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After a two-year absence, the Watford City FFA is excited to bring back Donkey Basketball. It will be held at Watford City’s Rough Rider Center on Monday, January 14, 2019 starting at 7 p.m. Again, Watford City FFA chapter will receive the proceeds from almost an hour and a half of hooping, hollering and braying fun. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Preschoolers and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Watford City high school office. This year the game will c...
After a two-year absence, the Watford City FFA is excited to bring back Donkey Basketball. It will be held at Watford City's Rough Rider Center on Monday, January 14, 2019 starting at 7 p.m. Again, Watford City FFA chapter will receive the proceeds from almost an hour and a half of hooping, hollering and braying fun. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Preschoolers and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Watford City high school office. This year the game will...
In just a couple short weeks, Sidney Montana will have had an O'Reilly Auto Parts Store for an entire year. They opened their doors on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, with only three full-time team members and one part-time member. Now, there are three full-time team members, the manager Nick Ludwig and a fulltime driver. Nick said the amount of team members fluctuates from time to time and they did not need to hire anyone for the Christmas season. I asked Nick how he felt the store was doing and he...
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...
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...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the 32nd Annual MonDak Christmas on Sunday, December 2 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, make festive holiday ornaments, take a stroll through the Parade of Trees, explore the latest exhibits to hit the MonDak, and have a Vintage Merry Christmas! Plus, holiday Legos from LUG MonDak! All of the activities...
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. Nov. 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book. Free refreshments. Nov. 16-17: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Confluence Quilters at their monthly meeting. All experience levels invited and instruction provided. For more information, contact Kerry Fin...
St. Louis, Missouri – October 31, 2018 – EGT, LLC, a joint venture between Bunge North America and ITOCHU, announced that it has purchased a grain elevator in Sidney, Montana from Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC, a division of A-B InBev, N.V. “Purchasing the Sidney elevator strengthens our origination capability in support of our export terminal in Longview, Washington,” said Adam Johnson, president & CEO, EGT. “The facility is located in a key draw area for wheat, particularly spring wheat, which is experiencing increasing demand....
The U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers announced on its website that the contract to build the new fish bypass and concrete weir at Intake has been awarded to Ames Construction headquartered in Minnesota for just under $35 million. No start date has been determined for the project. Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project will begin a major project this fall to rebuild a giant lateral delivery canal which was damaged by erosion from the Missouri River. The project near Dore involves reconstructing the 4800’ canal about 1000 feet south of the existing o...
The Voice of the Eagles and Teddy Roosevelt is silent. Arch Ellwein passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a lifetime of acting, teaching and broadcasting. Arch started his career with KGCX, then did play by play of football, basketball, volleyball games and wrestling meets for Power 95 beginning in 1995. J.R. Greeley, marketing manager for Cherry Creek Media, said Arch was a real cheerleader for the Eagles and could make any sport an exciting event with his captivating, old-school style. He...
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. Oct. 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book, “West Like Lightening” by Jim DeFelice, recounting the legendary ride of the pony express. Free refreshments. Oct. 20: 14th Annual Cemetery Walk at Fort Buford, 6:30 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 8:30 p.m. Hear...
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. Winter hours begin Sept. 4: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CT Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Fort Buford is closed. Sept. 16: Concert at the Confluence, 3 p.m. CT. The public is invited to a concert featuring City Band from Williston. Sept. 20: Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 p.m. J...
It's been a long and frustrating road for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and federal agencies attempting to save the endangered pallid sturgeon while maintaining reliable irrigation water for the area farmers who use the Intake Diversion Dam. However, at every step of the way, the community became more and more determined to fight those who seemed intent on destroying our livelihoods along the Lower Yellowstone and Missouri rivers. Never before had federal agencies seen hundreds of...
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these free 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. Aug. 11-12: History Alive featuring Arch Ellwein portraying buffalo hunter Vic Smith, 2 and 4 p.m., both days at the Confluence Center. Aug. 16: Fort Buford History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month’s selected book. Free refreshments. Please call in advance, 701-572-9034. Aug. 17-18: Con...
Federal district court judge Brian Morris issued his summary judgment ruling in the lawsuit that threatened to end irrigation in the lower Yellowstone valley. The ruling is cause for joy and celebration with caution. The ruling is a solid win for our community. In addition, some of its points, besides contributing to this win, can be beneficial in future cases. There are, however, several reasons for caution about further litigation. Let’s look at points that can help us in future cases. At last, due consideration was given to the fact that Con...
The 2017-2018, thus far, has been a large success for the 199 4-H members and 131 adult volunteers in the eleven active 4-H clubs in Richland County. 4-H focuses on growing confident, capable and caring youth through science, citizenship and healthy living projects that provide hands on learning and engagement in their home and community. 4-H has come a long way since its beginning in 1902. 4-H now offers a wide variety of projects including animal science, aerospace, robotics, woodworking, entomology, shooting sports, sport fishing,...
Two Richland County commissioners will be traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Trump’s office in regards to important state, regional, and county needs. The Roundup spoke with commissioners Duane Mitchell and Shane Gorder, about their upcoming July 18 and 19 meeting in Washington and what they hope to accomplish. Duane Mitchell explained why the two commissioners were attending the event, saying, “We were invited by the president to come for Montana Day, something the adm...
Once again, the second weekend of July, the town of Wolf Point, situated on the beautiful Missouri river will explode. The Rodeo Committee and Stadium Committee are banding together to bring the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede to life. It will be held July 12-14 this year at the Marvin Brookman Stadium, 6265 Rodeo Rd in Wolf Point Montana. The ticket booth is open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and can be contacted at 406-653-1770. General Admission Advance tickets are $l5. At the gate, th...
High water levels on the Missouri River have closed or restricted access at numerous public boat ramps, specifically in the Bismarck/Mandan and Williston areas. Bob Frohlich, North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries development supervisor, said high releases from Garrison Dam have led to the closure of Cross Ranch (Sanger), Hoge Island, Grant Marsh Bridge, Fox Island and Little Heart Bottoms ramps, and high flows coming from the Yellowstone River have inundated and closed the Highway 85 boat ramp near Williston. “In addition, several o...
Once again, the second weekend of July, the town of Wolf Point, situated on the beautiful Missouri river will explode. The Rodeo Committee and Stadium Committee are banding together to bring the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede to life. It will be held July 12-14 this year at the Marvin Brookman Stadium, 6265 Rodeo Rd in Wolf Point Montana. The Wild Horse Stampede actually started out as a competition in 1920 for a few local cowboys and native Americans in roping and riding events. Now, 98 years...
Once again, the second weekend of July, the town of Wolf Point, situated on the beautiful Missouri river will explode. The Rodeo Committee and Stadium Committee are banding together to bring the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede to life. It will be held July 11, 12 and 13 this year at the Marvin Brookman Stadium, 6265 Rodeo Rd in Wolf Point Montana. The Wild Horse Stampede actually started out as a competition in 1920 for a few local cowboys and native Americans in roping and riding events. Now,...
On Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, Beverly Salmen and one of her friends embarked on a marvelous North Dakota adventure. They packed up some food, water, sunblock and a first aid kit, then took an 8-day trek down the Maah Daah Hey trail in Billings County, North Dakota. The Maah Daah Hey trail is 150 miles of badlands, vistas, and grasslands that stretch across private land, Little Missouri National Grasslands and a little of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is an exciting place to hike, bike or...
Area producers have two opportunities in June to learn more about dryland agricultural research being done in this region including work on intercropping, renovating CRP monocultures, new cereal livestock forages, soil acidification and remediation, as well as training in vertebrate pest control, grazing cover crop mixes, and more. The first opportunity is Tuesday, June 19th when the joint field day hosted by Montana State University's Eastern Agricultural Research Center (EARC) and the...
The 2018 paddlefish season on the Yellowstone River and the Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Dam (yellow tags) has been under way for over a week, and as of Saturday, 284 paddlefish have been processed at the Intake Fishing Access Site station near Glendive. The estimated harvest for the entire basin was 265 fish. The high volume of water and rapid flows continue to challenge angler success. By comparison, last year’s harvest season closed in just over three days, when it was anticipated that the harvest cap of 1,000 fish would be met. M...
