Articles from the August 11, 2021 edition


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  • Best Of The West Ribfest This Friday In Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Aug 11, 2021

    One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for Aug. 13, and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping and Grammy Award Winning country legend Wynonna Judd. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo "The Judds", Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as «the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline"....

  • Richland County Health Department Continues COVID Vaccine Clinics; Adds Pfizer

    Stephanie Ler|Aug 11, 2021

    The Richland County Health Department will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesdays, and will offer a limited stock of Pfizer brand vaccine. The Health Department carries Moderna 2-dose and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine, offered at walk-in clinics on Tuesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. without appointment. Starting on Aug. 10, a limited number of Pfizer vaccines will be available. “We were finally able to acquire Pfizer vaccine in reasonable quantities from Glendive Medical Center’s ultra-cold storage,” said Healt...

  • Dakota West Credit Union Raises Money For Area Students & Educators

    Anna Dragseth|Aug 11, 2021

    This summer, the Dakota West Credit Union Marketing Committee, Watford City, started a program designed to generate funds and school supplies for students and teachers. It's called, Apples for Education, and is a community-wide effort to provide needed supplies and other items in the McKenzie County School District. "We recognize the needs in the community and for Watford City we wanted to do something to give back to the community. People helping people is something we value as an organization...

  • Richland County Fair Market Grand Champions

    Aug 11, 2021

    The Richland County Fair was held Aug. 4-7 in Sidney....

  • Candace Cox, 67, San Diego, CA, formerly of Watford City, ND

    Aug 11, 2021

    A memorial service for Candace Andersen-Cox, 67, San Diego, CA, formerly of Watford City, ND will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor John Brady officiating. Interment will be in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkerson.com Candace Andersen-Cox passed away, Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home in San Diego, CA....

  • Knights Of Columbus To Raise Money For Women's Clinic

    Aug 11, 2021

    The Knights of Columbus are asking for your financial support of a new ultrasound machine for the Sunrise Women’s Clinic, Sidney. The Knights of Columbus Supreme has been supporting pregnancy centers all over the world to help stop abortion. Since starting this program in 2009 the Knights have placed over 1,200 machines in use. The Knights of Columbus have been able to secure lower pricing from the major manufacturers with these numbers of machines purchased. Supreme Council pays for half and the local council needs to raise the other half. The...

  • Watford City Barn Dance Set For August 20

    Anna Dragseth|Aug 11, 2021

    The Long X Arts Foundation and The McKenzie County Heritage Park will be hosting a “Good Old Fashioned” Barn Dance at the new Heritage Park Building on Friday, Aug. 20 in Watford City. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. followed by music at 7 p.m. There will be hot dog and burger plates for $5, kids games, and lots of dancing. The music at the event includes the radio stars trio; Merrill Piepkorn (harmonica, guitar, vocals), Smokey Temple (steel guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, vocals), Loy Larson (champion fiddler, mandolin, vocals). The...

  • Reps. Rosendale And Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support U.S. Ranchers

    Rosendale Press|Aug 11, 2021

    Washington, DC - On Aug. 5 Representative Rosendale along with Representative Khanna (D-CA) introduced the USA Beef Act to support American ranchers. This legislation is a companion bill to Senator Rounds’ (R-SD) legislation introduced today in the Senate. This bipartisan bill would amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to ensure that any beef labeled a “Product of USA.” is in-fact a product exclusively born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States. Under current law, meatpackers are allowed to import cattle raised in foreign count...

  • MedStart Program Sparks High School Students Interest In Healthcare

    Anna Dragseth|Aug 11, 2021

    MedStart is a summer program aimed at developing the next generation of health care providers. It is hosted by the Montana AHEC (Area Health Education Center) and the Montana Hospital Association. MedStart provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of health care careers through simulation activities, which includes dissections, nursing simulation lab, dental assisting, health information technology demonstrations, mock disaster training/EMS, Cadaver lab and X-Ray activities. The...

  • Rimrock Cabinet Co., Sidney, Holds Ribbon Cutting

    Aug 11, 2021

  • 15th Annual ND Chokecherry Festival 2021, Aug. 13-14, Williston

    Aug 11, 2021

    Friday, Aug. 13 4 p.m. - Nemont 1000 Burger Feed at Pavilion 4-5 p.m. - Live Music on Stage: Andrew Savoia with DJaden 4:30 p.m. - Free Ice Cream with chokecherry syrup with Keel Boat area 5:30-6:30 p.m.- Live Music on Stage: Ben Johnson & Schmitty Music Jam 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Street Performance near Dog Park: Justin Ward 6 p.m. - Kids Money Dig south of Pavilion near volleyball courts 7-8:30 p.m. - Live Music on stage: Mooncats 7-8 p.m. - Street Performance near Dog Park: Heather Rae 10 p.m. Lite Brite Run Saturday, Aug. 14 7:30-8:30 a.m. - Padd...

  • Letter To The Editor

    Jordan Hall|Aug 11, 2021

    In 2018, Medicaid Expansion was on the ballot and Richland County voters against funding the welfare program by 67%, an overwhelming majority. In 2019, former Rep. Joel Krautter crossed party lines to vote with his Democrat colleagues and fellow “Solutions Caucus” Republicans to narrowly pass Medicaid Expansion. In other words, Rep. Krautter voted against the will of his constituents. However, in an op-ed published April 14, 2019 in another publication, Krautter explained his reasoning for votin...

  • 2021 State Meet Sidney Tiger Sharks Results Columbia Falls July 31-Aug. 1

    Aug 11, 2021

    The Sidney Tiger Sharks had 2 high point trophies at the State Meet in Columbia Falls, July 31-Aug. 1. Toby Kleinke 8 and under boys; and Morgan Kindopp 11-12 girls which ended up being a 3 way tie. Boys 100 Free Relay 8 & Under: A Relay, 1st Place, Wyatt Johns, Kamden Johnson, Crew Falcon, Toby Kleinke Girls 100 Free Relay 8 & Under: A Relay, 1st Place, Paisley Obergfell, Ella Laqua, Harper Danielson, Braya Radke Boys 100 Free Relay 9-10: A Relay, 2nd Place, Braydon Herbel, Toryn Gonsalez,...

  • Oil And Gas Operations Can Fuel Montana's Economic Recovery

    Duane Mitchell - Loren Young - Shane Gorder|Aug 11, 2021

    Aug. 3 - It is no secret that Montana is full of natural resources. Access to an abundance of fossil fuels and renewable resources makes our state one of the nation’s largest energy suppliers, and our communities have long benefitted from the revenue generated by statewide oil and natural gas operations — especially in Richland County. As Richland County Commissioners, we are well-versed in oil and gas operations and understand just how critical oil and gas tax revenue is for local and state budgets. We are at the heart of Montana’s oil and g...

  • New Area Child Care Substitute Services Seeks Applicant

    Suzy Bertsche|Aug 11, 2021

    • Launch of Childcare Connect Montana will connect trained substitute staff with child care programs • Applications are now open to become a substitute child care staff • Substitutes set their own wage and hours while giving back to their community through caring for and educating Montana’s children Havre, MT - Childcare Connect Montana is looking for applicants to become substitute child care staff. The new service links qualified, fully trained staff with nearby child care programs on an easy to use online platform. Substitutes have the fre...

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Sidney, Aug. 17

    Aug 11, 2021

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org....

  • MT Dept. Of Agriculture Shares Best Practices For Hay Shipments To Prevent Noxious Weeds & Pests

    Chelsi Bay|Aug 11, 2021

    Helena - As Montana agricultural producers strive to find adequate feed for livestock during severe drought conditions and a damaging wildfire season, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing guidance for out-of-county or state shipments of hay to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and other invasive pests. “The need for hay far outweighs our supply right now in Montana,” said Acting Director Christy Clark. “We recognize the need to find hay for our producers, but there can be some very serious consequences if we don’t do our...

  • Leasing & Tax Policy Proposals Threaten U.S. Energy Independence

    Aug 11, 2021

    By Senator Steve Hinebauch (R-Wibaux); Senator Kenneth Bogner (R-Miles City); Representative Jerry Schillinger (R-Circle); Representative Brandon Ler (R-Sidney); and Representative Bob Phalen (R-Glendive) In Montana, we are far away from the hustle and bustle of Washington. Instead of busy streets and crowded communities, our state is full of pristine mountains, flowing rivers, and vibrant ecosystems. Montana’s environment is the envy of states across the country, and we must be sure that any policy that comes forth in our nation’s capital doe...

  • Dillon Price: A Truly Inspiring Driver

    Anna Dragseth|Aug 11, 2021

    Dillon Price, Glendive, originally of Plentywood, has been racing circle track for the past eight years with his No. 308 race car; racing at several tracks throughout the area including Mandan, Dickinson, Williston, Estevan, Billings, Belgrade, and Great Falls. He started in the IMCA Sport Mod class and moved up to racing IMCA A Modified two years ago, after being diagnosed with Leukemia. He said, "I've always wanted to race A-Mods so I just thought I'm going to move up just in case I won't be...

  • Summit Midstream Partners, LP Announces Agreements To Resolve 2015 Discovery Of Produced Water Release

    Summit Midstream Partners - LP|Aug 11, 2021

    Houston - Aug. 5 - PRNewswire -- Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) ("Summit", "SMLP" or the "Partnership") announced that it has entered into criminal and civil agreements to resolve previously disclosed government investigations into the discovery, in Jan. 2015 of a discharge of produced water into Blacktail Creek, near Marmon, ND ("2015 Blacktail Release") and failure to report the spill on a timely basis. The discharge emanated from a ruptured pipeline owned by a Summit operating subsidiary, Meadowlark Midstream Company, LLC ("Meado...

  • Montana Wage Laws & Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate Program

    Alzada Drane|Aug 11, 2021

    The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Thursday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Logan Jackson, Compliance Education Specialist with the Department of Labor & Industry Employment Relations Division will provide an overview of current Montana wage law and the Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate program. The presentation will also address requirements and common misconceptions regarding Montana wage law, employment relationships, and differing applications of employment relationships. Additionally, this...

  • Richland County Fair Highlights

    Aug 11, 2021

  • Michael Ward Kummer, 69, Watford City, ND

    Aug 11, 2021

    Memorial services for Michael “Mike” Kummer, 69, Watford City, ND will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Reverend Paul Balabad and Pastor Adrian Timmons officiating. Inurnment will follow the memorial service in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulksersons.com. Mike passed away on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at McKenzie County Health Center, Watford Cit...