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BOZEMAN – Eastern Montana may be typecast for its sparse population and rolling landscape, but its vast expanses make it an optimal region for the state’s largest industry. Along the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota border, Montana State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center serves 13 counties that produce nearly three quarters of Montana’s pulse crop acreage, which leads the nation, and almost half its wheat. Serving such a wide area can be a tall order for a facility with less than 200 acres for both dryland and irrigated r...
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Community Presbyterian Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Boyd will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, ND. Visitation will be Friday, June 28, 2024, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures ma...
In what is perhaps a first for Sidney Youth Rodeo, Montana State Junior High breakaway roping champion Lauren Youngquist is headed to Nationals in Des Moines, IA, the end of June where she will compete against girls from all over the U.S., five Canadian provinces, Mexico and Australia. There are a total of 12 performances and she will compete Monday night, June 24 at 7 p.m. and Friday morning June 28 at 9 a.m. You can catch her performance on the Cowboy Channel+. The daughter of J.C. and Kim...
The MonDak Heritage Center hosts Montana Conversation "Finding Montana" with Author Ednor Therriault on June 22 as part of the MonDak Summer "Bash & Bake Off". The presentation will begin at 2:45 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Come join us for the entire "Bash & Bake Off" from 1-4 p.m. or come only for this entertaining and educational presentation at the conclusion of the day. It's been said that Montana could be sliced up into at least half a dozen states. The diversity of cultures,...
Randall L Becker, 66 unexpectedly passed away on Sunday June 9, 2024, at his home in New Town, ND. Celebration of Life Services were held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. A luncheon followed after the service at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
The Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center (MSU EARC) is preparing to host their annual Field Day on Thursday, June 27 at the center, located north of Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave. The day will include information on variety selection, cropping systems, fertility, disease management, weed management, and more, all of which will be beneficial for producers in the region. Plan to come from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts before the field day begins at 8:30 a.m....
At this year's Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center Field Day in Sidney, MT, Dr. Nisha Patwa will be discussing her ongoing research into the effects of essential oil treatments in combating root rot in peas. Organic growers are ever in search of improving their ability to produce crops with a solution in harmony with their organic status. Widespread root rot due to a buildup of the pathogen in soil led researchers at Montana State University to experiment with...
9-9:15 a.m. Camelina As Bioenergy Crop (Cultivar Selection, Agronomic Practices, & Weed Control) Dr. Chengci Chen, Professor of Agronomy, MSU-EARC Description: This presentation will include variety selection and agronomic practices. The agronomic practices that will be discussed include how to plant camelina and what pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides can be used for controlling grass and broadleaf weeds, and how to apply pre- and post-emergent herbicides. Speaker Bio: Chengci Chen is...
Battling wheat stem sawfly? Interested in forages or CRP native plantings? How about forages potentially resistant to grasshoppers or rotations that help curb disease in peas and lentils? These are just a few of the research projects being featured at a joint Dryland Field Day, presented by Montana State University’s Eastern Ag Research Center (EARC) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab (NPARL). The tour is set for Wednesday morning, July 17 and features speakers from both research fac...
The MonDak Heritage Center is celebrating summer with a free event for the entire family called, "The Summer Bash and Bake Off" June 22 from 1-4 p.m. This is going to be a fun-filled day with everything from fire trucks, to music & storytelling, to pie eating! Starting off the day in the street in front of the MonDak Heritage Center, the Sidney Fire Department will showcase their skill and accuracy in a WaterBall war! The crowd will be able to cheer on local firefighters as crews from two...
Outback Barrel Racing has planned a two-day event for you and your family, Saturday June 29-30. The event will be located at the Richland County Fairgrounds and will be called the "Bakken Barrel Daze". Outback Barrel Racing is a non-profit organization who is full of volunteers dedicated to promoting barrel racing as a sport and a family event. They go above and beyond to help their community, even in a competitive environment. OBRA is all about having fun at their races and will even help...
The District 5 Junior Qualifier Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 10 at the Sidney Country Club. Golfers included those who qualified for the Montana State Golf Association Junior State Amateur tournament to be held June 17-19 in Polson. Results of District 5 qualifier Boys 16-18 1st: Tanner Tiesen, 75, Sidney 2nd: Brady Collins, 79, Sidney 3rd: Kalen Price, 80, Sidney Boys. 14 & 15 1st: Hank Hoostad, 86, Glasgow 2nd: Jared Anderson, 87, Sidney 3rd: Regan Stuart, 90, Malta Boys 13 & Under...
Sidney -The NRA Foundation has awarded Richland County 4-H a grant totaling $7,300 in supplies that were needed for the Richland County 4-H Shooting Program. "We are very excited about educational programs that teach youth how to be safe around firearms and archery equipment," said Josie Evenson, MSU / Richland County 4-H Extension Agent "and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our community." 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University. In Richland County, 4-H...
The Montana Shakespeare In the Park will be performing at Veterans Memorial Park, July 1, at 6:30. p.m. Don’t miss this free opportunity to enjoy a warm summer evening. The tranquil serenity of the outdoor stage will be broken by the hum of excited conversations. It is time for the annual Shakespeare in the Park, a tradition beloved by Montanan’s and visitors alike. This year’s performance will be “A Winter’s Tale”. This play was originally performed in 1671. It is about a jealous king who abandoned his daughter, Conn convinced that he is...
Events in Sidney, Fairview, Lambert, Savage, Mountain Time. Wed., June 19 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 29.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - through Aug. 3. - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Fri., June 21 5-7 p.m. - Road To Recovery - Singer Skylar Ray & Kala Mulcahy will come to share their recovery jou...
Teresa Ann Hedegaard (60) of Kent, WA, died on May 25, 2024, of natural causes. Teresa was born December 30, 1963, in Sidney, MT, the fourth child and only daughter of Jim and Irene (Schwenke) Hedegaard. Teresa grew up in Savage, MT, and graduated from Savage High School in 1982. She attended Eastern Montana College, graduating in 1989. Teresa spent most of her adult life in Billings, until she moved to Kent, WA, in 2017. Teresa had an avid interest in history, and she enjoyed true crime...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Stephanie Ridl and her business, "Urban Legends" as the 2024 Featured Artist for Sidney's Sunset Festival. Sunset Festival is slated for July 13 from 4-9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Sidney. Ridl is a local Sidney woman with a heart for many hobbies. Her professional job as the City of Sidney Parks Superintendent allows her to utilize her degree in horticulture. She actually creates some of her pieces with salvaged wood from her day job. "My...
Services for Irene's Schmierer are at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church, Savage, MT, with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Savage, MT. A luncheon will follow the burial for a time of fellowship and sharing at the church. Visitation is Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is ass...
President: Donald J. Trump, Republican; Joseph R Biden Jr, Democrat United States Senator: Tim Sheehy, Republican; Jon Tester, Democrat; Robert Barb & Michael Downey, Green (tied) US Representative District 2: Troy Downing, Republican; John B. Driscoll, Steve Held (Democrats-tied) Governor & Lt. Governor: Greg Gianforte, Republican; Ryan Busse, Democrat Secretary of State: Christi Jacobsen, Republican; Jesse James Mullin, Democrat Attorney General: Austin Knudsen, Republican; Ben Alke, Democrat State Auditor: James Brown, Republican; John...
HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight hunters will win a SuperTag license for one of the following species: moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, antelope, elk, deer, bison and mountain lion. One SuperTag will be drawn for each species. The SuperTag can be used in any hunting district in Montana – including Montana’s trophy districts. To see the number of SuperTag chances sold, hunters can check the FWP website each Monday between now and June 30. Revenue from SuperTag sales...
For 14 years the Fairview Alliance Church has held what has been labeled as the Blessing Sale, instead of the Big Garage Sale, because the items at the sale are not priced. Get a blessing, give a blessing, be a blessing is the concept and it has yielded many blessings for many causes over the years. In keeping with their tradition, the Fairview Alliance Church will offer a huge variety of un-priced, used goods at the rummage sale, as well as freshly baked goodies for purchase. All proceeds will be split evenly between Fairview Summer Youth...
The Eastern Montana Out of the Darkness Walk is hosting its 3rd annual murder mystery fundraiser on June 15, at the Moose Lodge, Sidney. This year has a 1980s theme. Performances will take place at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The afternoon performance costs $15 for a single ticket or $25 for a couple. The evening show costs $25 for a single ticket or $45 for a couple. A table of eight tickets can be purchased for the evening performance for a $200 donation. If you are interested in a table, please email Nick...
So far it has felt like a long spring with mild temperatures here in eastern Montana but if you've lived here for any length of time, you know the heat is just around the corner. While there is plenty to enjoy about summer it also comes with certain dangers, especially for senior citizens. As we get older, our ability to respond to summer heat can become problematic; however, age isn't the only factor. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are a number of other factors that can i...
Richland County Events in Sidney unless otherwise listed. MT. Wed., June 12 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 22.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., June 13 11:30 a.m. - Richland Red Hatters Lunch Meeting - Meadowlark. To RSVP call Paula, 406-489-2843 or Margaret, 406...
