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Actually Sidney Gymnastics Center (SGC) will have 20 hogs, or one should say 20 hams PLUS door prizes, drinks, popcorn, and baked goods at its “Ham Bingo Night” gymnastics center addition fundraiser scheduled April 8, 2 p.m. at the Central School gym in Sidney. SGC is a parent run 501 3c organization in Sidney, MT, dedicated since 1989 to providing Richland County and the surrounding areas with an opportunity to experience a high quality gymnastics experience. Beginning with its “Tumble Toddler” program for age walking to age 3, continu...
The ribbon cutting for the new McKenzie County Law Enforcement Center was held March 31 in Watford City. Both state and local officials attended the event including Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Watford City Mayor Justin Voll. The facility will be the new combined Law Enforcement Center for the McKenzie County Sheriff's Department, the Watford City Police Department and the McKenzie County Correctional Facility. The building will also...
The Fairview Boxing Club will host the Montana State Golden Gloves Championship this Saturday, April 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Fairview High School gym. Tickets are $10 with children aged 8 and under admitted free. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Club's annual scholarship. Souvenir t-shirts and hoodies will be for sale and great concessions will be available. This USA Sanctioned event features boxers from Eagle Butte and Spearfish, South Dakota; three Canadian teams; plus...
The Boys & Girls Club of Richland County held their annual banquet April 1 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney. This year's theme was Celebrate "Derby Style." Pictured left are (L-R) Janelle Buxbaum, Cara Nelson and Jeff Chamberlain running the horse race game at the event. The event raised $83,137 for the club....
You remembered to get your doe tags and fishing license this year, but did you remember to get your egg hunting license? Easter egg hunting seasons officially opens in the area in the next two weeks, and you can be sure there will be enough eggs to go around. Everybody knows that rabbits don't lay eggs, but nonetheless, Americans devote more than $1.9 billion each year to purchase Easter candy. The Easter bunny fable dates back as far at the 1500's, and historians believe that the Easter bunny a...
Memorial services for Gary E. Breitling, 57, of Sidney are at 10 a.m., Friday, April 7 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gary died on Saturday, March 25 in Las Vegas, NV....
Bees in your backyard and bees as a business are the focus of the next BrownBagger presentation at the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory in Sidney this coming Friday, April 7. Ring in spring with this timely talk by Beth Eiring of the Montana Department of Agriculture. Eiring’s presentation is entitled “Beekeeping From a Regulatory Perspective,” and will include a look at beekeeping in Montana (numbers, sites, and the various types of beekeeping), the regulations and what they look like when applied on the ground. She w...
To assist those traveling out-of-the-country for business or pleasure, the Sidney Post Office, 101 W. Holly St., will hold a Passport Fair Wednesday, April 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. U.S Citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government. Information, a list of fees and...
Lambert High School held their prom on March 31. The theme was "Underwater Wonderland", and the post-prom was at the Williston ARC. Savage High School held their prom on April 1. The theme was "Rustic Romance", and postprom was at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City....
Purchase your tickets now for a delightful evening of food and music as the Sidney High School band presents Pasta with a Purpose Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney. The event includes an Italian meal, music by the jazz band as well as solos and ensembles, plus a silent auction. Advance tickets are on sale at Sidney High School or from band members for $10 per adult and $7 for students. Tickets at the door will be $15 and $10....
The public is invited to attend free annual field days across Montana to tour and learn about the people, places and projects involved with agricultural research at Montana State University’s College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station or MAES. Five research stations across the state and a local Bozeman campus farm will each host a field day this summer. “Statewide field days are a longstanding tradition where we invite the public to tour our facilities, meet our faculty and staff and learn about trends and progress in...
This time of year, many Montanans will be traveling to and returning from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central or South America after enjoying some fun in the sun. State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans these are also areas where mosquitos that carry Zika virus are active. Officials are reminding travelers to these areas to protect themselves from Zika virus and to take the necessary steps upon their return. Risk of Zika infection, transmitted primarily by mosquitos and sometimes through sexual contact, can be minimized...
On Sunday, March 19th, Fairview High School's Future Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members headed off to Billings, Montana for the State FCCLA Competition. On Monday, the students competed in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events. STAR Events help prepare students for the future by providing them with skills such as individual and leadership development, personal growth, career preparation, and application of learning through the activities they participate in....
Rau Elementary School is proud to announce Katie Dockweiler, daughter of Michael and Ginger Dockweiler, as the Student of the Quarter. Katie is a great friend and is always looking to help out. She takes her time and does her very best work in everything that she does. She is happy and willing to share her smile with anyone who may need it. Katie is a great role model and is eager to please. She is very considerate and does her best to make sure everyone is included. Katie is kind, polite and...
Crimestoppers is asking for information on individuals or groups that are selling or providing illegal dangerous drugs, such as Methamphetamines (Meth), Marijuana, Heroin, prescription medication or any other illegal drug in the Richland County area. Law enforcement has report that even with the few number of people in our area, there is a large amount of selling of illegal drugs. Those under the influence of Meth often become agitated and feel "wired." Their behavior becomes unpredictable....
On October 4, 2016 a Bench Warrant of Arrest was issued out of Sidney City Court in Richland County, Montana for Brannon Lee Hager for Contempt of Court. Crimestoppers would like to remind everyone that it is a crime to knowingly harbor a person that is wanted by a law enforcement agency. Brannon Lee Hager is 29 years of age, White Male, 6'3"", 360 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. The subject was originally charged with Driving while under the Influence of Alcohol and Failure to...
10 Bismarck Phenom Spring Jam Youth Basketball Tournament was held April 1st & 2nd in Bismarck, N.D. The Sidney Spurs 8th Grade Boys Basketball team competed with 9 teams in their pool playing teams from Bismarck, Fargo, and Dickinson. Front Row (left to right): Boston Peters, C.J. Nevins and Jerome Entz. Back Row (left to right): Tate Wieferich, Paul Hardy and Ian Jurgens. (Photo by Dan Peters)...
Montana State University College of Agriculture has received a $99,896 grant from the USDA Farm Service Agency to increase education and awareness of FSA programs to new and non-traditional agricultural producers over the next year. Shannon Arnold, project director and an associate professor in MSU’s Division of Agricultural Education, will manage the grant. She said that many people don’t realize they may qualify for a low interest rate loan through the FSA. And, some FSA farm programs have recently been expanded, some are new or improved, and...
The Richland County MSU Extension Office welcomes its new Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Carrie Krug. Krug, originally from Laurel, MT graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on teaching and a Special Education endorsement. She began her new position on Wednesday, March 1st. "I like it," said Krug, commenting on Sidney, "It'a a nice area." Krug became interested in Family and Consumer...
The Sidney Saddle Club will be hosting certified clinician Mitch Gassen in Sidney from April 28th to May 2nd. The Fundamentals clinic is part of the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy, featuring in-depth instruction and exercises to build a foundation for effective communication between the horse and rider. The clinic is limited to 12 participants. Participants must be 18 years or older. The cost is $750 for three days; $850 for four days; and $1000 for five days, beginning Friday, April 28th....
Montana State University’s Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, or MAES, developed the wheat varieties that Montana farmers planted more than any other variety for the 2016 crop year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Montana Field Office. The statistics show that 5.28 million acres of wheat were planted in Montana last year, making it the third-highest state for planted wheat acres in the country. MAES-developed spring and winter wheat varieties accounted for 2.3 million of th...
In response to a request from Brian Haugen, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 25 counties in North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by multiple disasters that occurred in the 2016 crop year. Disaster Number 1: USDA has designated Adams, Billings, Emmons, Golden Valley, Grant, Sioux, Slope and Stark counties in North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought that occurred from April 1, 2...
North Dakota farmers currently have the opportunity to enroll acreage in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) popular Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through an initiative that focuses specifically on wildlife – State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE). The USDA-FSA SAFE initiative is a voluntary program available as part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to address species of special concern. SAFE allows states to design CRP practices that maintain the program’s hallmark soil and water conserv...
On Friday, March 17, Alexander’s 4-H club hosted a steak fry at Alexander School’s lunchroom. The 4-H members served steak, corn, baked potatoes, dinner rolls, along with salad and coleslaw. The 4-H members have hosted a steak fry every year as a fundraiser for the club. This year the club sold approximately 100 steaks and raised $1,920. The club hopes to raise enough money to provide 4-H jackets for all the members. Andrina Turnquist, president of Alexander’s 4-H club, said,”Overall it was a good turnout. It was more successful compare...
