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Researching the introduction of The Roundup has been a story in itself. Luckily, back in 2017 we received an email from Carol (Duncanson) Jolin telling us that she and her husband, Dean, started a shopper called "Sunbeam" in the 1960s in Mott, ND. "It was very successful so when we sold my father's night club business, we thought it'd be great to duplicate the "Sunbeam" type shopper in Watford City in 1974. We had a typewriter, a Compugraphic and office supplies¼¼and had everything...
The Border Battle High School Basketball Showcase to be held at the Rough Rider Center and Watford City High School Dec. 13-14 will include girls’ and boys’ teams from North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. Teams will include Watford City, Alexander, Belfield, Hazen, New Town, Dickinson Trinity, Ray, South Heart, ND. Joining them will be Terry and Bainville, MT, and Lemmon, SD. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. There will be three games. Saturday’s schedule starts at 11:15 a.m. and includes 10 games. Child passes are: $8 or weekend $12....
Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) has successfully attained $145,000 to conduct a county-wide economic development survey to determine what our current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are. REDC hired Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson (KLJ) to conduct the strategic planning and preparation for the economic diversification and comprehensive economic development strategies. The first stage of the project is to gather information from the residents and the public of Richland County....
No memorial service is planned currently. Next summer, the family intends to honor Janet and her late husband's last wishes to have their ashes spread across Montana's Big Sky Country Janet E. Stanford Croxton, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 26, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Born on Aug. 19, 1950, in Sidney, MT to Harold Stanford and Rosella Gunderson, Janet spent her educational years at Sidney Public Schools. She married Melvin Croxton in 1978 and they made their home in...
The creation of The Roughrider Fund was approved by the voters of the city in 1998 to support the projects that enhance Watford City and make it a great place to live and visit. The one and a half cent city sales tax has supported many projects since then. Some of the most notable projects supported include the construction of the Wild West Water Park, McKenzie Health medical complex, and The Roughrider Center. Key projects approved by The Roughrider Fund Committee in 2024 include: Business Startup & Expansion Forgivable Loan Program: Mabes Flo...
David Henry Thiessen was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2024, at the age of 92. He passed away in his sleep at his home in Waite Park, Minnesota. Funeral services were held for David Henry Thiessen, 92, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Calvary Community Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation was from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at Benson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in North Star...
Jill Staffanson-Thom, 62, Sidney, MT, passed away Nov. 11, 2024. Jill's Celebration of Life Services are planned for the spring of 2025. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Jill Staffanson Thom was born March 9, 1962, to Ramona and Leroy Staffanson, Sidney, MT. She attended Sidney High School, graduating in 1980. Active in 4-H during high school, at home Jill also showed mechanical aptitude while enjoying helping her dad in the shop. During high school and...
The MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney, hosted its annual Christmas celebration on Sunday, Dec. 8 with delightful entertainment, crafts, tasty treats and Santa Claus. Mary Anne Mercer kicked off the festivities with a talk about her new book, "Crossing the Yellowstone, The Saga of a Montana Ranch Family". MonDak executive director, Nikki Bailey-Will, described the story this way. "Books like Crossing the Yellowstone are important for preserving not only the history but also the culture of Eastern...
The Fairview Warriors traveled to Culbertson for their first (non-conference) basketball game of the season. Fairview girls worked hard and came out ahead at the end of the game with Fairview 53 to Culbertson 33. Fairview boys ran out of time and came up short with the score Culbertson 43 to Fairview 37. Fairview travels to Red Lodge for a varsity tournament Dec.13 and 14....
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Dickinson, ND, on Sunday, Jan. 8 for their 1st league game of the season. The Rangers faced off against the Outlaws defeating them 4-1. This coming weekend the Richland Ranger Bantams will head to Grand Forks, ND, to play in the B-Dubs Shootout Tournament....
If you are looking to get started with a new lease, re-negotiate one that has expired, or review lease rates, Montana State University Extension has resources to assist you whether you are the landlord or the tenant. There are four main types of ag leases, including cash leases, flexible cash leases, crop share leases, and pasture leases. A cash lease tends to be the simplest option, as the tenant pays a flat fee for the use of the land for a specific period. A flexible cash lease is an agreement that is drafted to vary depending on prices and...
The Sidney wrestling team had a stellar finish to their first tournament of the year. The Eagles placed 2nd at the Eagle Invitational tournament in Sidney last weekend. The team finished 9th in the dual tournament held on Dec. 6. Sidney Eagle Invitational 2024 Results for Sidney Varsity 103- Eli Lonski (4-2) placed 4th and scored 17.0 team points. 110 - Tyson Syth (3-0) placed 1st and scored 28.0 team points. 138 - Brenner Mullin (3-2) placed 7th and scored 13.0 team points. 144 - Aaron Schmitz...
From now through Feb. 28, 2025, every membership counts more than ever! An amazing donor has generously offered to double-match every dollar of your membership fee within the 3-month period as a donation to the James Memorial Preservation Society. For renewing members, your support counts too! Your renewed membership fee will be matched. Several tiers are available, starting at an annual student or senior member for $25. Some of the benefits include art class discounts, monthly eNews, monthly post cards announcing new exhibits, and being an int...
The Holiday Stroll is a celebration of the Holiday Season in Downtown Williston! Enjoy the holiday atmosphere and some festive shopping on Dec. 13 from 5-8 p.m. Bring the whole family down and enjoy hot chocolate, horse carriage rides, carolers, pictures with Santa, and much more!...
WILLISTON, ND – Step back in time and celebrate “Christmas at the Confluence: A Taste of Frontier Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 15, 2-4:30 p.m. CT, at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Experience holiday traditions from the 19th century and enjoy festive activities for all ages. Listen to live music, learn the history of snowshoeing in our area with guided tours, and try your hand at classic frontier crafts and homes...
Enjoy thousands of holiday lights Nov. 30-Dec. 31, in over 75 displays every evening, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from inside your vehicle. Tune to 107.1 for holiday music! Entry fee is $5 per car. Take-and-go kids crafts, interactive exhibits, elf on the shelf bingo, photo stations, and thousands of twinkling lights... join us in Williston again for the Holiday Lights Drive now through December 31, weather permitting. Check out the lighted photo op shots throughout the park. If in use, be courteous! Wait for the party to finish before approaching. Plan to...
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new way to shop locally this holiday season. Dec. 1-12, the “12 Days of Shopping” Holiday Retail Campaign features more than 44 businesses where you can shop locally for this Holiday Season. Additionally, every participating business will have a raffle box where shoppers can enter to win a raffle prize. There are lots of great prizes to win, so be sure to enter to win at each participating business. The announcement of winners will take place at the Williston Downt...
BOARD MEETING: Monday – December 16, 2024 – 5:00 PM – Rau School Library I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement f. Credit Card Bill IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel a. Kyle Kavanaugh - IT VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Portrait of a Learner b. Budget Primer c. Comprehensive Needs Assessment d. Board Trainin...
