Articles from the May 26, 2021 edition


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  • Savage Public School Receives Quarter Million To Fix Water Supply Issues

    Anna Dragseth|May 26, 2021

    Savage Public School received $250,000 to help provide quality water to both its students and faculty. On Wednesday, May 12, the bill, HB 6, was passed and signed by Montana Governor Gianforte, which means that Savage Public School will now have the funding to fix their drinking water supply. HB 6 implemented the renewable resource grant and loan program appropriating money to the department of natural resources and conservation, which includes an emergency grant for the water system repairs at Savage School. Savage School has had water issues...

  • LifeLight Festival, Watford City, June 5

    Anna Dragseth|May 26, 2021

    On Saturday, June 5, from 1-10 p.m. at Rough Rider Center there will be a LifeLight Festival packed with entertainment, music, and gospel for the whole family to enjoy. LifeLight Festival is an annual free outdoor Christian music festival that has a mission to share the gospel with everyone who attends. The musical performances include Building 429, 7eventh Time Down, Cade Thompson, and Norden Pass. Zero Gravity Outreach and Champions Forever will be performing stunts to entertain the crowd....

  • Meeting Set To Explain The Biden Administration's 30 X 30 Program, Sidney, June 2

    Joel Krautter|May 26, 2021

    Three local associations are hosting an informational meeting to learn about the Biden Administration's 30 x 30 program and how it may impact landowners in northeastern Montana. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m., June 2 at Richland County Events Center and the public is invited. On Jan. 27, 2021, the President signed an executive order entitled "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad," (E.O. 14008) which included a provision directing the conservation of 30% of America's lands and...

  • Sidney Dragging Main Event To Celebrate Area 2021 Graduates June 5

    Anna Dragseth|May 26, 2021

    On June 5, the community will be celebrating the graduating classes of 2021 with a Dragging Main event. Decorated senior vehicles will line up at the old south Shopko parking lot at 6:30 p.m. and drive through Sidney's main street. "We encourage every 2021 high school graduate to come out to this event. This event celebrates the accomplishments of the seniors and gives the community a chance to say thank you for all your hard work," said Jason Schrader, one of the Sidney Dragging Main events org...

  • Sidney's Off The Clock Event Thursday

    Anna Dragseth|May 26, 2021

    Sidney’s first-ever Off the Clock event will kick off on Thursday, May 27, from 6-9 p.m. This event is a fun entertainment appropriate for all ages and it hits the number one goal of providing opportunities for businesses to increase revenues, making Sidney a great place to do business. Off the Clock is a take on an “Alive After 5” style event where stores will extend their hours the day of May 27. Participating shops will be open from 6-9 p.m. Many of these shops will have special deals for the customers. There will also be live music perfo...

  • Helen Muirhead, 103, Watford City, ND

    May 26, 2021

    Visitation for Helen Muirhead, 103, Watford City, ND was 1-5 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND, and one hour prior to the funeral. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 at Clear Creek Lutheran Church, Keene, ND with Pastor Robert Schmidt officiating. Interment followed the funeral service in Clear Creek Cemetery under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....

  • Rodney "Rod" Torgerson, 67, Sidney, MT

    May 26, 2021

    Funeral services for Rodney “Rod” Torgerson, 67, Sidney, MT were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Visitation was 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 only at the funeral home. Cremation followed services under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Rodney “Rod” passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Advance Care Hospital, Billings, MT....

  • Ellen L. Rasmussen, 88, Fairview, MT

    May 26, 2021

    Visitation for Ellen L. Rasmussen, 88, Fairview, MT will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday May 27, 2021 with a family service at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 309 South Central Ave, Fairview, MT. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Friday, May 28, 2021 also at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT. Interment will follow at Four Mile Cemetery, Fairview, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ellen Rasmussen passed away May 20, 2021 at Billings Clinic, Billings, MT....

  • Neil Williams, 90, Sidney, MT

    May 26, 2021

    Funeral services for Neil Williams, 90, Sidney, MT are 2 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2021, at Peoples Congregational Church, Sidney, MT with Nathan Williams officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by Montana Honor Guard and V.F.W. Post #4099, Sidney, MT in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sidney Seniors, 813 3rd St NE, Sidney, MT 59270 if...

  • Fairview Community Garage Sale June 4 & 5

    May 26, 2021

    Fairview’s Community garage sale will take place Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5 with lots of fantastic bargains for shoppers. Anyone wishing to list their sale can message the Chamber’s Facebook page or call City Hall at 406-742-5616 by Wednesday, June 2. Shoppers are encouraged to go to Facebook for the list of sales, or paper copies will be available at Merchants Bank, City Hall and Neu’s SuperValu....

  • Savage Public School Awarded MDU Resources Foundation Grant

    Anna Dragseth|May 26, 2021

    Savage Public School receives a $78,940 MDU Resources Foundation Grant. This funding will help the school install LED lighting throughout the school building and on their football field. The installation of LED lights will help with future electrical cost savings. Savage's revenue over the past years was made up primarily of taxpayers, the local coal mine, and oil and gas revenue. However, Savage has lost most of its revenue due to a downturn of the economy in oil and gas production along with...

  • Sidney Health Center Hires Physician Assistant For Same-Day Clinic

    Toni Zieske|May 26, 2021

    Sidney - Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Adrianne Bryant, Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to the medical staff. Bryant was recruited to see patients at the Same-Day Clinic Monday-Friday. She joins Joshua Deschaine, PA-C under the direction of O. Pete Council, MD. As a certified Physician Assistant, Bryant practices general medicine, treating all ages in the same-day clinic setting. She can conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret...

  • Real Property And Mobile Home Taxes Due June 1

    May 26, 2021

    The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the second payment of 2020 Real Property taxes and first payment of 2021 Mobile Home taxes are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 1 because of the Memorial Day holiday. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 W. Main, Sidney, MT 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience, payment drop boxes are located in the Courthouse lobby and in the alley behind the Courthouse. Any payments postmarked, dropped in...

  • Kiwanis Club Welcomes New Member

    May 26, 2021

  • Stewart Signs With WSC

    May 26, 2021

  • Gumke Qualifies for NAIA Championships

    May 26, 2021

    Braedon Gumke, Watford City, a Junior pole-vaulter at University of Jamestown qualified for the NAIA National Outdoor Track & Field Championships with a personal best vault of 4.80 meters (15 feet, 9 inches). Gumke placed second in the event at Great Plains Athletic Conference, Seward, NE, earning All Conference status. He will compete at the National Meet held in Gulf Shores, AL, May 26-28. Braedon was a standout vaulter for Watford City High School where he was the State Class B runner up his...

  • McKenzie County 4-H Events Held

    May 26, 2021

    The 2021McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held on May 18 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office, Watford City. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. Four-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand...

  • Long X Arts And Rough Rider Center Team Up To Bring You The Waddington Brothers June 10

    Jessie Veeder|May 26, 2021

    Long X Arts and the Rough Rider Center team up to bring you bluegrass and Americana entertainment with the Waddington Brothers and Jessie Veeder as part of their Parking Lot Party Event at Rough Rider Center Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m., Free will donations will be accepted to benefit area arts. Welcome summer the North Dakota way - listening to great music on the tailgate of your pickup or in your favorite lawn chair surrounded by friends, good food and cold drinks. Kick up your heels with...

  • Eastern Montana Bible Camps Up & Running

    Dee Jorgensen|May 26, 2021

    Summer camps have been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years. Did you know that over ten million American kids attend camp every summer? COVID certainly put a crimp on camps nationwide and Eastern Montana Bible Camp was no exception. But 2021 has camp up and running and expecting campers. Eastern Montana Bible Camp was incorporated in 1950 and has become a tradition for families and children to attend for the past 71 years. Won’t you be one of the ten million who go to a summer camp? EMBC offers Teen camp for grades 9-12 on June 7-12, followed b...

  • Robert Wicorek Fundraiser, Fairview, June 19

    May 26, 2021

    On Saturday, June 19, 1 p.m., in front of Fairview High School, Austin Wicorek will be pulling a fire truck for distance to raise money for his father’s headstone who passed away last year from a pulmonary embolism. For people that are unable to come support this cause but would like to donate there will be a live feed on Facebook with a PayPal line for donations....

  • June 5 Fairview Alliance Church Blessing Sale To Benefit Matthew House In Sidney

    May 26, 2021

    For 11 years the Fairview Christian and Missionary Alliance Church has held what has been labeled as Blessing Sale, instead of Big Garage Sale, because the items at the sale are not priced. Get a blessing, give a blessing, be a blessing is the concept and it has yielded many blessings for many causes over the years. The beneficiary of the proceeds this year is Richland County Emergency Shelter Coalition, Sidney also known as Matthew House. RCESC, a private non-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Directors, representing a variety of...

  • Richland County Health Department Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

    May 26, 2021

    The Richland County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines without appointment on Tuesdays in June and July at the health department, 1201 West Holly, Sidney. Additional clinics will be announced. No appointment is necessary. 18 years of age or older only. Bring your insurance card if you have health insurance. You will spend as much as 30 minutes or longer at the clinic, including a 15-minute monitoring period following vaccination and any other unforeseen wait time. Plan to attend a second clinic 4-6 weeks later for dose #2. Call...

  • Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results May 22

    May 26, 2021

    IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1 1st Place: Andrew Bertsch, Minot, ND, 148 2nd Place: Riese Dignan, Kenmare, ND, 144 3rd Place: John Flory Jr, Williston, ND, 18 4th Place: Dennis Breivik II, Williston, ND, 11B 5th Place: Vance Tomlinson, Max, ND, 3T 6th Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 7th Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Chris Schroeder, Williston, ND, 6 2nd Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 3rd Place: Wayne Johnson, Minot, ND, 4J 4th Place: Donavon...

  • Miss MT Volunteer & Teen Pageant Deadline June1

    May 26, 2021

    Glendive - Applications are due June 1 for the Miss Montana Volunteer and Miss Montana Teen Volunteer pageant, a statewide service oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity to be held July 22-24 in Glendive. In the inaugural year with a new program that reflects Montana values, the former Miss Montana Scholarship Program board is pleased to affiliate with the Miss Volunteer America Pageant where our Montana titleholder will compete in Tennessee, May 4-7, 2022. The contestants for Miss Montana...

  • Arts Across The Prairie Statewide Public Art Program

    Kelli Schmidt|May 26, 2021

    Uniting North Dakota’s eight regions, NDCA launches Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota, a first-of-its-kind, statewide public art program. Bismarck - The North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) proudly announces Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota, a first-of-its-kind, statewide public art program. This program will unite North Dakota’s eight regions by celebrating the shared history, culture, and heritage through the creation of art installations in eight rural settings. Furthermore, as a com...

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