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The Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta will take place on Friday, September 7 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Admission is only $5 with children 5 and under admitted free. The four events of the rodeo, including team trailering, team doctoring, team mugging and saddle bronc riding, promise great action and fun as the cowboys show off their skills. Little buckaroos can get in on the action too, by participating in mutton bustin' and stick horse...
On Thursday, September 20 come enjoy a pitchfork fondue of flat iron steak, salad, potato and dessert. This event takes place at Richland County Fairgrounds, old commercial building. Beer, wine, pop and water will be available for purchase. The social begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and music to follow. The $30 tickets will be available at Tami Maltese CPA office; Fink Dental Center and St. Matthew’s Church (after mass only). Please purchase your tickets one week prior to the event. St. Matthew’s Charitable Foundation sponsors this eve...
Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9, gather with park rangers, astronomers and storytellers for three days and nights of dark sky appreciation and exploration in Theodore Roosevelt National Park at Medora, ND. Enjoy daytime activities on Saturday and Sunday: Discovery Dome Theater, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., South Unit Visitor Center; kids’ crafts and activities, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; rocket building and launching, 1-4 p.m., Chimney Park, Medora; solar viewing, 1-4 p.m., Des Monies Park, Medora and solar system hikes, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., Des M...
It's that time of year again! Let us help you clean out your closets for fall! The annual E-rase your E-waste collection event is coming up on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 in Sidney and MonDak area residents are invited to bring their damaged and outdated electronic equipment for free recycling. Now in its 14th year, E-rase your E-waste has recycled approximately 460,000 pounds (230 TONS!) of electronic waste to date! Yellowstone E-waste Solutions of Billings is again the e-cycler for the...
What once started out as a dream is slowly turning into reality for Lane Berg, an aspiring bull rider, entrepreneur, and student at Dickinson State University. Berg grew up on a farm 40 miles west of Fargo, North Dakota where he and his family raised beef and longhorn cattle. "I grew up raising cattle and helping neighbors as a ranch hand," said Berg. He attended high school at Central Cass and is now attending college at Dickinson State University (DSU) in Dickinson, ND where he is pursuing a...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Winter hours begin Sept. 4: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CT Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Fort Buford is closed. Sept. 16: Concert at the Confluence, 3 p.m. CT. The public is invited to a concert featuring City Band from Williston. Sept. 20: Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 p.m. J...
BILLINGS, MT – RiverStone Health and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services have reported the first human death this year in Montana from West Nile Virus (WNV). The death was reported in an elderly Yellowstone County male who died after a brief stay in a Billings hospital. This is the first WNV associated death in the state since 2016. As of August 29th, there were 19 confirmed human cases of WNV in Montana appearing in Carbon, Cascade, Lewis and Clark, McCone, Roosevelt, Toole, Valley, and Yellowstone counties. There h...
If you love to sew garments or even quilts from wool, then you may be interested in the Montana Make It With Wool contest coming up soon! The contest’s objectives are: to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabric and yarns, encourage personal creativity, recognize creative skills and develop life skills. Make plans now to enter this exciting contest. The District 5 contest will be held in Sidney, MT early October. The contest is open to everyone living in District 5 and includes the categories: Pre-Teen – 12 and under, Juniors – 17-24...
The Northeastern Arts Network presents the season opener of the 2018-19 Big Sky Concert Series with Montana Repertory Theatre's presentation of "Morgan and Merlin: Swords, Sorcery, and How to be a Hero". This magical, mystical tale whisks us to another place and time where knights and dragons, kings and wizards rub elbows with a modern-day sorceress with a fantastic surprise up her bejeweled sleeve. The play, written by Laramie Dean, will present themes of vengeance and redemption as Merlin,...
Sidney, MT – Diabetes affects people of all ages, but it occurs more often in older adults. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one in every four Americans over the age of 65 has diabetes. Managing diabetes can be tough, but support from health care providers, diabetes educators, community resources and friends and family can make it much easier. The first step to better managing diabetes and high blood sugar is to learn more about it. Montana State University Extension is partnering with others to offer a series of six, f...
Sidney, MT – MSU Extension Richland County and District II Alcohol and Drug Program is offering Active Parenting Classes. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling a household, the first five years of your child’s life are extremely important. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The First Five Years program is a four-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as ages and stages of development, effective discipline that young children can understand, schoo...
The McKenzie County Heritage Association is joining with the American Legion ND Post 29, Watford City and ND Post 94, Alexander, to celebrate the WWI 100th Anniversary in conjunction with the annual McKenzie County Heritage Day on Sept. 15; 11 am - 5 pm at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 950 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Enjoy an all around patriotic day beginning at 11 am with a Flag Raising and Flag Folding Ceremony conducted by the American Legion. The ceremony...
Oasis Petroleum's Alexander office gave away over 100 bikes and helmets to kids ages 0-14 during the Old Settler's Day Celebration in Alexander. The event called the "Oil Field Community Appreciation Bike Giveaway," will took place at noon on Main Street in Alexander on Sept. 1. This is the second year Oasis has held the bike giveaway during Old Settler's Day. This year the bike donations have more than doubled. The bikes were donated and delivered to the Oasis Alexander office by their...
In January of this year, The Roundup printed a request from Josiah, a fifth grade student from Payallup, Washington, tasked with collecting information about Montana for a school project. The Roundup readers were more than generous in helping Josiah, leading to him earning an A+ on his project. Josiah was assigned Montana for Cascade Christian Elementary School's state project, which included collecting information and crafting both a written report and a float display. Josiah contacted The...
Sidney, MT– StrongPeople (also known as StrongWomen), is a moderate strength training program designed to help improve and increase muscle mass, strength, balance, bone density, arthritis symptoms and more as people age. These classes are for anyone and everyone, no matter your skill level. There are exercise modifications geared towards each participant’s abilities. To learn more about the program, attend an informational meeting at the Sidney Senior Center on Wednesday, September 19, at 9 a.m. If you have any question, please contact the MSU...
Moving to a new place is easier when you get plugged into your community. That's why the Watford City Economic Development Corporation, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first community Welcome to Watford Celebration, September 14, 2018 from 5-7 pm at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Whether you've been in the community for a week or a hundred years, the celebration is designed to help you learn more about the area and how...
The Department has openings for Hike the Maah Daah Hey Trail, an educational event for women scheduled Sept. 8-9. Women interested in attending the workshop must enroll by contacting Brian Schaffer at 701-328-6312, or email [email protected]. Participants will hike a 16-mile portion of the newest stretch of the Maah Daah Hey Trail south of Medora from Burning Coal Vein to Tom’s Wash. The Maah Daah Hey Trail offers unparalleled views of the Badlands in North Dakota. Activity level for this hike is STRENUOUS, due to the rough terrain of the b...
MEDORA, N.D. – The popular History Alive programs at the Chateau de Mores State. Historic Site during/September include portrayal of the Madame de Mores. Presentations will be held on the Chateau veranda on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT). History Alive programs are free and open to the public. The Madame de Mores (Medora) will appear at the Chateau Sept. 8. Portrayed by Karen Nelson, this program will center on Madame de Mores’ return to Medora in 1903 after spending summers at the Chateau from 1883 to 188...
The Long X Arts Foundation is teaming up with Watford City Parks and Recreation to offer a wide variety of art classes for kids of all ages. Class sessions will be weekly starting September 10 through November 16 at the Rough Rider Center. “This partnership with Parks and Recreation is exciting because it provides us more support as an organization and allows us to provide a wider variety of classes that are more accessible and affordable for our youth,” said Jessie Scofield, McKenzie County Tourism Art and Event Director. All classes will be...
Did you know you could transfer your real property in Montana to one or more beneficiaries without probate? With a beneficiary deed you can pass your interest in Montana real property to a grantee beneficiary, but the deed is only effective upon your death. Grantee beneficiaries may be your spouse, children, relatives, friends, or charitable organizations, such as the 4-H program in Richland County. Your grantee beneficiary has absolutely no ownership rights in your Montana real property until you die. Creditors of your grantee beneficiary or...
Congressman Greg Gianforte (left) meets in Sidney on Friday, August 31 at the MSU Extension Office to discuss local issues. Also pictured are Sidney mayor, Rick Norby (center) and state Senator, Steve Hinebaugh (right). (Photo by Jordan Hall)...
XTO Energy donated $50,000 for an urgent care room and $10,000 for a defibrillator at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Watford City, on Aug. 29. "We are thrilled to receive the $50,000 for this urgent care room," stated Patsy Levang, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Board Chair. The money is enough for the equipment in the room and provides supplies for several months. The urgent care room is of vital importance to the triage area in the emergency wing of the hospital. XTO also donated...
The sugar beet leaves are starting to turn yellow as the plants mature and growers and Sidney Sugars gear up for this year's harvest. Early harvest will start September 10 at the Sugar Valley (Fairview) station followed by the factory district on the 11th, Savage the 17th, Culbertson the 19th , Pleasant View the 24th and Powder River October 1st. Acres and tons will initially be limited as crews make sure pilers are operating correctly. The factory will begin slicing on September 12, four days a...
Located seven miles north of Alexander, North Dakota sits The Wahlstrom Farm. The 4,000-acre farm consists of mainly spring wheat, barley, flax, lentils, soybeans, and durum. The farm is operated by Cameron and his dad Craig Wahlstrom. Cameron is a fourth generation farmer. "Farming has always been in the family. My great grandfather Axel Wahlstrom homesteaded near Alexander in the late 1800s and started farming. After Axel, my grandpa John took over the farm and later passed the farm on to my...
This past Inter-Campaign (Summer) has been busy shipping our sugar across the U.S. to our customers. As we do each year, we end campaign with our sixteen storage bins completely full of sugar. Now, as we approach the end of summer and a new campaign, our bins are nearly empty and we are ready for new sugar. Summer is also a busy time for the factory as we perform regular maintenance and complete special projects and Capital improvements. One of the projects we have completed is our new Pebbled...
