you don’t have a Will, do you agree with Montana’s list of priority heirs? Are those who you want to receive your hard-earned assets? Dr. Marsha A. Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist will give you tips about making sure your Will does what you want it to. That is, if you have one. If you don’t have a Will, then she will explain who receives your assets and how you are letting Montana law decide for you. Additionally, Marsha will discuss topics important to agricul...
WILLISTON, ND - American State Bank & Trust Company, Williston, is pleased to announce the availability of four scholarship opportunities online at asbt.com for high school seniors and current college students. The scholarships are facilitated by ASB’s Trust Department, with criteria outlined as follows: The Kingsley T. Davidson Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a Williams, McKenzie, or Divide County High School. The John Eberle Scholarship Fund: Applicants must be seniors in high school or recent g...
Pool 2 - Sidney / Fairview Match #1 Round 1 Sidney/Fairview received a Bye Match #2 Round 2 Sidney/Fairview 53, Billings Central/Joliet, 26 144 - Graves (Sidney/Fairview) pinned Cooper Bristol (Billings Central/Joliet) 0:18 150 - Brody Keysor (Sidney / Fairview) over Trey Bazaldua (Billings Central/Joliet) Fall 1:03 157 - Tristan Knight (Billings Central/Joliet) over Jason Sorteberg (Sidney / Fairview) Dec 15-11 165 - Aaron See (Sidney / Fairview) over Bauer Beckwith (Billings Central/Joliet)...
The first McKenzie County Community Orientation event in 2025 will take place Feb. 6. Get registered today! Participants will learn about local activities, community engagement opportunities and enjoy a bus tour highlighting key points of interest. Doors open at 1 p.m., with snacks sponsored by the Watford City EDC, and the orientation runs from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. The program is limited to 40 participants per date, with a $10 registration fee. Each attendee will receive informative handouts and a $20 gift card to The Merc at Long X upon...
The Richland County Conservation District is accepting applications for the 2025 Conservation Cost Share Program. Applications can be picked up at the Conservation District Office 2745 W. Holly St., Sidney, MT or by emailing [email protected] requesting an application. Landowners in Richland County seeking to implement conservation practices on their property may be eligible for 50 percent cost share on the practices. The conservation districts share for 2025 is limited to $5,000 per applicant or $10,000 for a multi-year project. Examples...
Western Cooperative Credit Union is proud to announce a donation to the Williston State College Healthcare Training Facility. Justin Maddison, WCCU President/CEO Board of Directors, presented a check for $500,000 to Hunter Berg, of the Williston State College Foundation executive director on Jan. 23, 2025. Williston State College received support from the state of North Dakota to build the Healthcare Training Facility, with support from local funds. This facility will allow for expansion of the...
From Dec. 1, 2024 through Feb. 28, 2025, every membership counts more than ever! A very humble THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased a new or renewed membership thus far! An amazing donor has generously offered to DOUBLE-MATCH every dollar of your new membership fee within this 3-month period as a donation to the James Memorial Preservation Society. For renewing members, your support counts too! Your renewed membership fee will be matched DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR. Several tiers are available, starting at an annual student or senior membership for...
The Richland Ranger Bantams continue to have a stunning hockey season. Together, coaches Braden Kindopp and Shane Schantz continue to guide the Bantams through an unforgettable season. During this '24-'25 season the Bantams have had 13 league games so far successfully winning each one placing them first in league standings with the NDAHA (North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association) Bantam B West league. Like so many other players throughout the Ranger Club the Bantams have also been fighting...
Witnesses on a few weeks ago, characterized the kratom plant as both a dangerous and sometimes fatal drug and as a safe way to manage chronic pain and help people wean themselves off more dangerous opioids. The testimony on kratom came during a North Dakota House Judiciary Committee hearing on House Bill 1101, which would add mitragynine, derived from kratom, to a list of controlled substances. Supporters of the bill included the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy and a registered nurse in Watford City who sees kratom use at the addiction recovery...
"Future medicine is a medicine of frequencies." Albert Einstein. At Harmony Wellness, Sidney, MT, Ann Riedy, RN, is your guide to a higher quality of mental, emotional and physical wellness using a variety of modalities. She has 20 years of experience as an RN in Lemmon, SD, and is a certified nutritionist. In conjunction with conventional medicine, or on its own, the spa treatments offered by Riedy are designed to give clients a better quality of life. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety,...
Leticia Ortiz Kirkwood's path to becoming the Director of the Hair Society Institute of Cosmetology is a testament to passion, resilience, and the power of transformation. A Puerto Rican-Dominican woman raised in the Bronx, NY, Leticia's journey began in the vibrant and art-filled streets of New York City. A professional ballet dancer and contemporary music choreographer, she was immersed in the arts from a young age, always passionate about beauty in all its forms. However, it was in the world...
The Sidney Eagle Speech, Debate and Drama team travelled to East Helena for Eastern A Divisionals competing against 10 schools. Sidney had 18 competitors and every single one qualified for state. The Drama Team placed 3rd. Speech and Debate placed 6th. Senior and team captain Cedar Hovde helped lead the Drama team to 3rd place by entering in two separate events, Humorous solo and Humorous Theatre. Drama Results: Humorous Solo: 1st, William Brinker; 2nd, Cedar Hovde. Humorous Theatre: 6th, Cedar...
