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The third week of January 2024 was a little scary for parents, school staff, and students of eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Threats were emailed and called into many different schools on more than one day, but they all seemed to be pranks, but law enforcement still responded. According to a post on their Facebook page, at about 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, Savage School, along with several other school districts across Montana, received an email stating that bombs had been placed in school locations throughout the state. The...
Funeral services for Leroy Leland, 89, of Sidney, Montana are Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm MST at the Squaw Gap Hall in McKenzie County, North Dakota with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation is Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences,...
7 was a potentially profitable year for McKenzie County, North Dakota. Several things happened that might serve to benefit the county’s economy over the following years. February KUMV The North Dakota Department of Transportation has approved a contract to begin construction work to expand Highway 85. They started work to create a four-lane highway between Watford City and the Long X Bridge in March according to a Roundup article and, “The expansion of the highway will safely accommodate more industrial, agricultural, and passenger tra...
11th Annual Cowboy Invitational Results For Sidney Jan. 12-13 103: Tyson Syth (26-11) placed 5th and scored 17.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 received a bye () (Bye) Champ. Round 2 - Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 won by fall over Austin Orminston (Hettinger/Scranton) 9-6 (Fall 1:15) Quarterfinal - Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 won by fall over Anson Taylor (Circle) 1-2 (Fall 1:28) Semifinal - Danny Green (Billings Skyview) 26-1 won by fall over Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 (Fall...
Alexander Public School was planning to hold their annual Christmas concert, Tuesday, Dec. 19. Due to an outbreak of influenza A, over 100 students were home sick. The school holiday program has been postponed until after the winter break. Students and staff have been busy decorating the hallways for a Whoville competition. Concert attendees are invited around the school to check out each entry. They've decided to keep Whoville up until after the make-up concert in January....
Alexander held their "Christmas Stroll" on Thursday, Dec. 7. The rain caused over 20 vendors to be moved inside the school, but it didn't stop a good time had by all....
Each year, the McKenzie County Community Foundation provides grants to organizations doing charitable work in McKenzie County. This year, they are awarding $13,180 towards area projects. 2023 Community Foundation awardees include: Long X Arts Foundation for their Missoula Children's Theater program; Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems towards an Infant Bereavement Program and Chronic Care Management Program; Watford City Park District for remote control car kits for youth...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
You won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion’s booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organizations will be fundraising by selling cider, hot...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
Fairview High School Gymnasium was the center for the annual Silver Bells and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 18, concluding with the Bridge Lighting event at Sundheim Park. Several local crafters set up tables with their yearly projects in the gymnasium. Artwork, natural oils, cookies, pumpkin bread and pumpkin cookies, antler horn kitchen tools, Pampered Chef, just to name a few. After the show everyone set out to Sundheim Park along the river bridge. This event had a new feature. A preview to the...
You won't want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion's booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organiza...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
Halloween is over across the MonDak area, but the fun and tradition of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is just a few short weeks away. There is so much to do that the events start well before Thanksgiving. In Fairview, Friday, Nov. 10, there will be turkey bingo at East Fairview school at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the Silver Bells Craft and Vendor Show is at Fairview High School, and from 4-8 p.m.the Lighting of the Fairview Bridge and fireworks will be at Sundheim Park. Saturday, Nov. 25 the Fairview Community...
Have you ever heard of drone racing as a school sport? This is Alexander School's second year with a drone racing team. "Drone racing is an exciting way for students to interact with others in a gaming aspect while still gaining valuable skills like critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Time management, scheduling, and commitment are also skills gained in the program," said coach Cathy White. "We practice 2-3 times a week, and then race other teams from across the state virtually...
Funeral services were Friday Nov. 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Visitation was on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT assisted the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures were shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Deborah Ernster, 72, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at...
Celebrate Books on Broadway's 30th anniversary throughout the month of November. Kids are invited to pick up a coloring page and then enter it in a raffle, which will be held near the end of the month. Nov. 3-10 daily drawings will be made from the store's frequent buyers list. Check out other specials happening throughout the month on their Facebook page, Instagram, or website or just stop by the store. It's always a fun place to be! Books on Broadway, the delightful bookstore at 12 ½...
Funeral Services will be Friday November 3, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Visitation will be on Friday November 3, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Deborah Ernster, 72 unexpectedly passed...
Halloween falls on a Tuesday, this year. With it just around the corner the spooky fun all around the MonDak area is not going to wait for Oct. 31. In Sidney, Thursday, Oct. 26, the Sidney/Richland County Library will be having spooky science night from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6-10 p.m. the Sidney Gymnastics Club Competition Team will be putting on their Haunted House & Carnival Games fundraiser at the Sidney Gymnastics Club. Saturday, Oct 28 will be very busy. From 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the Spooktacular Showcase will be...
The 3rd annual haunted museum in Alexander has two more days left to participate Oct. 27 and 28, from 5-10 p.m., with the entrance fee being a free will donation. From 5-6:30 p.m. this event is geared toward smaller children ages 10 and under. From 7-10 p.m. everyone else is welcome! Coffee and cocoa will be available to keep the chill out. The "Haunted Museum" is an event hosted by the Alexander FTC # 9963 robotics team. As a team, they spend a couple of months planning, what each of the rooms...
Books On Broadway, the delightful bookstore at 12 ½ W. Broadway, Williston, was started 30 years ago by Robin and Williston native Chuck Wilder. Robin was the force behind the store from its beginnings in 1993 until her passing from cancer in 2000. She moved to Williston when she married her best friend and husband, Chuck, after a lengthy career with Bell Systems. Robin and Chuck began the process of opening up their bookstore. It took lots of time and sweat. They were fascinated by the...
The 78th annual Old Settler's celebration in Alexander, ND, takes place this Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and is honoring locals Walt and Susan Link for 2023. Walter and Susan Link were both born and raised right in Alexander, and returned in 1972 to the Link family farm to operate it. Alongside Walt's brothers Marvin and Donald, they raised cattle, wheat, durum, and other crops. Susan ran her own beauty shop in town for several years, and were active members of the Lions Club, fire department, and Trinity...
IMCA Hobby Stocks 1st Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 2nd Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 3rd Place: Taylor Heaton, Baker, MT, 11H 4th Place: Jevin Damm, Epping, ND, 6T9 5th Place: Brennor Grinstead, Stanley, ND, 51X 6th Place: Logan Larsen, Williston, ND, 69X 7th Place: Ayden Bohannon, Williston, ND, 87A 8th Place: Matt Sorenson, Williston, ND, 110 IMCA Modifieds 1st Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 2nd Place: Wayne Johnson, Minot, ND, 4J 3rd Place: Justin Medler, Minot, ND, 75M 4...
