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  • Culbertson Celebrates 60 Years Of Frontier Days & Rodeo

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jun 7, 2023

    The weekend of June 9-10, Culbertson will be putting on their annual Frontier Days, with their rodeo followed by a street dance both nights. A true community effort, local businesses and Culbertson Saddle Club members spend their time and money to keep the tradition alive, through rodeo association changes, floods, and maintenance challenges. A new attraction this year is the Women's Ranch Bronc Riding, with at least ten women entered in the event. They will perform both nights along with the st...

  • Bees, Peas & Grasshoppers Featured At 2023 Froid Research Farm Field Day June 22

    Beth Redlin|Jun 7, 2023

    The Froid Research Farm Field Day is back and this year’s event features a special presentation on native bees and other pollinators in agricultural systems, along with a special Beekeeping 101 workshop for those interested in adding honeybees on their farms. Grasshoppers, their biology and management, are also a topic of discussion as is new research underway on field pea. Learn about all of these topics and more at the annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 22, beginning at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by the S...

  • Watford City's Food Truck Rodeo Rides Into Town For Second Go-Round, June 9-11

    Jun 7, 2023

    Watford City, ND - Last year's inaugural Food Truck Rodeo brought many area and statewide food trucks to the Bakken for a weekend full of flavor. In its second year, promoters are eager to grow not only the culinary offerings, but the family fun options in and around the festival site. Something they say moving the event back one weekend to June 9-11, and joining forces with the Rough Rider Center will accomplish. "There's so much more happening in conjunction with this year's event," says Mike...

  • 36th Annual Eagle Wrestling Camps, Sidney, June 10-15 & Brodie Gorder Run June 15

    Jun 7, 2023

    The 2023 Eagle Wrestling Camps will be coming up in June with Guy Melby, VHSCA National Coach of the Year Sidney High School head coach and Brandon Eggum, University of Minnesota head coach. The Little Guy Camp featuring University of Minnesota will be held June 10-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. for beginners - 6th grade, at Sidney High School. The Technique Camp will be June 12-14. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for grades 6-12 at Sidney High School. This camp is for the more advanced wrestlers....

  • Aone Lois Wedel, 79, Missoula, MT, formerly of Cartwright, ND

    Jun 7, 2023

    Funeral Services for Aone Lois Wedel, 79, Missoula, MT formerly of Cartwright, ND, were held Friday June 2, 2023 at 11 a.m. CT at St Michael and All Angels, Cartwright, ND, with Reverend Kim Fox officiating. Visitation was Thursday June 1, 2023 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Aone Lois Wedel, 79, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at her...

  • Robert Allen Gilbert Sr, 84, Sidney, MT

    Jun 7, 2023

    Memorial Services for Robert Allen Gilbert Sr, 84, Sidney, MT, were held Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2 p.m. at People's Congregational United Church of Christ, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Shriner's Hospital. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared...

  • Fairview Community Garage Sale June 17

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    The Fairview Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 17. Anyone wishing to be put on the list for publicity can email the chamber at [email protected] by June 10. Paper copies will be available to garage sale goers, and the event will be publicized on social media....

  • Red Cross Blood Drive June 13 In Sidney

    Jun 7, 2023

    There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 13, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are strongly recommended as there is limited availability for walk-ins. Please call 406-868-0911 or 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to donate blood....

  • ROI Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

    Jenelle Stoner|Jun 7, 2023

    The ROI Foundation has awarded two scholarships to 2023 Fairview High School graduate Gunnar Cayko and 2023 Sidney High School graduate Logan Schumacker. Cayko plans on attending North Dakota State College of Science for plumbing. Schumacker will be attending Missoula College in the fall pursuing an associate of science in business management. In 1992, the seeds for a foundation were planted, and in 1993 the ROI Foundation, Inc. grew into a reality, with a separate board of directors now headed...

  • Richey Public Schools 4th Quarter Honor Roll

    Jun 7, 2023

    “A” Honor Roll 5th Grade: Kaito Smith, Morgan Murrell 6th Grade: Natalie Jinnah, Jamin Smith 7th Grade: Izak Veverka, Cameron Keller 9th Grade: Jacqueline Barnhart, Jade Batchelor, Adilyn Elverud, Lina Smith 10th Grade: Mason Hagwood, Erin Kelly, Kally Strohm 11th Grade: Ryan Eggert, Kiera Strohm, Taylor Goosen, Joshua Thomas 12th Grace: Matthew Ellerton, Robin James, Joshua Sponheim, Nathan Senner, George Madejski, Mataya Veverka, Vallerie Gebhardt “B” Honor Roll 5th Grade: Grady Klempel, Liam Keller, Chase Rehbein 6th Grade: Jacob Head; S...

  • Watford City FFA Livestock Show Open To FFA Members From Any Chapter, June 16

    Meagan Dotson|Jun 7, 2023

    The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. "Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community," added Watford...

  • MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association Spring Meeting June 15

    Marley Manoukian|Jun 7, 2023

    The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association will host a spring meeting on Thursday, June 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Sidney Livestock Market Center. On the agenda will be scholarship presentations, a Montana Stockgrowers Association update, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association update, and the Cattlemen’s Ball donation to area fire departments. Meat will be provided by the MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, but we ask that those whose last name begins with A-K please bring a salad and those whose last name begins with L-Z please bring a des...

  • 13th Annual Fairview Alliance Church Blessing Sale June 17

    Jun 7, 2023

    For 13 years the Fairview Alliance Church has held what has been labeled as the Blessing Sale, instead of the 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. In keeping with their tradition, the Fairview Alliance Church will offer a huge variety of un-priced, used goods at the rummage sale, as well as freshly baked goodies for purchase. All proceeds will be split evenly between Fairview Summer Youth prog...

  • Share Your Talents In McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jun 7, 2023

    McKenzie County residents are invited to display exhibits showcasing their skills and talents in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, June 14-17, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo Building, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City. Exhibiting divisions include: Food and Nutrition, Fiber Arts, Arts and Crafts (which includes woodworking and leathercraft); Environment, Quilting, Drawing and Painting, Photography and Horticulture. Age categories for exhibits are: Children’s Division: 7 y...

  • Team Hoops Basketball Camp June 26-28

    Robyn Heck|Jun 7, 2023

    The first Team Hoops basketball camp will be June 26-28. This is for all basketball players entering grades 5- 12, and will be held at the Sidney High School. To sign up, contact your basketball coaches or the Sidney school administration office. The 5-8 grade will be from 8 a.m.-noon, and 9-12 grade from 1-4 p.m. Please bring your own basketball. Cost is $80 for 5-8 grades and $100 for 9-12 grades. Checks can be made to the Lady Eagle summer basketball program. Instruction will include shot and footwork development, video review of shooting...

  • McKenzie Co. 4-H Range Judging Team Named '23 National Champions

    Meagan Dotson|Jun 7, 2023

    The McKenzie County 4-H Range Judging team came home as national champions after attending the 2023 National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, OK. The contest was held May 2-4 at the Canadian County Expo Center. The team consists of Paige Delaney, who was named the individual national champion, Ryan Pingel, Luke Smith, Sylvia Boekelman along with Head Coach Morgan Wisness and Coach Devan Leo. Kevin Sedivec assisted with coaching while the team was in Oklahoma. Range Judging challenges...

  • Grasshoppers Are Hatching

    Marley Manoukian|Jun 7, 2023

    Grasshoppers have started to hatch and now is the time to begin scouting your crops and rangeland. Grasshopper Life Cycle In the fall, adult grasshoppers deposit their eggs in the soil where they overwinter and begin to hatch from May-July. Juvenile grasshoppers develop through five nymphal instar stages (30-40 days) before developing into an adult with fully formed wings. Adults live for 40-60 days. There are a few species of grasshoppers that overwinter as nymphs; however, these species are...

  • Fairview Schools 4th Quarter Honor Roll

    Jun 7, 2023

    Jr High High Honor Roll 6th Grade: Roper Dean Bain, Brooklyn Nicole Dean, Brycen King Fox, Trigger Wayne Henline, Klara Marlee Karren, Trey Anthony Linam, Kenley Claire Prewitt 7th Grade: Landen Lee Emly, Kiley Lynn McGhee 8th Grade: Adilyn Baxter, Emmellia Erin Browning-Pierce, Isabelle Lynn Fry, Elliot James Thompson Jr High Honor Roll 6th Grade: Cole Alan Bryan, Kyra Lynn Buckley, Evan Stuart Gerbracht, Kaden Christopher Gisler, Memphis Debin Kruse, Emmalyn Rose Romero, Bryson Ray Smith, Cameron Micheal Unruh, Ryleigh Marie Verrill 7th Grade...

  • Makoshika To Host 3-D Archery Shoot For Youths, Adults June 17

    Marla Prell|Jun 7, 2023

    Miles City - Makoshika State Park will host a 3-D Archery Shoot for youth and adults on Saturday, June 17 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will be in the park at the archery range, with concessions provided by the Glendive Lions Club. Shooting fees are $20 for adults 18 and older, $10 for youths 6-17, and kids 5 and under are free. All proceeds will go to support upkeep of the archery range and targets in Makoshika. Participants can come and go as they wish between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There are no prizes and no scoring for this event. Makoshika Park...

  • Kids Fishing Derby

    Jun 7, 2023

    The annual Kids Fishing Derby was held at Kent Pelton Nature Park in Watford City on June 3....

  • Montana Paddlefishing Begins

    Jun 7, 2023

    The Montana Yellow Tag Paddlefishing season started May 15. As of June 3 a total of 596 were reported to have been caught this season. The season will end when the 1000th paddlefish has been harvested....

  • Sidney Kiwanis Awards Scholarships

    Jun 7, 2023

  • Class C State Track Meet

    Jun 7, 2023

    Class A & C State High School Track & Field Results Class A GirlsTeam Results: Sidney, 8 Class C GirlsTeam Results: Savage, 47; Fairview, 15; Froid-Medicine Lake, 8 Class A Boys Team Results: Sidney 15 Class C Boys Team Results: Culbertson, 18; Froid-Medicine-Lake, 8; Fairview, 5; Bainville, 3. GIRLS CLASS A INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 800 meters: Ryleigh Kleinke, Sidney, 4th, 2:23.09 Pole Vault: Morgan Kindopp, Sidney, 4th, 10-05. GIRLS CLASS C INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 100 meters : Brooke Reuter, Savage,...

  • Williston Crazy Days June 9 & 10

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    Take advantage of some Crazy Deals, enjoy some great food, and let your kids have fun during Williston’s Crazy days Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Several streets downtown will be blocked off to accommodate five to ten pop-up shops and two or three food vendors. Kids will have a blast with the bubble machine, sidewalk chalk, lawn games and lots more. The Williston Library Book Mobile will also be set up downtown. Be sure to check out all the delightful downtown businesses which will be offering Crazy b...

  • Save Like Crazy At Books On Broadway

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    Enjoy some free gourmet popcorn as you browse the sidewalk sales at Books on Broadway Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Be sure to check out the vast selection of books, and the unique toys inside as well. For a refreshing treat, try an Italian soda with one of the many delicious summer syrups which include pineapple, classic watermelon, south seas blend, pomegranate, huckleberry, blackberry, peach, blue cotton candy and desert pear. Add some summer flavor to your latte or other espresso drinks as well....

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