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On July 27, 2013, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suicide threats for a male individual. The suicidal male was not able to be located on the day of the report. A search for the male was conducted around the last known area. Family had contact with the suicidal male the morning of his disappearance. A search party containing the following agencies were involved: McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, United States Forest Service, North Dakota Game and Fish, United States Border Patrol, North...
Larry Ray Miller, Puyallup WA, formerly of Savage MT, passed away unexpectedly at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Larry was born on July 2, 1965 to Orvil "LeRoy" and Carol Reynolds Miller, Sidney MT. Larry grew up in Savage and attended the Savage Public School until he graduated in May 1983. He went on to college at Eastern Montana College, Billings, MT, until transferring to the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton ND. After college, Larry moved to...
Funeral Services for Elmer Christensen, 82, Sidney, MT, will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. A luncheon will follow the burial at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and sharing. Elmer will be laid to rest at Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, and one hour prior to services at Shepherd of...
Memorial Services will be Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Peoples Congregational Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. A luncheon will follow services at the church for a time of fellowship and sharing. The service will be livestreamed directly on Wanda's obituary page on our website. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Wanda J. Tofte...
The 72nd annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will take place at The Grand Hotel in Williston, ND, this Jan. 28. The event will feature speakers from all aspects of agriculture, presenting research findings from previous years, as well as predictions as to what this year holds for local ag producers in terms of market, weather, weeds, new products, and improving their operation. It is made possible by these sponsors: North Dakota Wheat Commission, Western Region Economic Development, Horizon...
Dr. Janet J. Knodel Dr. Janet J. Knodel is the Professor and Extension Entomologist at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. For the past 26 years, she provides leadership in Extension Entomology and the North Dakota Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. Activities focus on developing IPM strategies for insect pests of agricultural crops grown in North Dakota including sunflower, canola, corn, pulse crops, dry beans, soybean, barley and spring wheat. She also serves as editor and...
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist, is the closing speaker for the 72th Annual Hard Spring Wheat Show, Jan. 28 at the Grand Hotel and Conference Center, Williston. He will be providing an overview of the current crop market conditions and price outlook for corn, soybeans, spring wheat, and durum. He will discuss event possibilities that will alter the expectations of market traders and analysts; weather shifts, especially from South American at this time of...
As part of the afternoon session at this year's 72nd Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show, Dr. Clair Keene, NDSU Extension agronomist for Small Grains and Corn will be sharing her "Wheat and Durum Variety Update", as well as showcasing her graduate student Jose Bais's work on analyzing 14 site-years of yield and quality responses in four varieties of hard red spring wheat. Keene has her Ph.D. in agronomy, and is currently an assistant professor and agronomist at NDSU. She spent six years...
Fargo, ND - The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) has hired David Boehm as its new director. Boehm, who has served as NCI's technical manager since 2019 and co-interim Director since February 2024, brings a wealth of experience in agriculture, leadership, and collaboration to his new role. Boehm holds dual bachelor's degrees in crop and weed sciences and mass communications, as well as a master's degree in plant sciences from North Dakota State University (NDSU). He is currently pursuing a...
Farmers and crop advisers searching for research-based sunflower production recommendations should plan to participate in the Getting It Right in Sunflower Production webinar on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon CST. This online event will be hosted on Zoom and is organized by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension, with support from the National Sunflower Association. The webinar will offer the latest research updates and actionable recommendations to help farmers make informed...
For many North Dakota cattle producers, winter and early spring is prime bull-buying season. Considering that a single bull may sire a few to hundreds of calves, depending on an operation's breeding strategy, the impact of the bull on the genetic basis of the herd cannot be ignored, says Lacey Quail, North Dakota State University Extension livestock management specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center. Selecting sires that complement a cow herd and contribute to the goals of the...
North Dakota State University Extension has set the 2025 Western Crop and Pest Management School for March 5-6 at the Ramada Hotel, Bismarck. The highlight of the school is the line-up of speakers sharing their expertise on weeds, insect and disease management, soil acidity, soil fertility and nutrient management, agronomy, forage and cover crops research, and markets trends and price forecasts for North Dakota agricultural crops. Additionally, the program schedule allows for more in-depth...
North Dakota State University Extension will again host the Field to Fork webinar series starting February 2025. The Field to Fork Wednesday webinars will begin Feb. 12. The webinars will be held online from 2-3 p.m. through May 7. Experts from across the region will provide information about growing, preserving and preparing specialty-crop fruits and vegetables safely in this 10th annual webinar series. The webinars are free of charge, but pre-registration is required. The webinars will be...
Both a warm fall and rapid change to winter increases the potential for stored grain problems, says Ken Hellevang, professor emeritus and retired North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer. Grain needs to be dry or cool to prevent mold growth. For example, cereal grain at 18% moisture content can be stored for up to about 200 days at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or about 90 days at 50 degrees, but only about 15 days at 80 degrees. For each 10-degree increase in grain temperature,...
Soybean disease management, variety updates and weed control research will be among the topics at the 2025 Western Soybean School Days on Feb. 18 in Minot, ND, and Feb. 19 in Dickinson, ND. Each day the school begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at noon, with lunch provided at each location. Hosted by North Dakota State University Extension, the schools are designed to provide updates on soybean production and soil fertility, and insect pests, weeds and disease management to soybean farmers and...
Tri-County Regional Development Council voted at their October meeting to promote Cyrena Weeks to the executive director position effective Dec. 1, 2024. Weeks, will take over for Everette Enno, who has been at TCRDC for 22 years, 18 years as the executive director. Weeks, born and raised in Williston spent 10 years in Bismarck working for the State of North Dakota in Workforce Development and Economic Development and Finance and a variety of other leadership positions, and even working a 1,000...
History and Nature Lecture Series 2nd Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. CT Beginning Jan. 11, Feb 8, March 8, April 12, May 10 This series explores the diverse history and natural environment of Western North Dakota, offering a platform for reenactors, historians, and nature enthusiasts to learn about the region’s past and ecosystems. Topics include the Indian Wars, frontier life, ecology, archaeology, and paleontology. Participants can join as speakers or attendees, either in person or virtually. Confluence Learning Lab 4th Saturday of e...
As a Sidney, graduate, Evan Roberts is no stranger to the sight of pivots in the fields of the area. While Evan graduated with a degree from MSU Billings College of Technology, he has been working with pivots for the last 15 years. Evan owns and operates Dirtech, a soil moisture monitoring business, based in Fairview, servicing Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. Evan’s goal is to give growers the ability to make informed irrigation decisions from the information that the moisture probes send directly to their cell phones, which he a...
Friday, Sept. 27 as Rathbun Equipment Services expressed its heartfelt appreciation for your support, and celebrates its first anniversary. Rathbun will have pancakes ready at 8 a.m. and will serve up lunch as well. A food truck will also be on site for those who don’t like his cooking! He is very excited to have the Sidney VFW do the flag raising at 10 a.m. Register for door prizes and join in some fun games. For the past year, Rathbun Equipment Services LLC, Fairview, has been providing much needed repair services to farmers in the area. O...
McKenzie Health, Watford City, had another exciting year in 2024 with expansions in services and physicians plus facility upgrades. Dr. Richard Howard, Cardiologist Dr. Richard Howard, cardiologist, joined the team on Nov. 5, 2024, bringing over two decades of experience in several states including ten previous years in North Dakota. He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, general cardiology, inter...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and McKenzie County celebrated the completion of the U.S. Highway 85 four-lane project, from Watford City to the Long X Bridge, and adjacent shared-use path Friday, Oct. 25. Chad Orn, NDDOT deputy director for planning, State Senator Brad Bekkedahl, and other state and local officials were in attendance to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. “The successful completion of this Highway 85 four-lane project is a major win for the state of North Dakota,” said Orn. “This...
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum congratulates McKenzie County Public Schools along with their many partnerships and donors at the Grand Opening of the Bakken Area Skills Center in Watford City. The Career and Technical Education facility is the first one several facilities to open in North Dakota. The BASC opened in January offering technical education and training for high school Students and citizens throughout the Bakken Region. The mission of the Bakken Area Skills Center is to empower individuals through career and technical education,...
The North Dakota Petroleum Council held their 43rd annual meeting in Watford City Sept. 17-19. Leading the discussion on a new vision for skilled workforce is Dr. Steve Holen, Superintendent of Watford City Public Schools and The Bakken Area Skills Center, Brent Sanford, Bismarck State College and Kenley Never, Executive Director, TrainND Northwest....
Jessica Mogen, Watford City, has excelled as a varsity basketball player since 8th grade.which has earned her the designated 2024 North Dakota Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year. Jessica is the youngest of five sisters who have played basketball for the Watford City Wolves. Her sister, Amanda in 2014, Katie, 2016; Brooke, 2019; Emma in 2021 and Jessica in 2024. “This year will be the last year I will have a Mogen on the team since my six years as Watford City High School’s head basketball coach,” states Tom Dwyer. “He goes on to say, “Jessic...
