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Sidney, Montana – Sidney Health Center has acquired the latest in MRI technology by installing the new Vantage TitanTM from Canon Medical Systems. The new open-bore of the 1.5T Vantage Titan MR system is 18 percent larger than other 1.5T systems on the market creating a more pleasant experience for patients. The new equipment features a large patient tube, outstanding image performance, and the largest available clinical field-of-view, providing the highest level of patient care and d...
A business in Sidney has taken another step to meet the desires of area shoppers. Meraki Boutique, owned by Billie Hillesland and Larysa Hurst, moved to Sidney's downtown area when they opened their doors at 314 S. Central Ave. on May 15. The business started in January 2017 when they began selling Lularoe products out of Hillesland's basement and at area events such as the Richland County Fair. Then in early 2018, with two area stores closing, they expanded their line to include shoes and...
Austin Knudsen, a resident of Culbertson, Montana, a former speaker of the Montana House of Representatives and fifth generation Montanan is running for state Attorney General. The Roundup spoke with Knudsen about his ambition for the office and why he feels that he's the best candidate for the job. Knudsen, who is currently the Roosevelt County Attorney, told the Roundup, "I'm running for office because Christie and I have given it lots of thought and lots of prayer, and we're looking at the...
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) would like to remind water right owners that the deadline for filing a claim on exempt water rights is June 30, 2019 – just four weeks away. The 2017 Montana Legislature created the opportunity for owners of exempt water rights to file claims when it passed HB 110. Since the filing period began on May 7, 2017, DNRC Director John Tubbs said the Department has received more than 7,000 exempt claim filings. An exempt water right is defined as a water right tha...
Services for Rick Cooley, 55, of Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, with burial in Sidney Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, May 31 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Rick passed away Monday morning, May 20 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT....
Funeral services for Lillian Bergem, 97, will be Thursday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, June 5 from 12-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Lillian passed away Friday, May 31 at Good Shepherd Home in Watford City, ND....
A ceremony and luncheon will be held for Jeanette Swihart at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 9 at Swihart Farm in Richey, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jeanette passed away on Wednesday, March 20 at her home....
The public is invited to hear the newest information on the Richland County Transportation Development plan this Thursday, June 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Old Armory building. The new headquarters for Richland County Transportation are not quite finished but everyone is encouraged to come and take a look and hear plan details....
Rau Elementary School is proud to announce Koltyn Mullin, son of Darin and Christine Mullin, as their Student of the Quarter. He is a very thoughtful, helpful and hardworking student. Koltyn does everything to the best of his abilities and is a great role model for his fellow students. He has worked diligently this year in and outside of the classroom. Koltyn is responsible, respectful and is always happy to help peers and teachers alike. Koltyn goes above and beyond, and is willing to tackle...
8th Grade: Anna Allen; Hannah Anderson; Bohden Bailey; David Bartelson; Michael Bay; Jace Bell; Shelby Boehm; Carson Borg; Jayden Bower; Tristyn Brost; Hattie Brothen; Ayden Burke; Benjamin Carlsen; Hayden Conn; Emma Cundiff; Colten Dahl; Marthia Danielson; Kathleen Dockweiler; Jacobi Dore; Emma Doty; Leah Entz; Candace Everett; Justin Filler; Ana Flores; Rafe Fulgham; Gage Gustafson; Jaedyn Hall; Jace Hansen; Hayden Hart; Shayan Hatter; Amelia Hayden; Sydney Hinck; Avery Iversen; Emilee Iversen; Lilian Jones; Mason Kindopp; Gunner Kostelecky;...
Local artists Trish Stevenson and Afton Ray have gathered a treasure trove of local and regional artists to the "Confluence of Creativity" at the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney. The show, which runs through July 27, will feature about 14 different artists including painters, a book illustrator, a glass artist and more, plus musical acts. An opening reception with several artists in attendance, will be held on Friday, June 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and musical entertainment by Lane...
Farmers and ranchers wage a continuous battle with weeds in their crops and pastures, battles that are often compounded by the arrival of new weed species and the development of herbicide resistance in existing weeds. Knowing your enemy is a key component for combating resistance and preventing introduction of new weed species. Producers will have two opportunities to hone their identification skills at field days being conducted later this month in Sidney and Froid, along with learning about other dryland research underway in this area. The...
The 15th Annual Children's Fishing Derby was held 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at Watford City Fishing Pond, Watford City, ND. This was a free event open to children 13 years old and under. They had several sponsors for this event that included, fishing poles donated by the National Wild Turkey Federation; tackle donated by Lund's One Stop; tackle boxes donated by the North Dakota Game and Fish, US Forrest Service Department of Agriculture, City of Watford City, Watford City Parks and...
Spending time outdoors around water and in swimming pools is a great way to stay active and healthy during the summer season in Montana. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), along with local health authorities, want to remind Montanans to stay safe while having fun in the water this summer, and to be aware of the health and safety risks that come into play around water. Over the past ten years, there have been an average of 20 unintentional drowning deaths per year in Montana. Almost 50% of the drowning’s occurred in natu...
Boat owners transporting watercraft with ballast tanks or bladders will undergo additional cleaning at watercraft inspection stations to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The Montana Legislature passed a law requiring watercraft with ballast tanks or bladders to be decontaminated before launching on Montana waters. Decontamination is required when coming into Montana from out-of-state or when traveling west across the Continental Divide into the Columbia River Basin. Because some aquatic invasive species are microscopic, standing...
The E-rase your E-waste Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2019 Spring E-rase your E-waste events in Sidney and Fairview. The official tallies are now in and, altogether, more than 80 MonDak area businesses and residents recycled another 14,385 pounds (more than 7 Tons) of electronic waste! That brings our grand total to 487,000 pounds recycled since the program's inception 15 years ago. That's more than 243 Tons of e-waste with its toxic substances and heavy metals...
I think it might be safe to say that Richland County Forever Buds 4-H member, Ali Jo Merritt, excelled in the livestock competitions at the 2018 Richland County Fair and Rodeo last August. Merritt, who is in her ninth year as a 4-H member, has participated in market beef and breeding beef projects for 8 of her 9 years and poultry for six years. In 2018, the market steer, breeding beef and rooster Merritt brought to the fair were outstanding in their respective classes. Ali brought her Red Angus...
Helena - A program to offer student debt assistance to young farmers and ranchers in Montana was signed into law on Friday, May 10, and will encourage young people to pursue a career in agriculture, Montana's leading industry. Governor Steve Bullock signed HB 431, which will create a student loan debt assistance program to aid young farmers and ranchers in paying off up to 50 percent of their student loans when they commit to at least 5 years of farming or ranching. Students must have graduated from a Montana University System university or...
Kell Helmuth is a nine-year member of the Sagebrush Ranglers 4-H Club and has been involved in 4-H since the age of eight. He has done many indoor, market, and showmanship projects through 4-H such as Pigs, Sheep, Beef, Rabbits, Chickens, Vegetables, Vet Science Projects, and Baking Projects. Helmuth is not only busy taking care of his many animals but also stays busy with the Watford City FFA Chapter (where he serves as the president), Watford City High School Golf, National Honors Society,...
Washington – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications beginning June 3, 2019, for certain practices under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) continuous signup and will offer extensions for expiring CRP contracts. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized CRP, one of the country’s largest conservation programs. “USDA offers a variety of conservation programs to farmers and ranchers, and the Conservation Reserve Program is an important tool for private lands management,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “CRP allows agricultura...
Extraction Process: One of the first steps in processing Sugar Beets is extracting the sugar from the beet cells which takes place in the Tower Diffuser. Sugar Beets are washed and then sliced into Cossettes which resemble a Ruffles potato chip. The cossettes are then scaled in the Cossette Mixer prior to being pumped into the bottom of the Tower Diffuser. Inside the Tower, extraction of the sugar molecule from the beet cells takes place as rotating flights move the densely packed cossettes...
Somer Reidle, Agriculturalist: Somer Reidle began her career as Sidney Sugars newest agriculturalist on May 28. The Bainville High School graduate earned her bachelor's degree in Ag Business from MSU Bozeman this spring and applied for the position at the urging of an area grower. Reidle will oversee the Sidney and Culbertson growing areas. She said that she has lots of learning to do but wants to be able to become a good asset for the farmers and help them any way she can. She will spend the...
U19 Soccer Games held in Sidney on Saturday, May 25: Sidney won against Havre, 7-4. Michael Scott had 2 goals and 1 assist, Julian Imhof had 2 goals, Kolby Hutzenbiler had 1 goal, Nathan Dyk had 1 goal and 1 assist, Austen Cozzens had 1 goal & Waylon VanBuren had 1 assist. Sidney won against Big Timber 2-0. Julian Imhof had 2 goals & Nathan Dyk had 1 assist. Sidney U19 finished the regular season undefeated. U19 State Soccer Cup Sidney Results, June 1-2, Miles City: Game 1: Sidney 1 Big Timber...
