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As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Montana, surveillance testing designed to serve as an early warning system to prevent large outbreaks and keep businesses open is increasingly becoming ineffective, public health officials told Montana Free Press. From Libby to Butte to Great Falls to Gardiner, tests of asymptomatic individuals are taking up to two weeks to produce results. That lag time can eliminate the strategic effectiveness of the testing, which is aimed at vulnerable populations like...
Bismarck, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum and State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler released the K-12 Smart Restart guidelines to help North Dakota school districts plan for reopening this fall to provide a safe, high-quality educational experience for all students. Developed in collaboration with education associations, tribal leaders, stakeholders and interim State Health Officer Dr. Andrew Stahl, the K-12 Smart Restart guidelines emphasize local control and decision-making by school boards and administrators in consultation with local public health...
This summer, members of the 4-H community have been working hard with their projects. Within livestock projects there are Jackpots available for 4-H members to exhibit their animals in classes of market and showmanship. A Jackpot was hosted by McCone County, Circle. Four members from the Forever Buds Club in Richland County were in attendance: Ali Merritt, Cooper McNally, Avery Johnson and Brandon Becker. Members competed in the showing of market steers and market pigs. Outstanding members of...
The USPS/NALC were unable to conduct the 28th National food drive this year due to COVID-19. The USPS/NALC is working with the Richland County Food Bank for donations of non-perishable/non-expired goods. Food donations will be accepted until the end of August at the USPS lobby and will be dropped off weekly with the Richland County Food Bank, monetary donations may be mailed to Richland County Food Bank, 123 W. Main STE #2, Sidney, MT 59270 and Reynolds Market is offering a 15% discount on Reynolds gift cards that will be donated to the...
The Richland County Health Department is announcing three additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents, and the release of two cases from isolation. This brings the total case count to 40. At this time, 31 of the total cases are recovered, and 9 are active. Active case updates are as follows: Case 40: A female in her 40’s who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The investigation is ongoing and contact tracing has begun. The individual is a household contact to a positive case and is symptomatic. Case 39: A f...
Funeral services for Dennis F. Albrecht, 71, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Lonsdale United Methodist Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. Interment with Military Honors was in Newlon Cemetery, Newlon, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations may be made to: Shriners; V.F.W. Post #4099, Sidney; Wounded Warriors; NRA or the charity of one’s choice. Visitation was at 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at the f...
A Celebration of Life for Edward Anklam, 78, Culbertson, MT was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Community of Christ Church, Culbertson, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Edward passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home in Culbertson, MT....
A funeral service for Graylon James Roberts, 2, Watford City, ND was held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Watford City Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND with Pastors Sheldon McGorman and John Brady officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Graylon passed away tragically on Monday, July 13, 2020 at McKenzie County Healthcare Center....
Services for Dawnette M. Karst Thilquist, 60, Little Falls, MN (formerly of Fairview, MT) will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dawnette Marie Karst was born on May 19, 1960, in Sidney, MT to Anna Payette and Don Karst. She grew up and attended school in Sidney, MT. She worked in Fairview, MT, and was later united in marriage with Doug Macioroski. The...
Graveside services for Barbara Bast, 86, Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT are at 10 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Barbara Bast, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Highgate Senior Living, Billings, MT....
With the increase of virus cases and more restrictions announced in Montana, it has been decided to cancel this year’s Sunrise Festival of the Arts. The Sunrise Festival of the Arts has been a very positive event in Sidney for nearly 30 years. The Festival attracts vendors from throughout Montana as well as neighboring states. It’s a tough decision to cancel the Sunrise Festival of the Arts this year, but we feel it’s the best decision to make for the health of our community. We look forwa...
On Tuesday, July 14 the VFW Auxiliary 4099 awarded a total of $2,000 in scholarships to Sidney High School seniors Kodi Obergfell, Shelby Morlock and Jenna Baxter. Shelby is holding her Patriotic Art entry. Not pictured was Jenna Baxter. Back row, Alida Dore, Debbi Propp, Emily Hoff; front, Kodi Obergfell, Shelby Morlock, Violet Tharp, Margaret Bradley. Not pictured are president Becky Bradley, Sr. Vice president Tim Tharp. (Photo by Tim Tharp)...
The Backpack Program was started two school years ago, with just the Sidney Central and Westside Elementary. There was a need for our young youth to be able to have their own backpack that has supplies in them for the school year. All registered students are able to receive one, even if they don't accept it. This year we donated to surrounding schools, Pre-K to 5th Grade: Sidney, Rau, Brorson, Fairview, East Fairview, Savage and Lambert. That came to a total of 1,030 students! We supplied the...
Although the traditional Richland County Fair and Rodeo has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, some of the 4-H and school portions will still be conducted. Richland County 4-H’s events will look very differently this year with health and safety in mind. Officials are excited that youth will get to complete their projects. The livestock sale for Richland County members will start at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, with RK Auction conducting the process. This year it’s a virtual sale with an...
North Dakota State University Extension will host a three-session online food preservation class as part of the Field to Fork program. The dates for the classes and topics that will be covered are: • July 22: Introduction to food preservation, freezing produce for best quality • July 29: Let’s make jam, jellies and pickles • Aug. 5: Let’s preserve tomatoes and salsa The sessions will be held online from 2-3 p.m. CT. The webinars also will be archived for later viewing; however, participa...
The Lone Tree Archers Club, Sidney, will be hosting their annual 3-D archery shoot on Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will feature 24 3-D animal targets set up on the archery range, which is located about eight miles SE of Sidney. You do not have to be a member of the club to participate in this 3-D shoot. Shooting fees are $15 per day for adults or $30 for a family. Weather permitting. Lunch will be available both days. Lots of fun for all ages. For more information, call or text Tom at...
Bismarck, ND – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement after the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released its final rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations for the first time in more than 40 years. “Modernizing our roads, pipelines, flood protection and other critical infrastructure is crucial to the safety and economic success of North Dakotans and all Americans, and such projects deserve a timely, efficient and effective environmental review. The 40-year-old NEPA process has b...
Williston, ND - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) has awarded $14,000 from the Relief Fund to organizations supporting human services in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail counties as a result of COVID-19 and energy industry pressures. This grant allocation brings the total committed from the Relief Fund to $85,000. The following three grants were recently allocated: • $6,500 to Bakken Oil Rush (Watford City): Funds will be utilized to install laundry facilities in the thrift store to wash and sanitize donated clot...
IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Jake O’Neil, Tucson, AZ, OX 2nd Place: Robert Hellebust, Minot, ND, 9H 3rd Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 4th Place: Collen Winebarger, Corbett, OR, S 5th Place: Austin Arneson, Fargo, ND, 10 6th Place: Ricky Alvarado, Delta, CO, WW1 7th Place: Jacob Bleess, Chatfield, MN, 21 8th Place: Jason Wolla, Ray, ND, 27W 9th Place: Shane DeVolder, Pacifica, CA, 44S 10th Place Tanner Black, Otis, KS, 44T B Feature 1 1st Place: Tripp Gaylord, Lakewood, CO, 77T 2nd Place: Ryan Gaylord, Denver, CO, 7R 3rd P...
Montana - Governor Steve Bullock issued directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in counties currently experiencing four or more active cases of COVID-19 to slow the spread of the virus in Montana. Governor Bullock issued the directive to require businesses, government offices and other indoor spaces open to the public to ensure that employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, and other members of the public wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose while remaining...
Fairview road reconstruction project is going well and remains 6-7 weeks ahead of schedule. On July 17 crews finished the concrete paving the area around the intersection of MT 200 and HWY 201 and re-opened the intersection to motorists. There are no additional traffic impacts planned for motorists traveling through the area and traffic will continue flowing. Traffic will remain reduced to two-lane, two-way traffic but the highway will remain open to traffic during construction. The traveling public is asked to prepare for occasional delays of...
Watford City, ND - The McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) Board of Directors has postponed the annual member meeting previously scheduled to take place on July 21, 2020 to 2021 due to the increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in western North Dakota. The meeting will now take place in 2021 and the specific date and details will be shared with the membership as soon as possible. Due to events out of MEC’s control, and pursuant to MEC bylaws, state law and executive order of the Governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum, the MEC Board of D...
Montana – Governor Steve Bullock today praised Montana companies for pivoting their normal operations to produce cloth face masks, 3D-printed face masks, face shields, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, and reminded businesses that funding is available to help support masking up. “Large and small Montana producers have stepped up in a big way to meet the demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Governor Bullock said. “As we ask Montanans to mask up, social distance and remain vigilant when it comes to sanitizing, you can also support Montana...
Sheryl Lynn Gasho, age 74, of Beach, North Dakota passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2020 and from 10:00 Am until 1:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Silha Funeral Home in Beach. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Silha Funeral Home with Pastor Warren Maxted officiating. Interment will take place at Sunny Side Cemetery in Trotters, North Dakota following the luncheon. Silha Funeral Home of Beach has...
BOZEMAN — The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agriculture Experiment Station will host a series of virtual field day events to replace in-person field days for 2020. The usual field days, hosted by MSU’s seven research centers and campus facilities, were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, superintendents and scientists across the state will present both recorded and live content online, available and free to access. “Our field days are always a highlight of our year, and we were disappointed to not b...
