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The excruciatingly long battle to save the Intake Diversion Project is finally over with the decision by District Judge Brian Morris to grant the Federal Defendants/Intervenor Defendants’ cross motions for summary judgment and to dismiss the Plaintiff’s (Defenders of Wildlife) request that the court order the Bureau to finalize a plan to bring its operation at Intake Dam into compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Morris also dismissed the Plaintiffs request that the court order the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to fin...
(L-R) Kyler, Jordan, Liam and Mason Swisse play in a the flooded street outside the Yellowstone Marketplace in downtown Sidney after a storm on July 21. (Photo by Russ Wells)...
The MSU-EARC/Extension 38th Annual Field Day was held on July 17 in Sidney. Eastern Ag Research and Northern Plains Research Laboratory scientists presented their latest research and findings for producers of grains, pulse crops and sugar beets. For more on the field day and Ag research important to local producers see future editions of the monthly Ag Roundup publication....
The Bakken Conference and Expo was held July 16-18 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The event was organized by BBI International of Grand Forks and featured energy industry leaders, investment professionals and community leaders and politicians. The overall theme for most of the presentations was a positive outlook for the future of the Bakken and Three Forks formations and the communities above them....
Sidney High School teacher, Brad Faulhaber, will attend one of two C-SPAN Educators' Conferences for an immersive experience with C-SPAN's educational resources. Faulhaber, a social studies teacher, is one of 30 educators from across the nation selected to attend the high school conference July 26-27. The conference provides educators with the opportunity to hear from guest speakers and explore C-SPAN Classroom's free teaching resources. Attendees discover how to incorporate these resources...
The Richland County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, July 30 at 3 p.m. at the Richland County Nutter Building Conference Room located at 123 West Main Street in Sidney. The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue reviewing the DRAFT McGlynn Reservoir Citizen Initiated Planning and Zoning District Development Pattern and Zoning Regulations. To obtain a copy of the Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda, to obtain a copy of the draft regulations or for more information please contact the Richland County Planner...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the History of Homesteading in Eastern Montana by MSU Billings History Professor Dr. Keith Edgerton on Wednesday, July 25 at 12 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney! Join us for this free luncheon lecture featuring stories of homesteaders, as well as updates from MSU Billings. This program is part of the Buzzin’ Beyond Billings 2018 tour of Eastern Montana by the MSU Billings Alumni Foundation. Other stops include Miles City, Glendive, and Poplar. The program is FREE to the public a...
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...
Standing beside the new signs at Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture donated by Mid-Rivers Communications on July 18 are from left, board members Boyde Frye and Jeremy Norby, Michael Candelaria from Mid-Rivers, Chamber Executive Director Susan Joy, Board Members Laura Schieber, Elaine Stedman, Bill Vander Weele and Gary Schoepp. (Photo by Jaymi Loobey)...
Monte Silk, Sidney superintendent of schools and Eagle Foundation members, Nicole Simonsen, Eagle Foundation Presidents, Nick Kallem and Katie Dasinger, Eagle Foundation Directors along with Eagle Foundation Vice president Jamie Larson stand by as Michael Candelaria and Staci Knuths from Mid-Rivers Communications break ground for the High School Track Facility on Wednesday, July 18. (Photo by Jaymi Loobey)...
Sidney's Caleb Baxter recently took second place at the 2018 USA Taekwondo National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 14-year old, up-coming freshman is currently a blue belt, and faced opponent Blake Thompson from Burns, Oregon on Thursday, July 5th. The championships brought in athletes from across the country, from age 12 all the way through adults, paired in sparring events based on belt color and weight. To qualify for the National Championships, an athlete has to participate in...
Hess Corporation provided support for the families impacted by the July 10 tornado that hit Watford City. Hess has donated 70 mattresses, frames and associated bedding to help ensure that all those impacted have a comfortable place to sleep. Hess purchased these essential needs from I Keating Furniture World and, with their assistance, provided them to the McKenzie County Office of Emergency Management on Wednesday, July 18. The 50 full size beds and 20 twin size beds were identified by...
The past meets the present and future in a quiet little town; from the last lynching in North Dakota to the fellowship of burgers in the park and a farmers market on Saturday nights. Showcasing it all is the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum. Motoring down Highway 85 you now bypass the town of Alexander where traffic and trucks lumbering through town used to be an all-day occurrence. All that commotion goes around town now, but beckoning passersby is a highway sign pointing the way for some quiet...
Whether you are selling cakes, burritos, or fresh farm produce, a license, permit or registration may be required. There are several types of licenses available for food producers. A person interested in selling fresh, raw farm products at a farmer’s market venue is required to register with the Richland County Sanitarian. In general, allowable food products at a farmer’s market include baked goods, fruit jams and jellies, and raw agricultural products, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. A person interested in selling baked goods from hom...
The 10th Annual Monster Cat Roundup was held at Sidney Bridge on July 21....
Big Muddy baseball team from Culbertson went 6-0 at the East State tournament and became 2018 10U East State Champions, earned the State Sportsmanship Award and represented eastern Montana at the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament in Moscow, Idaho. Kennewick Americans of South Washington won the regional tournament last weekend (photo submitted by Erin Poland)....
Federal district court judge Brian Morris issued his summary judgment ruling in the lawsuit that threatened to end irrigation in the lower Yellowstone valley. The ruling is cause for joy and celebration with caution. The ruling is a solid win for our community. In addition, some of its points, besides contributing to this win, can be beneficial in future cases. There are, however, several reasons for caution about further litigation. Let’s look at points that can help us in future cases. At last, due consideration was given to the fact that Con...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo concert-goers will spend Saturday, August 4th moving and grooving to music by the Eli Young Band, featuring special guest the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Fair & Rodeo manager Jamie Larson announced the bands publicly on January 10th. Pre-sale tickets will be available until July 27th. The Eli Young Band, self-proclaimed modern country music "misfits", is comprised of singer Mike Eli, guitarist James Young, bassist Jon Jones and drummer Chris Thompson. After...
Freckle Farm Petting Zoo and Pony Rides will be coming to the Richland County Fair again this year. They came two years ago with their petting zoo, pony rides, and turkey races after meeting fair board members at the Rocky Mountian Fair Convention. They will be bringing back the petting zoo and pony rides but not the turkey races this year as they were needed by a different crew. Freckle Farm will be located by the 4-H barns as they were two years ago. Freckle Farm is currently based out of Ariz...
For over twenty-five years the Sidney Wrestling Team’s food booth has been a staple at the Richland County Fair. This year, as they have for so many years, their food booth will be located between Pella’s Pantry and the Lonsdale Methodist Church’s food booth. They will be having their usual fair of fried items such as nachos, pizza sticks, and tater tots as well as hot dogs and slow cooked pulled pork. This year’s highlights are the Eagle Special and Whistling Pig. Erin Graves told me “It’s (...
The 2017-2018, thus far, has been a large success for the 199 4-H members and 131 adult volunteers in the eleven active 4-H clubs in Richland County. 4-H focuses on growing confident, capable and caring youth through science, citizenship and healthy living projects that provide hands on learning and engagement in their home and community. 4-H has come a long way since its beginning in 1902. 4-H now offers a wide variety of projects including animal science, aerospace, robotics, woodworking, entomology, shooting sports, sport fishing,...
