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Burger King, Sidney's newest business, is now open for business at 416 N. Central at the Shops at Fox Run from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Sidney was chosen for their newest restaurant because of the excellent location on Highway 200. There are also plans for expansion into Williston. Burger King is based out of Ogden, Utah and is owned by Dave Harper, Meridian Restaurants Unlimited, LC. Harper's mission is "LOVE, positively impact peoples lives everyday". Director of Operations, Jen Dirk from Mand...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation and the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County is excited to host the 2nd Annual Holiday Food, Wine and Art Event, Saturday, December 8 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Grab a friend and enjoy Pride of Dakota food and wine samplings from the Pioneer Museum while professional artist Jessica Newman (from Sidney’s MonDak Heritage Center) guides you through the steps to make your own glass holiday ornament. The event will take place after the Rough Rider Center’s Christmas Fes...
On December 8th, visit the Rough Rider Center for their Christmas Fest from 12 to 5 p.m. CST. The event is family oriented and Christmas focused. A vendor show will be set up on the lower concourse, with a special “Maker’s Corner”, for those local artists and vendors who make their own products. Pictures with Santa will be available, with photos available for purchase. Kids can craft their letter to Santa, and deliver it to the big, on-site mailbox. Other activities include bounce houses in the fieldhouse, and swimming and skating. Skate renta...
Richland County Conservation District is currently accepting tree orders for spring 2019 delivery. If you are interested in planting a wind break, shelterbelt or living snow fence contact the local conservation district for assistance. Order forms are available from the conservation office. The district has a wide variety of trees available and various sizes also. Call Julie at 433-2103 x3001 to receive an order form or to place an order....
The Richland County Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for those in need is scheduled for December 8, 2018. The event will once again be held at the Masonic Temple (on Main, across from the Courthouse) in Sidney. The hours for the distribution will be from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. and recipients will be allowed to choose gifts for a child that resides full time in their home and is under the age of 18. Recipients must be residents of Richland County. The Gifts from the Heart pro...
Sandra LaRoque has always loved rock hounding, especially for Montana Moss Agates. Before his death, in 1983, Sandra's grandfather, Ervin Bottke, would make jewelry and belt buckles occasionally with cut and polished stone agate slabs from his rock hounding trips. Sandra calls this lapidary slabbing. She followed in her grandfather's footsteps and now sells her own agate creations. She does not make jewelry and belt buckles but her lampshades and sun catchers are just as beautiful. For about...
Funeral services for Steve Ler, 67, of Savage, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 1 at First Lutheran Church in Savage, MT. Visitation was Friday, November 30 from 12-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT and one hour prior to the funeral. Burial took place in Riverview Cemetery in Savage, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Steve...
Funeral services for James “Jim” Dishon, 65, of Mesquite, ND formerly of Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 30 at People’s Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor Neil Lindorff officiating. Interment was at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James “Jim” went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23. Jim passed away doing what he loved near Mesquite, NV with his son, Trevor an...
Funeral services for Ryland Christensen of Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 1 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT. Family service was Friday, November 30 at 5 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ryland passed away Tuesday, November 27 at his home....
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture congratulates the winners of the 2018 Christmas Cash Giveaway. Six local individuals won $250 and $500 prizes in Chamber Bucks on December 1 at noon during the live drawing at Reynolds, on Power 95 and the Chamber Facebook page. We thank ONEOK for sponsoring the Christmas Cash Giveaway and the Parade of Lights. The Chamber was not able to finish the live drawing because the live radio feed ended, meaning people listening at home could no longer hear the drawing. As part of the Official Rules,...
On page one of the November 28, 2018 edition of The Roundup the cutline under photo with the headline “Live Nativity” should be changed from the 18th annual parade of lights to the 19th annual parade of lights. On page 1 of the November 28, 2018 edition of The Roundup in the story “Get Your Tan on With Good to Glow” the phone number should have been 406-478-0517....
Spend a delightful afternoon at one of the prettiest spots in the area as the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Center hosts its annual Christmas get together Sunday, December 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. CST. Enjoy refreshments, crafts and a visit with Santa plus some great music. Entertainment starts at 1:15 p.m. with the Lisenbee family, followed by Sunrise Brass at 2. Greg Hager, Pro Cowboy Entertainer of the Year from North Dakota, is the featured entertainment, beginning at 3 p.m. Hager, from rural...
The Montana Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting in Fairview last Thursday concerning the proposed Fairview West project, which involves reconstructing six miles of roadway, including two miles of new alignment north of Fairview Airport to alleviate impacts from commercial truck traffic in Fairview, and improve safety. A new intersection will be constructed at the junction of Hwy 201 and 200 with input from local road users. Designs were presented at the meeting and written...
Sidney High School wrestlers finished second behind Post Falls, ID in both the dual tournament on Nov. 30 and the individual tournament held Nov. 30 - Dec. 1. Sidney Eagle Invitation – Results Day 1 (Dual Tournament) Friday, November 30, 2018 Pool A Round 1 Sidney over Lake Stevens, Wash 54-9 Post Falls, Idaho over Billings Skyview 47-12 Bozeman over Minot, ND 47-21 Billings Senior over Columbia, Idaho 32-31 Round 2 Semis - Sidney over Billings Senior 46-18 Semis - Post Falls, Idaho over B...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, located in the Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND will host the author of Pacing Dakota, Professor Thomas D. Isern, for a booktalk and autograph session on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The author will be in the house from 3 to 7 p.m. to meet readers and sign books for purchasers. At 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prof. Isern will present a booktalk and reading, which also will include original song based on stories in the book. The book will be available at the museum gift shop as well as Pride of...
Richland County Injury Prevention & DUI Task Force is continuing our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving in our county. The Holiday Token Project runs from December 23, 2018 to January 2, 2019. Free ride tokens will be provided to local establishments, Richland County Sheriff Department and Sidney Police Department. In turn the establishments, Deputies and Officers disseminate the tokens to anyone who may be impaired. Thus providing a free option to get home safe. The Task Force needs your help. After two events this...
The Sidney Lions Club donated a bench and plaque at Veterans Memorial Park as part of the "Take Part in the Park" project. The club also issued a challenge to other clubs, businesses and organizations to contribute part or all of the funds needed to purchase a bench. Arranged in front of the pavilion, the new benches are anchored in concrete and provide excellent viewing of activities on the stage. Parks and recreation director Stephanie Ridl stated that 17 more benches need to be funded, since...
The popular Don Greytak calendars are available now at area financial institutions, just in time for Christmas giving. Calendars are $15 each, with all proceeds going to benefit Montana 4-H youth. Included in each calendar are three raffle tickets for a chance to win a leather bound book of almost 30 years of Greytak calendars....
Rau Elementary School has been an integral part of this community for many years, meeting the needs of its students both in and out of district alike. However, we are finding that there is an improvement at Rau that needs to be addressed to better serve our students. To achieve that goal, the Rau School PTO is partnering with Rau Elementary to work towards the replacement of their playground equipment. Rau School takes immense pride in providing students with a quality education and facilities...
Have you had any medical expenses in the year 2018 that weren’t covered by your health insurance policy, a flexible spending account (FSA), or your Federal Health Care Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you can still open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account (MSA) by Dec. 31 and cover those expenses. If you deposit up to $3,500, (the maximum in 2018) you can reduce your Montana adjusted gross income by that amount. For individuals who have a taxable income above $17,900, this will result in a net savings of about $242. This is really a good d...
Sidney, Montana — The Richland County Health Department announced today that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments. The Richland County Health Department is one of fewer than 200 health departments that have thus far achieved accreditation through PHAB sin...
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. Dec. 9: Christmas at the Confluence, 1-5 p.m. Local artists will begin performing at 1:30 p.m., and featured artist Greg Hager will perform at 3 p.m. Visitors can create their own craft projects with the provided materials, and refreshments will be served. Free will donation. Dec.14-15: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join th...
Farmers and ranchers in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program's North Central Region (NCR-SARE) have until Dec. 6 to submit grant proposals to explore sustainable agriculture solutions to problems on the farm or ranch. "Proposals should show how farmers and ranchers plan to use their own innovative ideas to explore sustainable agriculture options and how they will share project results," says Karl Hoppe, a North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist...
This October 28, just before Halloween, four generations from the James family did something they've done through the years when they can get together. Kathy (Jess) James, her 91-year-old mother Marilyn James, sister Bonnie Guenther and her daughter Kelci Rolfstad, Kathy's niece Jessica Hanna and her daughter Lohgan gathered at Bonnie's lake house and amid much talking and laughter made lefse together. Even though Marilyn is Norwegian and German, she had never made lefse before she married her...
Outside, there was snow on the ground and a chill was in the air. This was the special day I had been waiting for all year. This was the day we would go looking for the perfect Christmas tree. We dress warm for the cold and head on out to the pickup to take the trip down the long winding narrow road in the badlands to find the magical tree that would help fill our living room with the spirit of this special time of year. The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree during my childhood was one I will...
