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This story was updated with more information about relief funds on Wednesday, July 18. More than two-dozen people were injured, and a seven day-old baby was killed, when a tornado tore through Watford City on Tuesday, July 10. The tornado, which reached speeds of 127 miles per hour, according to meteorologist John Paul Martin of the National Weather Service, destroyed more than one hundred structures and damaged vehicles and property throughout the city. Hitting just a few minutes after...
Cool off and tickle your taste buds with a frosty treat from Mr. Frost Snow Crème, now open at 102 N. Central Ave., Sidney, in the Yellowstone Marketplace. Owner Cody Shanks is excited to open his first of many business, on his way to fulfilling a lifelong dream of being an entrepreneurial businessman. He recently moved to the area for an oilfield job, but found his interest lies more in providing tasty concoctions to eager customers. "It's been an exciting and stressful endeavor but, now that...
Memorial service for Benjamin Stevens, 80, of Sidney, MT was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 17 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Audrey Rydbom officiating. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ben died on Tuesday, July 10 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Memorial service for Dennis Lokken, 76, of Sidney, MT is at 2 p.m., Friday, July 20 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Cremation has taken place. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dennis died Friday, July 13 at his home in Sidney, MT....
Memorial services for Florence Dorothy Krueger, 91, of Culbertson, MT will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28 at Senior Citizens Center in Culbertson, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Florence Dorothy died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Roosevelt Medical Center, Culbertson, MT....
Memorial service for Marilyn Bakken, 66, of Sidney, MT is at 2 p.m., Monday, July 23 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Cremation has taken place. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marilyn died on Sunday, June 24 at Sidney Health Center....
Memorial service for Robert Wick, 81, of East Fairview, ND is at 10 a.m., Friday, July 20 at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Pierce officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. A lunch will follow the graveside services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s name to your favorite charity. Robert passed away December 21, 2017 at his home in Fairview, ND....
The nomination period for the 2018 County Committee Election is now underway. Local Administrative Area #1, which encompasses the western third of McKenzie County along the Montana border, will be holding an election this year. Scott Flynn, who has served this area for the past 3 years, will not be running for re-election. We are seeking nominations to fill Scott’s position. Eligible nominees are producers who farm/ranch in LAA#1 and participate or cooperate in FSA programs. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to run and r...
ConocoPhillips announced it will donate $25,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in disaster relief efforts arising from the recent tornado in Watford City, North Dakota. “Our thoughts are with the Watford City community, which has been impacted by Tuesday’s devastating tornado,” said Alan Bruce, Williston Operations Manager for ConocoPhillips. “Our company has a long-standing commitment to support communities where we live and work, and we hope this contribution will help those affected begin rebuilding their lives.” Through the company’s...
The first priority of the VFW is to serve our fellow veterans in ways too numerous to mention, helping them when needed. Out motto is to “honor the fallen by helping the living.” Our VFW is open to all military men and women, as well as the public. The VFW is not just a bar; it is here to serve our fellow veterans and also be active in our community. Some of the ways we stay active in the community are: We give from $1,000 to $4,000 in scholarships each year. We donate to numerous clubs and organizations such as Boys and Girls Club, Ric...
First vice president Brian McGinnis, left, welcomes Robert Pulver, Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, to the Sidney Kiwanis Club last Thursday....
Committee members have a full weekend of fun planned for everyone during Fairview's 72nd annual Old Timer's Reunion and Summer Festival July 20 – 22. Start the weekend off with a free musical slide show, "Looking Back at Old Timers" at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Included are photos of each button from 1956 to 2017 plus photographs of parades and events. Enjoy Hamburgers in the Park during Registration of Old Timers from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21 starts with t...
On July 14, 1918 Reverend Olaf Carlson was installed as the full-time pastor for four different churches. Scandinavian Lutheran was in Four Mile, Montana, St. Peter’s Lutheran was in Sioux Pass, Montana, Bethel Lutheran was in Cartwright, North Dakota and the freshly started Zion Lutheran Church was in Fairview, Montana. As the years rolled on, attendance in most of the churches dwindled and they merged with Zion in Fairview. Scandinavian Lutheran joined with Zion in 1954, St. Peter’s in 1965 an...
Montana State University Billings is heading on a Buzzin’ Beyond Billings tour of Eastern Montana, and they’re stopping in Sidney on Wednesday, July 25. The community, alumni and friends of the University are invited to a day of free events dedicated to Yellowjacket pride and Eastern Montana heritage. Beginning at 11 a.m., an alumni and community focus group will be held at MonDak Heritage Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to provide feedback to the University so they can better serve you and Eastern Montana. Stay for a free luncheon lectu...
I have loved biking ever since I first mastered the balancing act required to propel a two wheeled conveyance down the road. Through the years I've had an assortment of bicycles ranging from a single speed clunker to a magnificent twenty-six speed mountain bike. When I moved to eastern Montana two decades ago, I would haul out my trusty bike and pedal down trails and paths and roads. I enjoyed the exercise as well as the opportunity to spend pleasurable time outdoors on the prairie. Four years...
North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel recently stocked nearly 10 million walleye fingerlings in more than 140 waters across the state. “Considering not many went into Lake Sakakawea, this was one of the largest stockings of more than 8 million fingerlings into the smaller fishing waters across the state,” said Jerry Weigel, fisheries production and development supervisor. With more than 50 new walleye lakes in North Dakota, Weigel said the demand to stock these waters, along with the larger, traditional fisheries, has gre...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in a proper trash receptacle. If trash cans aren’t available, or are full, take the trash and dispose of it at home. It is not uncommon to see garbage piling up around full trash containers. Styrofoam containers are not biodegradable, but yet are often found wedged in cattails, drifting or washed up on shore. Tires, mattresses and kitchen appliances have found t...
McKenzie Co. Fair held their awards ceremony on July 7 in Watford City....
Two Richland County commissioners will be traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Trump’s office in regards to important state, regional, and county needs. The Roundup spoke with commissioners Duane Mitchell and Shane Gorder, about their upcoming July 18 and 19 meeting in Washington and what they hope to accomplish. Duane Mitchell explained why the two commissioners were attending the event, saying, “We were invited by the president to come for Montana Day, something the adm...
Sidney fire department battles a garage fire on the corner of 5th street and Lincoln Avenue around 1:30pm in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 17th....
Big Muddy went 6-0 at the tournament, became 2018 10U East State Champions, earned the State Sportsmanship Award and will represent eastern Montana at the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament in Moscow, Idaho. The regional tournament commences on July 18-21 The Big Muddy All Star 10U Team: Plentywood - Landon Flickinger, Henry Kukowski, Abigail Samuel, Anderson Kaul, Gavin Lindblom Scobey - Brecken Maher, Evan Tande, Bram Handran, Cooper Axtman Froid/Medicine Lake - Cody Olson Culbertson -...
