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The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month, so in order to shed light on this national health problem, the MonDak region will be putting on several different suicide awareness walks/runs throughout the month. The first event in this area will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, in Watford City. The Suicide Awareness Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. CDT in the parking lot of Stonehome Brewing Co. There will be routes mapped out for the 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races. There is a $30 fee for each race; all proceeds from this race...
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center Cancer Care and the Foundation for Community Care are coordinating the annual Light the Night event, set to take place Thursday, Sept.17 at Foundation Parking Lot, Sidney. Light the Night raises money to honor cancer survivors as well as loved ones who have been lost, and helps ensure the continuance of quality cancer treatment in Richland County. This year's event is looking a little different compared to previous years and offering a virtual awareness on...
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $8,400 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply online only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab apply for Grant. Applications are due Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation (MCCF)was established to fund priority needs of...
Located on the bricks outside of Door 204, Watford City, sits a brand-new mural that features contemporary and historical parts of Watford City, including badlands, Long X Bridge, oil wells, hay bales, and longhorn cattle. "The mural depicts a scene of driving into Watford City like the badlands and landscape of the area," stated Linda Roesch, the artist that painted the mural. Roesch just recently finished the mural Tuesday, Sept.1. "I really have enjoyed doing this mural. I'm glad I can do som...
The Richland Co. Health Department’s annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic is switching to a drive-through format, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Richland Co. Fire Hall, Sidney. The Drive-Thru Clinic will serve adults only, and offers both regular and high-dose flu shots. No other shots will be given during the clinic. No appointment is needed. Flu shots cannot be given to those who have animals in their vehicles. Children may be in the vehicle, but may not receive flu shots. Follow traffic signs to enter the fire hall from t...
Gordon Berndt, 95, Williston, ND, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 in Billings, MT. A private/virtual ceremony is planned for the near future in Sidney with burial to be in Sidney Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. The family is planning to have a Celebration of Life/Memorial for Gordon next summer with family and friends. Please make any memorials to your favorite charity. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared...
Funeral services for James Miller Jr., 25, Arnegard, ND were held 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND with Pastor Garrett Gudmunsen officiating. Interment was in Wilmington Lutheran Cemetery, Arnegard, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James passed away, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at his home in Arnegard, ND....
Memorial Mass for John Bauman, 81, Fairview, MT will be held at a later date at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Fairview, MT with Father Jim O’Neal as presider. A wake service was held 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Fairview, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. John passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at Sidney Health Center....
Amazing local artists, incredible food and delicious wine to taste. If that sounds like a good time, then the Art & Wine Walk on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5-8 p.m. may just be for you! Twelve downtown businesses host local artists, and have amazing food and wine available as well. The 2019 event was in April, and was sold out so make sure to get your tickets early! Must be 21+ to attend....
At the close of its inaugural Mental Health Conference the week of Sept. 14, Disability Rights Montana will be recognizing Representative Joel Krautter for his work during his freshman legislative session in 2019. During that session, Rep. Krautter sponsored and passed an important community mental health bill that established state grants for local mobile crisis units. These crisis units consist of mental health professionals that go to people in crisis to provide treatment in their homes and other community settings. The Conference, entitled...
The Svarre Foundation was established by Ingvard and Clara Svarre to assist young people serious about earning a higher education after high school. Recipient selection is based on need, scholarship and future plans. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $6,000 over a two-year period. 2020 winners are: Everett Jensen – Sidney High School Graduate. Everett will be attending MSU Bozeman pursing a degree in Civil Engineering. Cooper McGlothlin – Sidney High School Graduate. Cooper will be...
The Dayton Foundation Scholarship is awarded in honor of the late Lela Dayton, who provided in her will for assistance to college students based on need, scholarship, and future plans. Each scholarship is awarded in the amount of $6,000 over a two-year period. The 2020 winners are: Jesse Selting – Fairview High School graduate. Jesse will be attending MSU Bozeman pursuing a nursing degree. Emma Torgerson – Sidney High School graduate. Emma will be attending North Dakota State University pur...
Sidney, MT – MSU Extension Richland County and Parenting Montana are 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, school readiness, and m...
The 16th annual “Erase your Ewaste” event gets under way in Sidney this coming Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the Richland County Public Shop next to the Fairgrounds. MonDak area residents…not just Richland County…are encouraged to bring their obsolete or damaged electronic items for recycling in both Sidney and Fairview this weekend. “Let us help you with your fall cleaning,” Coordinator Heather Luinstra said. Organizers and volunteers will be following county public health guidelines for COVID-19, including wearing masks and social distancing....
The Williston Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and The James Memorial Art Center are pleased to announce plans for a community celebration to be held Sept.19, in Harmon Park in conjunction with Artfest. This year has been a year of adjustment. Band Day traditionally occurs over Mother’s Day weekend every year. This year, it was rescheduled for September as schools moved to distance learning in the spring. Artfest is held annually in the late summer. “This year, student marching bands and guest bands are not available,” commented CVB Execu...
(Updated Wednesday, September 9) On September 5, 2020 at about 1:05 pm the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing swimmer in the Yellowstone River about a mile south from Richland Park. The swimmer was identified as 13 year old Ira David Lawrence from Watford City, ND A search of the area continued for next four days by air, water and land. On Wednesday September 9, 2020 at about 1:59 pm the body of Ira Lawrence was recovered in the Yellowstone River by law e...
Funeral services for Yvonne Olson, 84, Plaza, ND will be 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Plaza, ND. Burial will follow the funeral in Van Hook Cemetery, Van Hook, ND. 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. Yvonne passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Trinity Health, Minot, ND....
The Fairview Warriors faced off against the Culbertson Cowboys on Friday, September 4. The Warriors defeated the Cowboys 48-0 (photos by Keri McPherson). For full album, click here...
Graveside service for William Dunn, 95, of Fairview, MT will be Friday, September 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Richland Memorial Park cemetery in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. William "Bill" Ellsworth Dunn was born on August 16, 1925, in Grenora, ND, to Thomas and Alma (Pederson) Dunn. Bill was the eldest of 4 children. He attended school in Alexander, ND and...
Funeral services for Donald “Don” Stambaugh, 82, Sidney, MT are at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at Richland County Event Center with Pastor Sione Fungalei of Lonsdale Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at the funeral home and one hour before service at Richland County Event Center. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www...
WILLISTON, N.D. – On September 3, Governor Doug Burgum announced changes to COVID-19 risk levels in some of North Dakota's counties. In response to the transition for Williams County from the low risk level (green) to the moderate risk level (yellow) under the ND Smart Restart color-coded health guidance, the City of Williston has introduced additional internal guidelines for workplace response and staff and visitor safety. "These guidelines are intended for general office environments and a...
Patricia Franzen, 89, formerly of Medora, ND, passed away September 10, 2020 in Billings, MT. Funeral Service 1:00 P.M. Thursday September 17 at Buffalo Gap Guest Ranch in Medora, ND. Burial to follow at Medora Cemetery. For a full obituary, please visit www.cfgbillings.com...
Funeral services for Ira David Lawrence, 13, Watford City, ND are 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Sheldon McGorman officiating. Interment will be in the Garden Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 from noon-5 p.m. at the funeral home in Watford City. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ira passed away...
