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Funeral services for Roger O. Kimble, 79, Sidney, MT, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment was in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family...
Memorial services for Ronald "Ron" Torgerson, 91, was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ronald Keith Torgerson passed away peacefully at Sidney Health Center on Wednesday, Oct. 13,...
Due to increasing natural gas prices, nitrogen fertilizer prices are relatively high compared to recent years and are expected to remain high and possibly increase through next spring, says Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension soil science specialist. "China has supplied about a third of the world's phosphate, and it has essentially banned exports through 2022," Franzen continues. "That puts the burden of supply on other countries, including the United States." According to Franzen, the U.S. is not in...
Larry Signalness, Watford City, has been in the customs spraying service since his senior year in high school in 1975 when he started Larry's Spraying Service, He began spraying Fargo, Treflan and 2-4-D in the early days adding Roundup and many different chemicals for the next 25 years. In the late '90s wanting to go a different route in the Ag field he subcontracted the spraying part of the business out and added fertile, certified and registered seed and changed the business name to Larry's...
Family and Community Wellness. The Adult Mental Health First Aid program assists participants to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health concerns, such as depression, and connect others with available resources. Addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of those working in agriculture or other areas will be focused on in several upcoming seminars sponsored by NDSU Extension and FirstLink. Registration is now open for three scheduled seminars in western North Dakota...
The McKenzie County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Reeder. Team members are Paige Delaney and Sylvia Boekelman, Alexander; Ryan Pingel, Watford City and Luke Smith, Arnegard. coaches are Morgan Wisness and Devan Leo. The team will represent North Dakota at National Invitational 4-H Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2022. The Foster County team placed second in the senior division. Team members...
This year in McKenzie County harvest was “a little tough” for producers. One of the driest years to date in 127 years with soil moisture low and poor crop conditions. “Several crops were turned into forage for livestock because there was not enough of the crop to make any kind of desirable yield. Seed heads only filled part way before curing off and most small grain crops – aside from corn- had very low yields. Wheat was around the 5-to-15-bushel rate. That’s highly variable, but that’s the truth,” said Devan Leo, McKenzie County Agricultural...
Insect vector transmitted diseases can cause severe disease in wildlife and in some instances domestic livestock. "Two notable infectious diseases transmitted by biting and or sucking insects are Bluetongue and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease or EHD," says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. "The virus that causes EHD is closely related to the Bluetongue virus and is transmitted via insects belonging to the Culicoides species of midges, also known as...
West Fargo, ND -The Economic Development Governor's Choice Awards were presented at the Economic Development Association of North Dakota Fall Conference in West Fargo on Wednesday, Oct. 13. EDND Board President Shawn Wenko and Governor Burgum presented the awards, which honor economic development professionals, organizations and projects making a significant impact on communities and regions in North Dakota. The Governor's Choice Award for Economic Developer of the Year were presented to the...
Glasgow - Over the last several weeks, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of dead or dying white-tailed deer in the major river drainages in eastern Montana. Early indications showed patterns and symptoms similar to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), and several dead deer had samples submitted for testing. Early results indicate that at least some of the sampled deer tested positive for EHD. In northeast Montana, the furthest western extent of the disease appears to be along...
Gov. Doug Burgum and North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the North Dakota Development Fund has approved initial support for Cerilon Inc. to develop a major gas-to-liquids (GTL) complex in North Dakota, with the initial phase estimated at $2.8 billion. The Development Fund Board approved $3 million in initial developmental capital to Cerilon GTL Inc., a subsidiary of Calgary, Alberta-based Cerilon Inc., for the GTL complex, with further financial support anticipated. With this...
Memorial services for Ronald “Ron” Torgerson, 91 will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church in Sidney with Pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, MT under the care of the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ronald Keith Torgerson passed away peacefully at the Sidney Health Center on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Ron was born on the farm nea...
Funeral services for Roger O. Kimble, 79 of Sidney are at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Sidney. Visitation will be on Friday, October 8, 2021, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared...
Celebration of Life for Dale Erickson, 91, of Sidney is at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the Sidney Elks Lodge, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the funeral home and an hour before services at the Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to: the animal charity of your choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central times. Oct. 15-16: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. Oct. 21: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. Oct. 23: Fort Buford Cemetery Walk, 6-8 p.m. Celebrate the season with a spooky visit t...
This year in McKenzie County harvest was “a little tough” for producers. One of the driest years to date in 127 years with soil moisture low and poor crop conditions. “Several crops were turned into forage for livestock because there was not enough of the crop to make any kind of desirable yield. Seed heads only filled part way before curing off and most small grain crops – aside from corn- had very low yields. Wheat was around the 5-to-15-bushel rate. That’s highly variable, but that’s the truth,” said Devan Leo, McKenzie County Agricultural...
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) presented Haugen Ranch, Alexander, ND, with its Rancher of the Year award at a special awards banquet during its annual convention in Fargo, ND, on Sept. 25. Seventy-five-year NDSA members and ranch proprietors Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County. In 1912, Lars and Christine (Dahl) Haugen homesteaded Haugen Ranch 15 miles south of Alexander. They had made the voyage from Vang, Valdres, Norway, unwed at the time, and a...
Due to the impacts of widespread drought on forage and hay production in North Dakota, most livestock producers are seeking feed resources to get animals through the upcoming winter. The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced that the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) program will be expanding to cover feed transportation costs for those impacted by drought. Livestock producers in all North Dakota counties will be eligible. Additional...
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association (NDSA) presented Haugen Ranch, Alexander, ND, with its Rancher of the Year award at a special awards banquet during its annual convention in Fargo, ND, on Sept. 25. Seventy-five-year NDSA members and ranch proprietors Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County. In 1912, Lars and Christine (Dahl) Haugen homesteaded Haugen Ranch 15 miles south of Alexander. They had made the voyage...
Funeral services for Gary Paulson, 69, Cartwright, ND, were held at 10 a.m. MDT, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #114, Fairview and Montana Army Honor Guard was held at 2 p.m., CDT in Nameless Cemetery, Cartwright, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MDT, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at the funeral home i...
The bank in Fairview has been a staple of the community since 1941. Over the years, the name has changed; Fairview Bank, Montana Bank of Fairview, First Security Bank-West and now Merchants Bank. Merchants Bank acquired the Fairview branch on Oct. 14, 2011 and have been serving Fairview and the surrounding communities ever since. John A Davis, Kalispell, MT, Henry Erickson and W.D. McClintock, Towner, ND founded Merchants Bank on Aug. 4, 1897 in Rugby, ND. McClintock was also the Bank's first...
The Word and Communion services for Susan Thiessen, 71, Lambert, MT is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 at the New Lambert High School Gymnasium, Lambert, MT. Interment will be in Lambert Community Cemetery, Lambert, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Community Care Air Ambulance Fund. Remembrances,...
My husband pointed out some yellow and orange leaves the other day as we drove down the street. I knew exactly what he was going to say. I turned and looked at him. I could have mouthed the words. "In a couple months, this will all be covered by snow," he said. He probably knew what I was going to say. "It's not snowing yet. Let's just enjoy the season," I responded. We both enjoy fall and the changing colors. Neither of us is a huge fan of the long, cold month of January in particular. I did...
Approximately 100 volunteers from congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout eastern Montana and Watford City, ND spent part of Saturday, Sept. 11, giving service during the Glendive Stake's 3rd Annual Day of Service. Since Sept. 11, 2001, 9/11 has been designated as Patriots Day and as a national day of service and remembrance in honor of those Americans and first responders who lost their lives. Serving in our local communities is one way to recognize and pay t...
This year, the McKenzie County Cowboys Association will be hosting the North Dakota Rodeo Association Championship Finals Rodeo at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, Watford City, on Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday. The NDRA Rodeo will include a rodeo dance, The Mud Butte Band, a ranch rodeo, and vendors. The Finals Rodeo will feature the top contestants in each standard event and pit them against the top stock in the state. Events that will be at the finals rodeo is...
