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The Leeds Banner Girls will be at Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Friday, May 18, 7 p.m. CT. These girls have become a nationally renowned recognized girls choir. The Leeds Banner Girls began their career singing the National Anthem at hometown basketball games. After hearing them sing they were invited to sing the National Anthem at the Shriner Circus in Minot, and the rest is history. They sang at Ft. Buford for the dedication of the Buffalo Soldiers, they were invited to sing at the George Washington Masonic National Memo...
Everyone is invited to join the Sidney Middle School Players for the totally teen comedy “Transyl-Mainia” May 18 and 19. Sixteen young actors are preparing a terrific show thanks to the assistance of the Eagle Foundation. All your favorite monsters take the stage as we learn people aren’t so different after all. Authors Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus debuted the show in 2013 in Jefferson City, Missouri and it is being produced in Sidney by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado. Zariah Gonsales, Presley Ann R...
The annual Montana and North Dakota paddlefish season begins soon, with the Missouri River harvest starting on May 1 and ending on June 15, and the Yellowstone River harvest starting on May 15 and ending on June 30. Depending upon harvest numbers, however, the season is subject to immediate early closure by announcement of the Montana or North Dakota Game and Fish departments, respective to the area to be closed. Paddlefish anglers must obtain a paddlefish tag, a conservation license and state...
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
We don’t normally think of trees as invasive plants, but even MonDak prairie dwellers have experience with at least one “weedy” tree example. Just think of the acres of saltcedar (Tamarix) now clogging significant portions of our Yellowstone and Missouri riverbanks! Non-native tree invasions are a growing problem across the globe and Dr. John Gaskin, a molecular botanist with the Agricultural Research Service in Sidney, MT, and his fellow collaborators from around the world want to find out why. Dr. Gaskin and his team recently completed a glo...
Changes in petroleum infrastructure are a common sight in the Bakken oilfield, especially as technological advancements gradually improve. One such example is the decision by CHS – the parent company of Cenex – to re-route the pipeline between Sidney, Montana and Minot, North Dakota. Cenex is the name of the company's regional cooperative and its energy division, which started in 1929 as the North Pacific Grain Growers, Inc. and later as the Farmers Union Central Exchange, which was created as...
The National Weather Service in Glasgow has extended the • Flood Warning for... An Ice Jam in... Southeastern Richland County in northeastern Montana... • Until 1215 PM MDT Friday • At 730 PM MDT, the Savage Fire Department Chief reported the main ice jam is now on the move and they will monitor it around the S curves as it travels downstream. The other ice jam remains at County road 130 south of Fairview in Richland County, causing flooding of nearby lowlands and roads. • The additio...
The Lisenbee Blue Grass band will liven up the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. with its mix of country, pop and R&B classics as well as its own songs, all done in a traditional bluegrass sound. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments served but donations are welcome. The band is made up of members of the Lisenbee family: parents Travis and Angie as well as their children, Katie, Beth and Konrad. This talented family plays multiple instruments. Travis plays bass and sings, Angie...
The Lisenbee Blue Grass band will liven up the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. with its mix of country, pop and R&B classics as well as its own songs, all done in a traditional bluegrass sound. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments served but donations are welcome. The band is made up of members of the Lisenbee family: parents Travis and Angie as well as their children, Katie, Beth and Konrad. This talented family plays multiple instruments. Travis plays bass and sings, Angie...
Jim Beck will be speaking at the MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show on Thursday, March 1st at 2:30 p.m. MST. He will be speaking on the topic, “Does Exempt Water Rights Bill Apply to You?” Beck was raised and farmed in McCone and Richland Counties. He attended Montana State University in Bozeman, receiving a degree in agricultural engineering. In 1981, he moved to Townsend and worked at the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Helena Regional Office. At the Helena Regional Office, he worked in several water resource areas, inclu...
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
Former Sidney wrestlers Gresh Jones and Cody Johnson qualified for the 2018 NAIA National Tournament last weekend at the Heart of America Conference tournament in Kansas. Jones and Johnson are currently sophomores wrestling for Dickinson State University. Jones took first place at 133 lbs and Johnson placed fourth at 197 lbs. The NAIA National Championships will take place in Des Moines, IA on March 2-3....
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
Dr. Frayne Olsen, NDSU Extension Economist Dr. Frayne Olson is the Crop Economist/Marketing Specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service and Director of the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives. Dr. Olson conducts educational programs and research in evaluating crop marketing strategies, crop outlook and price analysis, and the economics of crop contracting. As Director of the Center for Cooperatives, he teaches a senior level course on cooperative business management...
Dr. Adnan Akyüz, North Dakota State Climatologist Dr. Adnan Akyüz is the North Dakota State Climatologist and professor of climatological practice in North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Akyüz earned MS and Ph.D. degrees in Atmospheric Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1988 and 1994 respectively. He also holds a BS degree in Meteorological Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. In his former positions, Adnan was the Missouri State Cl...
Richard Keith O'Connor, 94, a rancher from Wolf Point, and later Sidney, MT passed away Monday, January 8 at Eastern Montana Veteran's Home, Glendive, Montana, with his daughter, Dawn, holding his hand. Cremation has taken place, and his remains will be buried in June with his wife, Jeanne (Berry) O'Connor, in Custer County Cemetery, Miles City, MT. A memorial service will be held at that time. In lieu of flowers, please spend time riding a good horse and enjoying God's country, or reading to a...
Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) announces their Christmas at the Confluence, 1:30-5 p.m. CT, Sunday, December 10. There will be a great line up of entertainment. The Lisenbee's, Tuba Christmas, Williston State College String and Choral, Sunrise Brass and Arch Ellwein with his redition of the Night Before Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here at 4:30 p.m. CT. This would be an excellent opportunity to take pictures. There will be craft projects along with...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the 31st Annual MonDak Christmas on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. MonDak Christmas is the event to satisfy all of your holiday cravings! Get a photo with Santa, find delicious desserts from local bakers in our bake sale, decorate cookies, make colorful holiday globe ornaments, take a stroll through the Parade of Trees, explore the latest exhibits to hit the MonDak, and have a Merry “Mini” Christmas, as we delve into the spirit of...
If Christmas to you means a warm sense of community, photos with Santa, and a parade of lights, Sidney is the place for you! The city will be the host of many traditional and annual events, meals and photo opportunities with Santa, a parade of lights, and many community-wide events to get you in the Christmas spirit. The season begins early, so shop local and enjoy what Sidney has to offer. Friday, November 24: Sidney's "It's a Small Town Christmas" event begins bright an early at 8:00 AM with...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the 31st Annual MonDak Christmas on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. MonDak Christmas is the event to satisfy all of your holiday cravings! Get a photo with Santa, find delicious desserts from local bakers in our bake sale, decorate cookies, make colorful holiday globe ornaments, take a stroll through the Parade of Trees, explore the latest exhibits to hit the MonDak, and have a Merry “Mini” Christmas, as we delve into the spirit of...
A Homecoming Celebration for Miss America 2018, Cara Mund, will be held on November 3 in Williston and November 4 in Bismarck. Mund, who was initially crowned Miss North Dakota 2017 in June in Williston, is the first representative from North Dakota to be crowned Miss America. She is a Bismarck native, and won the title on September 10 in Atlantic City, NJ. The Schedule of Events for the Homecoming Celebration Is as follows: November 3 in Williston, ND: The Introduction of Miss America 2018...
Who couldn’t use a half-a-beef in their freezer or an extra $1,000 in their bank account? At the Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s 3rd annual Fall Fright Fest, these are just two of the raffle and auction items that can be won or purchased at the gala-styled fundraiser. The engraved Beretta A400 XPLOR 12-Gauge shotgun is another item that pairs well with the hunting season ready to open in the next few weeks. If you’re a football or hockey fan, there’s a live auction item for you. How do six tickets to a Minnesota Wild game, immedia...
Officials from North Dakota traveled to Richland County on Sept. 21 to tour the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project. North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford, McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator Daniel Stenberg and McKenzie County Commissioner Gene Veeder were in attendance. The officials were invited by LYIP Project Manager James Brower and Chairman of the Board of Control Richard Cakyo to tour the irrigation project and gain a better understanding of its importance to the region. The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project ex...
Officials from North Dakota traveled to Richland County on Sept. 21 to tour the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project. North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford, McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator Daniel Stenberg and McKenzie County Commissioner Gene Veeder were in attendance. The officials were invited by LYIP Project Manager James Brower and Chairman of the Board of Control Richard Cakyo to tour the irrigation project and gain a better understanding of its importance to the r...
Whether it's the leaves changing colors, sweatshirt weather, or pumpkin spice everything, the fall season offers something for everyone. Family-friendly activities abound in the MonDak region, offering fall festivities to suit every family's taste. Be sure to mark the following five activities on your calendar so you don't miss out on all things fall! September 15th-October 22nd, Cottonwood Forest: If pumpkins make fall complete for you, Cottonwood Forest is your go-to fall spot. Formerly known...
