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Sidney, MT – Sept. 30 – The Richland County Ambulance Service is looking for compassionate, hard-working, dynamic individuals to become members of its life-saving service. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training class will start in early November and will finish the end of March. The course includes classroom participation and offers hands-on skills stations that work to develop teamwork skills and prepare students for real life emergency situations. "We set up stations where the tra...
Democratic candidate for Montana's US House of Representatives Kathleen Williams visited Sidney Oct. 2. Williams spoke to supporters at Greg Miller's shop near Miller's Corner. She will face serving Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Matt Rosendale in the Nov. 3 election. Williams spoke about her background and her history serving in the nonpartisan Environmental Quality Council of the Montana Legislature and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks....
Cooks on Main is celebrating 10 years on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 4-8 p.m. and wants to thank the community and surrounding areas with free giveaways, in-store sales, and specials galore! "I can't believe how quickly the last 10 years have flown by!! I love this community and every day that I get to come into work with my Cooks on Main family. Our loyal customers, staff, and vendor partners have made owning my own specialty kitchen store so fun and exciting" stated owner Angela Skogen. Cooks on...
If you have questions about voting in McKenzie County, you can contact the McKenzie County Auditor by calling, 701-444-3616 or email, [email protected] or visit https://county.mckenziecounty.net/ usrfiles/Nov_2020_Election_Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf. McKenzie County is a Vote By Mail County so many of our citizens vote by mail or in person through absentee balloting before Election Day. On Election Day three (3) vote centers will be open where any McKenzie County qualified elector can vote on Election Day between 9 a.m.-7 p.m....
Upper Missouri District Health is hosting several community vaccination clinics for $25 or billed through insurance with a copy of your insurance card. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Watford City Civic Center Walk In Clinic Tuesday, Oct. 20, 12-6 p.m., McKenzie County Public Works Building Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Watford City Civic Center Walk In Clinic School district vaccination clinic details for students of McKenzie County School District #1 - visit https://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us, click on Departments, Health Services and...
Funeral services for Donald Nollmeyer, 73, Savage, MT will be 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Yellowstone Community Church, Savage, MT with Pastor Butch Hart officiating. 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. Donald Floyd Nollmeyer was born June 1,1947, to Henry and Marilyn (Matthews) Nollmeyer, Glendive, MT and died on Sept. 18, 2020, Billings, MT. Don was raised on the...
Sidney - The deadline for the Census Contest has been extended to Oct. 31! Thanks to an Instagrant from the @LOR Foundation, 12 lucky people will win $100 in Sidney Chamber Bucks! Entering is easy! All you have to do is text a picture of the confirmation page when you complete the census! Mention another person’s name in your entry and you both have a chance to win! Don’t forget that thousands of community dollars are on the line for every single person that is not included in the 2020 census! An incomplete census count will mean less mon...
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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. To minimize time in the waiting area, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your appointment. Face masks are required....
Kiwanis apples and pears will be available for pickup this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Johnson Hardware’s warehouse, Sidney. Fruit will be at Johnson Hardware & Furniture after that. Please plan to pick up your fruit immediately since it is very perishable. Kiwanis would like to thank everyone who purchased fruit this year. All proceeds benefit youth in our area....
Agriculture is the backbone of the MonDak region and it's time to celebrate this year's harvest with The Roundup's 17th annual Harvest Festival Oct. 21-30. Make It With Sugar Whip up your tastiest creations Friday, Oct. 23 and bring them to Yellowstone Marketplace, 102 N Central Ave. between 9-10 a.m. for a chance to win a $50 prize from area merchants. Cooks also receive a 5 lb. bag of sugar for each entry. The Peoples Choice winner will win a $100 gift card. Enter in cakes, cookies, pies,...
In the spirit of Co-op Month Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative (LYREC) will be holding a book, game, and food drive throughout the month of October. Unfortunately, the seniors and children have felt the impact of social isolation with the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to shine light on this pandemic, LYREC will be collecting new and used books, puzzles, games, crafts etc. The donations will be distributed to several organizations throughout the LYREC service territory. The Richland County Food Bank is continuously in need of...
If an apple a day can keep the doctor away, what will a flu vaccine get you? The answer may be better health today and improved odds of maintaining your brain power in the future. The risks posed by the flu are pretty self-evident for older adults. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 35.5 million people in the U.S. contracted the flu, resulting in 34,200 deaths. Of those fatalities, about 75% were among people over age 65. While we’re waiting on the COVID-19 vaccine… And the ongoing COVID-19 pan...
Sidney – MSU Extension Richland County is offering Active Parenting Classes. The school years of your child’s life can present many different changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The Active Parenting 4th Edition program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as teaching responsibility, encouraging school success, how to defuse power struggles, and much more. Classes start Tues., Oct. 13, at...
Jenna Phillips, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Practicing Counselor located in Sidney. She is currently accepting new patients for in-person (subject to change due to COVID) and video telehealth therapy. Jenna is experienced in providing a variety of modalities for adults with life and/or emotional concerns. "My goal is to bring awareness and support to those who are struggling, especially during such a challenging time surrounding COVID", she said. Jenna specializes in trauma informed care...
Washington – The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed a measure from Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-MT) to ensure the Sidney and Kinsey Irrigation Districts continue receiving affordable power that enables irrigation. “This critical legislation ensures many family farms in eastern Montana have access to reliable irrigation, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law,” Gianforte said. “Agriculture is Montana’s top industry, and I’ll continue working hard to protect it.” “This is about protecting Mont...
The following are new progress updates regarding ongoing construction projects throughout the City of Williston. Preparation for road striping of the 16th Ave. W and 26th St. intersection and as well as the fully paved 16th Ave. extension began on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Road striping starts on Wednesday, Sept. 30 with landscaping operations ongoing. Permanent signage will follow shortly after. The intersection will transition from a 3-way to a 4-way stop when the 16th Ave. extension opens in mid-October. At that time, a footpath that spans the...
U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen called the plaintiffs’ claims that voting by mail would lead to widespread fraud “a fiction.” A federal judge rejected a lawsuit brought by Republican groups seeking to halt mail-in voting during Montana’s November election, calling the plaintiffs’ claims that voting by mail would lead to widespread fraud “a fiction.” Last month, President Donald Trump’s campaign, the Montana Republican Party, the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee sued Gov. Steve Bullock and Sec...
The Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions. There are a few considerations when choosing which non-food items to hand out. First, some non-food items still contain food allergens, such as some brands of moldable clay, may contain wheat. Additionally, try to choose latex-free...
Missoula - The Montana economy could receive a significant boost in revenue, if it were to tax the sale of legalized recreational cannabis, according to a new study released today by researchers at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Montana. “Our independent research utilized the extensive survey based data that is publicly available, detailing the frequency of cannabis use of both Montana residents and visitors to give us a good understanding of potential tax revenue on legalized retail cannabis s...
With ever increasing demands on our personal and professional time in today’s busy society, learning to juggle multiple tasks at once is something we all face daily. As a result, a new traffic safety epidemic has emerged on America’s roadways that demand immediate attention: Distracted Driving. In 2019, 63 Montanans were killed out of the 7,075 crashes involving a distracted driver. One of the most alarming and widespread forms of distracted driving is cell phone usage. According to a study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, sen...
MonDak area sugar beet receiving stations have been receiving truckloads of sugar beets since the end of September. The Sugar Valley site kicked off sugar beet pre-pile on Monday, Sept. 21. Followed by the Sidney factory yard, which began on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and the Savage site, Friday, Sept. 25; Culbertson and Pleasant View started pre-pile on Monday, Sept. 28. As of Tuesday, Sept. 29, Duane Peters, Sidney Sugars Incorporated Agriculture Manager, estimated harvest to be "roughly 10%...
Helena, MT – Big Sky Care Connect's (BSCC) Chief Administrative Officer Jean Branscum moderated a roundtable discussion with Gov. Steve Bullock last Thursday at Riverstone Health, Billings to discuss the roll out of Big Sky Care Connect, Montana's state designated health information exchange (HIE). RIVERSTONE CEO and President John Felton, Rimrock CEO Lenette Kosovich and Dr. Randy Thompson with Billings Clinic joined them. Before the launch of BSCC, Montana was one of just three states w...
The Oliver County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Center. Team members are Breanna Hosman, Hebron; Olivia Klein, Max, and Reanna Schmidt, Katie Frank, Breanna Vosberg and Rylee Hintz, Center. Hosman received the Head of the Herd Award as the top-scoring individual in the 4-H division. The Oliver County team is coached by Rick Schmidt. The team will represent North Dakota at the National Invitational 4-H Range...
