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Artist Melissa Gordon arrived on the grounds of the Good Shepherd Home on Tuesday, April 21 and visited the outside of 50 residents' windows. Gordon individually communicated with them through the window to design a piece of art that the resident was be able to watch come to life, as well as enjoy for weeks to come. This project was made possible by a partnership with the North Dakota Council on the Arts, the McKenzie County's Long X Arts Foundation and McKenzie County Healthcare Systems as a...
Draggin' Main returned to Sidney last Saturday, kicking off at Holly and Central and heading south to the roundabout. Music for the cruise was broadcasted on Eagle 93.1 FM. "Organizers and volunteers were setup at Footers along Central collecting cash and check donations for various organizations. Donations have been made to the Richland Food Bank, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Eastern Montana Out of the Darkness Community Walk. People just pulled up to the sidewalk at...
There will be a free lunch for truck drivers from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, and starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, in the Town Pump parking lot. Sponsors for the appreciation lunch include Sidney Sugars, Stockman Bank, Big Sky Siding and Windows, Town Pump, LYREC, Blue Rock, Footers, Reynolds Market, ONEOK, Richland Economic Development, Reese and Ray's IGA and the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture....
McKenzie County Health Systems recieved a special delivery of 200 12oz bottles of hand sanitizers from EnerPlus, ONEOK, EOG Resources, RimRock Oil and Gas, Medowlark Brewery and BJ Services on Monday, April 20. Pictured left is MCHS CEO Dan Kelly with the donated sanitizer bottles. (Photo submitted)...
Every newspaper, television program and Internet headline has appropriately discussed all of the issues of dealing with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Some geographic areas have been hit extremely hard. It is true this pandemic affects large urban areas with a heavy concentration of people the most – primarily because of their inability to maintain social distancing, which every expert agrees is a good idea. Fortunately, Montana has not experienced a surge of cases beyond its capacity – largely due to the national and statewide pre...
Friday, April 24, 2020 was National Teach Children to Save Day. Each year, Stockman Bank employees visit Montana classrooms to give a savings lesson to children, helping them develop the skills they need to make smart financial decisions as adults. Right now, due to the COVID-19 health crisis, students are learning at home. So this year, we they brought Teach Kids to Save Day to homes. Participants joined Tonya Breding, a Stockman banker at our Conrad location, for a fun savings lesson designed for Montana students from pre-school to grades K-6...
On April 17 Carl Myrland was arrested and charged with Obstructing a Peace Officer or Other Public Servant and Resisting Arrest. Sidney Police and Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a noise complaint at 907 3rd St. NW arriving on scene at 11:55 pm. Sidney Police Chief Mark Kraft stated that Myrland repeatedly refused to identify himself. Myrland was then told he was under arrest for obstruction. Myrland physically resisted and had to be taken into custody by force. After an internal review, it was determined the officers actions w...
The Rest Of The Story Dear Editor: I am saddened when an elected leader of the majority party in the Montana State Legislature becomes involved in a personal attack on an incumbent Legislator, of their party, in a district 500+ miles away, for putting his constituents ahead of partisanship. This also appears to apply, in the opinion of some, in the local central committee. Sort of like a "purity" requirement based on their views. President Ronald Reagan said, in effect, "do not speak ill of a fellow Republican." HB 658, the Medicaid reform bill...
Governor Steve Bullock announced on Wednesday, April 22 a gradual and phased reopening of the state beginning Sunday for individuals, and extending to businesses on Monday. “There are very few states in the country that can say they have seen the number of positive cases decline over these past weeks. Montana can say that because, together, we have made that decline in cases possible,” Governor Bullock said. “While there is reason for optimism this is not a time for celebration. I am going to ask Montanans to continue to go to great lengt...
Food banks across the nation are busier than ever right now. People are really struggling and that fear of where the next meal will come from is sadly, a very real one. Reynolds Market wanted to help on Friday, April 24 Reynolds Market employees, from left, Shelby Suko and asst. manager Sam Simard delivered $2,300 in groceries (including 200 lbs. of hamburger) to the Richland County Food Bank to help lessen the burden. Food Bank volunteers Gloria Yockim and Tory Hill were there to accept the...
Small businesses will eventually re-open, but they may never be the same. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely shut down some shops while others are using their ingenuity to keep their doors open. One local startup was only open two weeks before the state government shut down restaurants, bars and lounges. The owner of Hops & Berry is trying to remain optimistic during the crisis. “This has been especially frustrating for us as we spent the previous six months getting the taproom built out and ready to open and were then shut down only two w...
Helena, MT – Montana hemp growers have voted to establish a 1% checkoff for hemp, making Montana the first state in the nation to establish a hemp checkoff. Checkoff funds are used to fund activities related to research, market development and education. “I believe there is a high ceiling for the future of hemp in Montana, but we won’t be able to get there without investing in research, marketing and education,” said Ben Thomas, MDA Director. “It’s great to see Montana hemp growers’ willingness to look towards the future, and we are excited t...
With days starting to get warmer, you might find yourself wanting to get outside more, and the possibility of starting a garden might have crossed your mind. However, there are some things that you should consider before starting your garden. In the MontGuide, Planting a Successful Home Vegetable Garden (2009), written by Cheryl Moore-Gough and R.E Gough, it mentions that having a successful garden is not only dependent on how you garden but also planting the right vegetables at the right time....
With the season of spring soon upon us many are turning towards vegetable gardening and what they can do outdoors. However, the groups of plants known as "tropicals" or "houseplants" Has become more than a little popular in past years. Everyone knows the concepts of the benefits of houseplants and how they can improve the air inside your home. What many generally forget is that the ability for a plant to help improve the air in your home depends directly on how much light it receives. This is...
(BPT) - Did you know that one in four Americans keep their cars for an average of seven years or more? Nearly another third (29%) say they typically own their car for three to four years. With Americans keeping their vehicles on the road for the better part of a decade, it's important to implement consistent maintenance habits to ensure a smooth ride. Hankook Tire's latest Gauge Index survey examined how long drivers keep their cars. The following are tips for drivers looking to keep their cars...
For awhile now, a local Sidney business has been contributing a percentage of sales revenue back into the community via a local organization. In February it was for the Angel Fund, which helps out local families with children to meet school lunch costs. Hanson Independent chipped in and matched Sidney Mercantile's contribution to the Angel Fund. For the month of March, the Brodie Gorder Memorial Project was the recipient of Sidney Mercantile's community contribution. The Brodie Gorder Memorial...
On April 14 political action committee (PAC), Doctors for a Healthy Montana, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Missoula against MT Attorney General Tim Fox and Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) Jeffery Mangan. The group claims the statute cited by Rep. Joel Krautter, R-Sidney, in his complaint filed with COPP on April 7 serves no useful purpose and should be repealed. The suit asks a judge to declare the statute unconstitutional and award the PAC cost relief including the cost of litigation. The statute, the Political...
Congress recently appropriated $310 billon of additional funding to the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and an additional $60 billion for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. RJ Karney, American Farm Bureau Federation congressional relations director, says farmers and ranchers are now eligible for the programs, but must act fast. “What’s most critical right now is for farmers and ranchers to go meet with their tax accountants, to meet with their financial planners, and review these two progr...
HELENA, Mont. - Members of an interim legislative committee, the Environmental Quality Council, voted yesterday to “object” to a nearly final draft of rules that would guide the disposal of radioactive oil waste in Montana. The committee is composed of 12 legislators and 4 public members. The current rule draft is the product of nearly eight years of work by members of the public, a stakeholders group, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The protections were expected to go into effect this spring. The rules were crafted to mat...
Ron Davis, Chair, Greater Montana Foundation and Greg Pace, Chair, Montana Broadcasters Association, announced today that the two groups will hold debates for the Democratic and Republican candidates for Governor, on Saturday, May 2. There will be two 60 minutes debates, one for each party. Originally scheduled to take place at the MTN Studios in Great Falls, they will now take place virtually, with all participants in separate locations around the state. Broadcasts will not be live, local stations will need to be checked for dates and times....
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer today released “North Dakota Smart Restart” protocols for businesses resuming or continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the state’s number of active cases declined with a record number of recoveries. The protocols released today include operating standards for all industries, as well as specific guidance for several high-contact business sectors that were closed or had access limited by Executive Order 2020-06.3, which is set to expire Thursday, April 3...
COVID-19 UPDATE: Richland County currently has no active positive cases of COVID-19. Three individuals have been released from home isolation and are considered recovered. Testing is conducted through a healthcare provider. Public health follow-up with those tested is ongoing. Richland County is following the Governor’s guidelines for reopening in Phase One. Retail businesses, including salons and other personal care services, were opened April 27, with restaurants opening for dine-in service on May 4th. These openings include restrictions to e...
We are pleased to announce that most of our bank lobbies will be open for business on Monday, May 4th during our regular business hours. Information on bank locations and operating hours is available on our website at www.stockmanbank.com. We are operating under Governor Bullock’s Phase 1 Guidelines. We understand this is subject to change as we actively monitor local policy developed by cities and counties. While our lobbies have been closed since March 23, our online and mobile banking, walk-up and drive-up services have been available. We e...
The MT 200 - Fairview road reconstruction project is on schedule, with the south end of the highway milled (the process of removing part of the paved area) and the city's water line work expected to be completed by the end of next week. Concrete paving is anticipated to begin on May 12. Sidewalks Along MT 200 As of Monday, May 4, some Fairview businesses along MT 200 (Ellery Ave) may reopen as part of Montana's Phase 1 reopening of the state. Patrons are asked to be aware that sidewalks on both...
