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  • NDRA Rodeo Slated For Sept. 24-25 In Watford City

    Anna Dragseth|Sep 22, 2021

    This year, the McKenzie County Cowboys Association will be hosting the North Dakota Rodeo Association Championship Finals Rodeo at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, Watford City, on Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday. The NDRA Rodeo will include a rodeo dance, The Mud Butte Band, a ranch rodeo, and vendors. The Finals Rodeo will feature the top contestants in each standard event and pit them against the top stock in the state. Events that will be at the finals rodeo is...

  • E-Waste Collection Sept 24-25 In Sidney & Fairview

    Beth Redlin|Sep 22, 2021

    The 17th annual “Erase your Ewaste” event gets underway in Sidney this coming Friday, Sept. 24 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, according to Event Coordinator Heather Luinstra. Sidney’s event begins Friday and then continues from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 25. Fairview’s event will be Saturday only from 10 a.m.-noon, at the water d...

  • Ball In The House, America's Got Talent Finalists, To Perform In Watford City Sept. 24

    Jessie Veeder Scofield|Sep 22, 2021

    Watford City Area Concert Association is kicking off the 2021-22 concert series with one of the most popular forms of musical performance – A Cappella! BALL IN THE HOUSE will visit Watford City on Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Rough Rider Center Convention Hall. The Concert Association is offering this as a FREE kickoff concert to encourage people to come and learn what the concert series is all about. Based in Boston, MA and having been in existence for over 20 years, Ball In The House is a h...

  • New Richland County Fair Manager Focuses On Connecting Community & County Fair

    Anna Dragseth|Sep 22, 2021

    As of Sept. 13, Pamela Shelmidine-Wipf joined the Richland County Fair & Rodeo as the new fairgrounds manager. With this position, she oversees the day-to-day operation of the fairgrounds, including regular maintenance and rental of the buildings. She will also procure the entertainment for the fair and oversee the logistics of Richland County Fair & Rodeo. "Everything has been going well. I am enjoying getting to know the fair staff and the 4-H staff. I look forward to meeting more of the...

  • R&L Homecoming

    Sep 22, 2021

    The Richey/Lambert Fusion held their homecoming on Sept. 17. The Fusion won their homecoming volleyball game against Savage 3-1 Friday afternoon. On Friday night the Fusion defeated Gardiner 55-0....

  • (Updated 9-22-21) Gary Paulson, 69, Cartwright, ND

    Sep 22, 2021

    Funeral services for Gary Paulson, 69 of Cartwright are at 10:00 A.M., (MDT), Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post #114 of Fairview and the Montana Army Honor Guard will be at 2:00 P.M., (CDT) in the Nameless Cemetery, Cartwright, ND under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from...

  • Annette I. Johnson, 96, Sidney, MT, formerly of Williston, ND

    Sep 22, 2021

    Funeral services for Annette I. Johnson, 96, Sidney, MT formerly of Williston, ND is at 10:30 a.m., MDT, Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m. CDT in Riverview Cemetery, Williston, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 from noon-5 p.m. MDT, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at w...

  • (Updated 9-23-21) Gail M. Christensen, 78, Sidney, MT

    Sep 22, 2021

    Visitation for Gail M. Christensen will be held Friday, September 24, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. at People's Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor Susan Watterson officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gail Marcia Christensen was born on July 22, 1943, in Sidney, Montana to Victor and Anna (Zimmerle)...

  • Flu Myths…Busted!

    Stephanie Ler|Sep 22, 2021

    There are so many myths about the flu and the flu shot all over the Internet, so in preparation for the Drive Thru Mass Flu Shot Clinic at Richland County Fire Hall, Sept. 30, we’ve busted a few myths wide open. The first, and biggest, myth is that the flu went away. Unfortunately, that isn’t true. While it is true that there were no cases of influenza reported in the 2020-2021 flu season, scientists and public health professionals believe that our actions to protect against the spread of COVID-19 also protected us from the flu. Both dis...

  • MHSA/Stockman Bank Regular Season Local Recognition Sportsman Program Announced

    Sep 22, 2021

    The MHSA/Stockman Bank Regular Season Local Recognition Sportsman Program award will be presented after the conclusion of each home Sidney Eagles games. The winner(s) of the Sportsmanship Award will be announced and presented with a medal. Home football games are: Sept. 24, Fergus; Oct. 8, Billings Central; Oct. 22, Glendive. Home volleyball games are: Oct. 2, Glendive; Oct. 16, Glasgow; Oct. 23, Fergus; Oct. 30, Miles City. The selection committee consists of table workers, game officials,...

  • Amber Severson Completes National Endowment For The Humanities Workshop

    Ray Locker|Sep 22, 2021

    The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is pleased to announce that Amber Severson, a social studies teacher at Alexander Public School, Alexander, ND, successfully completed our workshop for educators this summer sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. "Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and the Japanese American Incarceration" taught a total of 72 educators over two weeks about the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II and the related issues of the treatment of...

  • Crop Insurance Deadline Nears In MT, ND, SD & WY

    Sep 22, 2021

    Billings - USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers of fall-planted crops in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2022 crop year before the Sept. 30 sales closing date. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the Sept. 30 sales closing date to do so. The Sept. 30 sales closing date applies to the following crops and states: Fall Planted Wheat with Winter Coverage - Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming; Forage Production - M...

  • Next Presentation Of Eastern Montana Business Webinars Sept. 23

    Sep 22, 2021

    Jeanne Stone-Shedden, Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services counselor will present information on Accommodation in the Workplace on Thursday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Ms. Stone-Shedden will look at several common disabilities that are seen in the workplace due to aging or injury and discuss what is reasonable and how to have that conversation with an employee. She will also provide examples and resources that can be used by both employees and employers. Jeanne Stone-Shedden started at Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind...

  • Alexander Homecoming Highlights

    Sep 22, 2021

    Alexander held their homecoming Sept 7-11. The comets fell to Ray on Sept. 7 and Trenton on Sept. 9 in volleyball. The comet football team lost to Lewis & Clark 12-36 on Sept. 10....

  • Watford City Heritage Day

    Sep 22, 2021

    Watford City Heritage Park held their annual Heritage Day on Sept. 18...

  • Alexander Old Settlers' Day

    Sep 22, 2021

  • Celtic Guitarist Jerry Barlow To Perform At Sidney-Richland County Library, Sept. 23

    Sep 22, 2021

    The Sidney-Richland County Library is pleased to welcome acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller Jerry Barlow for a special concert. The program will be held Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 121 3rd Ave. NW, Sidney. The concert is sponsored by the library and is free to the community. As a touring performer, Barlow travels throughout the Midwest, South and Rocky Mountain regions presenting his program of music, history, and humor from the British Isles. Before the closing of the border, Barlow spent several weeks in Cape...

  • Sidney Area Leadership Class Looking for Community Input

    Sep 22, 2021

    The Sidney Area Leadership Class kicked off this month. The task force that oversees this committee would like to reincorporate the class project that used to be a requirement of this program. A “call for suggestions” is being put out to the community in order to give the class some feedback from the community on worthy needs. Ultimately the class will select a project from the suggestions or their own ideas in November at their Skills Development session. Some projects completed in the past include: Park and Fair signage, the Richland Cou...

  • MSU To Offer Pest Management Tour Across Eastern Montana In October

    MSU News Service|Sep 22, 2021

    Bozeman —The Montana State University Pesticide Education Program, with assistance from the Montana Department of Agriculture, is offering a pest management tour for pesticide applicators at 10 locations across eastern Montana from Oct. 4-8. Those in the state’s Private Applicator Training District 4 need to earn six private applicator credits before Dec. 31 to avoid losing their certification, according to MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp. District 4 includes Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McC...

  • American Legion All Class Fall Roundup Results Williston Basin Speedway Sept. 17-18

    Sep 22, 2021

    Friday, Sept. 17 Results IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1 1st Place: Andrew Bertsch, Minot, ND, 146 2nd Place: John Flory Jr, Williston, ND, 18 3rd Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 4th Place: Cody Dignan, Burlington, ND, 04 5th Place: Phillip Grile, Williston, ND, 15W 6th Place: Kenneth Prentice, Williston, ND, 133 7th Place: Dennis Breivik II, Williston, ND, 11B 8th Place: Dawson Reese, Williston, ND, 13R IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 2nd Place: Ed...

  • Fairview Warriors vs Lodge Grass Indians

    Sep 22, 2021

    Fairview Warriors traveled to Lodge Grass to play against the Lodge Grass Indians. Fairview won 62-20....

  • Sidney City Council Requests Public Comments

    Sep 22, 2021

    Sidney City Council is requesting any public comment on Ordinance 590 (Sidewalk Obstructions) this coming Monday, September 27th at 5:30 PM at City Hall. If you are unable to attend, you’re welcome to submit your comments to the City Clerk at [email protected]....

  • Richland Rangers Registration

    Sep 22, 2021

    The Richland Rangers have opened registration for this coming season. Visit www.richlandrangers.org to register your player and for additional information. Online registration will end October 1. For more information contact Tim Averett at 406-489-0169....

  • Cheryl Dehner, 58, Poplar, MT

    Sep 22, 2021

    Funeral services for Cheryl Dehner, 58, Poplar, MT, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 at Faith Free Lutheran Church, Brockton, MT, with Pastor Brandon Marchner officiating. Visitation will start 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at the church. 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. Cheryl passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND....

  • MTVAHCS Hosts Virtual Town Hall for All Veterans on September 28

    Sep 22, 2021

    FORT HARRISON, Mont.— The Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is hosting a virtual town hall for all Veterans from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 28. Veterans can join by phone at 866-478-3358 or visit www.access.live/MontanaVATownHall for a livestreamed video. The town hall will also be livestreamed on the Montana VA Facebook page. “It is more important than ever to be engaged with your healthcare, and we are grateful for the many ways Veterans have remained connected during the pandemic,” said MTVAHCS Executive Director Dr. Judy Hayman. “We unde...