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MonDak Ag Days is an annual event sponsored by Sidney Chamber Ag Committee. It provides educational opportunities for MonDak area farmers and ranchers and showcases the latest in agriculture related equipment and technology. This event is traditionally held in person, but due to circumstances related to COVID-19, it will be offered in a hybrid virtual/in person format. To attend virtually, attendees can use this link: https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=mde8774804e41...
Representatives from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site and Vantis held an informational meeting with local pilots at the Rough Rider Center, Watford City on Feb. 24. Company representatives shared their upcoming plans and discussed typical flight activity in western North Dakota. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site is one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS test sites in the nation. The mission of the NPUASTS is to collaborate with FAA and industry partners to develop systems,...
On Saturday, March 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. MST get ready to search for Leprechauns and a pot of gold at Lewis and Clark State Park, 4904 119th Rd NW, Epping, ND. This event will be for families of all ages and be sure to bring your hiking boots and camera for this fun adventure. Test your luck and get ready for a fun filled afternoon searching for Clover the Leprechaun and his seven friends. Clover and comrades will be hidden along the Prairie Nature Trail at Lewis and Clark State Park. On your journey keep your eye out for the bonus pot of...
The Richland County Health Department continues to take names for Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccines. The Department offers the Moderna two-dose vaccine. Phase 1B includes community members who are aged 70 years and older, as well as individuals 18-69 who have high-risk medical conditions who may have an elevated risk of COVID-19 complications. This may include but is not limited to: cancer (current or previous diagnoses); kidney or liver disease; COPD, asthma, or other lung tissue damage; heart conditions such as failure or coronary artery disease;...
For the first time ever, the North Dakota State 4-H Livestock Judging will take place in western North Dakota. On Saturday, March 6, the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest is set to take place in Watford City at McKenzie County Fairgrounds and Rough Rider Center. Following this, on Sunday, March 7, the North Dakota State Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest will be at the Rough Rider Center. Devan Leo, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resource Agent explained that she is excited to have the contest take place in Watford City. She said, “This opens up a w...
Funeral services for Doug Kummer, 70, Keene, ND were held at 1 p.m. CST, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at First Lutheran Church, Keene, ND with Pastors Rob Schmidt and Jason Gressman officiating. Visitation was 12-6 p.m. CST, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Doug passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at his home in Keene, ND....
Funeral services for Timothy Harold Wold, 64, Watford City, ND were held at 10 a.m. CST, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND with Rob Favorite officiating. Interment was in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation was 9-10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at the funeral home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Timothy passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18. 2021, at his home in...
A memorial service for Deanna Stambaugh, 79, Sidney, MT will be held later this spring. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Deanna passed away on Saturday Feb. 20, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Billings, MT. Deanna Joan Stambaugh was born in Orion, MI on Jan. 3, 1942. She was raised by Bertha (King) and Wilfred Wills in Ubly, MI where she graduated from high school. Deanna dated her future husband, Don, throughout high school. They were...
Funeral services for Luella Hafemann, 101, Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m., Saturday Feb. 27, 2021 at Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Lambert, MT with Louie Reyna officiating. Interment was in Lambert Cemetery, Lambert, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was on Friday Feb. 26, 2021 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Luella was born on May...
House Bill 314 would make Montana's utility regulation commission consider the community consequences of coal-fired closures. The Legislature is considering a measure that would direct the Public Service Commission to weigh the economic impacts of coal-fired plant closures in its regulatory decision-making. Proponents say it can help coal-dependent communities remain viable, while opponents say it has the potential to hurt businesses and ratepayers by bucking regulatory norms. House Bill 314 is...
Bozeman - In an international collaborative effort, researchers at Montana State University co-discovered a virus that infects bees, including both native mining bees and honeybees. The new virus was named Andrena associated bee virus-1, or AnBV-1, since it was most prevalent in mining bees, part of the family Andrena. Michelle Flenniken, Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology associate professor in MSU's College of Agriculture, worked with researchers from Israel, who collected more...
Billings - USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming that the final date to purchase or make changes to crop insurance on spring-planted crops in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming is March 15 for the 2021 crop year. Farmers also need to notify their agent if they have planted winter wheat in a county with only spring wheat coverage by this date. Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and s...
MSU Extension in Eastern Montana is offering Active Parenting Classes. The teen years of your child’s life can present changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. Active Parenting of Teens program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as what teens need to succeed, communication and cooperation, handling anger, courage and self-esteem, preventing risky behavior, and much more. Classes start T...
Badlands Gymnastics Club is really starting to hit their stride, returning home from the Jamestown Winter Escape gymnastics meet with a first, second, and third place team award in the three divisions they entered. Level 3 Team: Badlands "Fearsome Four-some" rookie Level 3 gymnasts swung their way to their first place team award of the year by a whopping 4 points. 1st Badlands 110.45; 2nd Dakota Star (Mandan) 106.95; 3rd Gymagic (Minot) 106.35; 4th Bismarck 105.15; 5th Western Edge (Dickinson)...
Sidney – Electronic applications are now available for two scholarship programs offered by the Foundation for Community Care for new and continuing college students in the 2021-2022 academic year. The first program offered by the Foundation Board of Directors is the annual Healthcare Scholarship program. Richland County and surrounding area residents pursuing an education in a healthcare field who intend to live and work in the area are encouraged to apply for funding. Applicants must have completed one year at a post-secondary university or c...
This series of sessions to help farm and ranch families pass their businesses on to the next generation will start next week Thursday, March 4, Watford City, and will continue on March 11 and 18. Each of these meetings, of which attendance is highly encouraged, will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. “The program will prepare you to envision, communicate, plan, write and shape the legacy of your family farm or ranch business,” said Marcia Hellandsaas, McKenzie County Ext...
Greetings from Helena! We are halfway through the legislative session. All the bills without money on them had to be transferred from the Senate to the House, and vice versa, so it has been kind of hectic this week. In Fish and Game committee we had bills about wolves, bears and right of ways, which were all very emotional subjects. I think we need to eliminate some bears and some wolves and stand up for property rights. So that is how I voted. In Health and Human Services, we saw some bills about vaccines and whether they should be mandatory...
Sidney – The Foundation for Community Care announces that healthcare grant applications are now available online. In May, the Foundation for Community Care’s volunteer Board of Directors will provide financial support for local healthcare. Each year the Foundation is able to offer grants by distributing a portion of the earnings from its Endowment Fund. To ensure access to excellent, lifelong healthcare services for our community is the mission of the Foundation for Community Care. “By continuing to provide community healthcare grants each year...
Montana legislators have heard more than 400 bills this week, which shows the staggering pace that comes on the eve of transmittal deadline. We’ll cut straight to the chase here in week eight of the Montana Legislative Session, with a focus on meat processing bills and private property rights. House Bill 336: Interstate cooperative meatpacking compact, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Ler (R), HD 35. Montana Farm Bureau member policy opposes. The Interstate Compacting Bill sets up a framework to allow Montana to enter into agreement with other states...
It is gymnasts time! This is the third annual NoDak Northern Lights Invitational Gymnastics event at the Roughrider Center, Watford City March 5-7. Word spread like wildfire as this invitational has become a popular “destination” meet for some gyms. This year there will be 530 athletes competing at this year’s event from: Watford City, Williston, Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Carrington, Beulah, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Ray/Tioga, plus two gyms from Fargo, ND; Sidney, Billings, Miles City, and Circle, MT; Gillette, WY; Sturgis, SD. What makes...
The Richland Rangers Arena will host the Big Sky State Games 3 on 3 tournament March 19-21 in Sidney. The deadline for registration is March 8. Roster changes are free until March 15. On site changes will cost $20. The Big Sky State Games is open to amateur athletes in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho. The ice hockey portion includes all age groups. Mites, termites, bantam, peewee squirts and jr. gold divisions will participate. There is a limit of eight teams per age...
Bird will provide information on Job Order Process through The US National Labor Exchange (USNLx). Job Service offices across the state have been working with businesses to transition to the job posting platform, USNLx. We invite employers to attend this webinar presentation to gain a better understanding of USNLx, learn how to create an account in USNLx and learn how USNLx can assist businesses with: • Posting job openings/career announcements • Exporting job posting to State Job Banks, Google Jobs, CareerOneStop and other career sites. • E...
The MonDak Heritage Center has recently added a temporary display of historical photos and artifacts from Sidney Sugars. The photos and artifacts date back to the begining of the company in 1925. There is also a Power Point with approximately 100 photos and descriptions for the public to watch....
