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On March 26, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m., a three-vehicle property crash occurred approximately 8 miles east of Watford City on Highway 23 near mile marker 12. A 2019 Ford F-250 driven by Todd Kemper was driving east on Highway 23 when the F-250 broke down leaving the enclosed trailer it was pulling just into the lane of travel. A 2024 Ram 2500 driven by Patrick Bartley stopped to assist Kemper. Both the 2019 Ford F-250 and 2024 Ram 2500 had their hazard lights activated. Kemper, his passenger, Dakota Griffin, and Bartley were in the process...
Watford City - The Watford City Roughrider Fund is a one and a half cent city sales tax missioned with enhancing Watford City. In recent history, the fund supported the construction and expansion of large community facilities including the McKenzie Health Medical Complex, the Rough Rider Center and the Watford City Municipal Airport. Each year, the fund supports organizations that create vibrancy in our community through events and programming in and around Watford City. This year, the fund comm...
Bismarck – Gov. Doug Burgum today released the following statement regarding the passing of former First Lady Grace Link, who died Tuesday at age 105. The wife of former Gov. Art Link, Grace Link served alongside her husband through his entire political career spanning terms in the North Dakota House of Representatives (1946-70) including serving as speaker of the House (1964-70), the U.S. House of Representatives (1971-73) and as the 27th governor of North Dakota (1973-81). Art Link died in 2010. “A partner to Gov. Art Link in every sense of...
On Monday, March 18 at approximately 6:20 p.m. there was a 2-vehicle fatal crash seven miles west of New Town, ND. A 2020 Ram 1500, driven by Darek Pederson, Blaine, MN was westbound on Highway 23 when the vehicle crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a 2023 Peterbilt Truck, driven by John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND. The Ram 1500 came to rest in the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of the eastbound lanes. Pederson was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed to his...
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) along with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is alerting motorists for potentially dangerous traveling conditions for the next several days due to the impending storm. It is anticipated the southwest and south central areas of the state will receive significant snowfall with strong, sustained winds. The combination of snow and high wind will make travel dangerous and potentially impossible. The NDHP will increase staffing to provide assistance as needed, but motorists are cautioned...
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...
A Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. CDT at the First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Matt Rolfson officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. On Feb 18, 2024, Michael "Mike" Wayne Dollinger, 64, passed away in his home in Watford City,...
Rocky Lee Barnhart was born Feb. 12 to Roxey & Laura Barnhart, Alexander. Maternal grandparents are Kathy & Stephen Weidner, Maumee, OH. Paternal grandparents are Roxie & Sandra Barnhart, Montague, MI. Sisters: Bailey & Leia. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Ishmael Wayne Washington was born Feb. 15 to Timothy Washington, Jr. and Carissa Bronson, Williston. Brothers: Izaac and sister Izabella. He weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. Wynston Wyatt Slater was born Feb. 20 to Wyatt Slater & Auguste Salyards, Trenton. Maternal grandparents are Terrie Arneson & Scott Salyar...
Continuing a series of campaign reversals, Republican Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale announced last week that he will not seek re-election to the state’s eastern U.S. House district. Rosendale, a hardliner who was elected to the House in 2020 after serving as Montana State Auditor, launched a long-anticipated campaign for the U.S. Senate Feb. 9, only to call it off six days later. Then, at the end of February — by which point several Republicans had already begun campaigns to fill his U.S. House seat — he filed to run for re-election to hi...
In November 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit issued a ruling overturning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s final rule of August 2021, which revoked all food crop tolerances for chlorpyrifos. The Eighth Circuit Court's decision was based in part on the fact that the EPA had issued a Proposed Interim Decision (PID) in 2020, which included 11 chlorpyrifos crop uses that the EPA determined met safety tolerances. Before the PID could be finalized, the U.S. Court of...
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...
Williams County Events Events in Williston unless otherwise listed. CT Sat., March 16 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - 2024 Spring Tree & Garden Workshop - Educational workshop with specialists addressing current topics in lawn, tree & garden, along with breakout sessions on a variety of topics. Williston Research Extension Center, 14120 Hwy. 2 W. For more info or to pre-register by March 13 contact Kelly Leo, 701-577-4595 or email [email protected], or visit https://sugeni.us/4s6e. 1-2:30 p.m. - Mosaic Stepping Stones Art Class - Grades 2-8, $20...
The Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Duals and Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 at the Sidney High School. Teams will be coming with the best boys and girls from all across Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado and Washington to compete Wrestling starts Saturday at 8 a.m. for dual team competition for K-8th grades. Weights will range from 50 lbs.-Hwt. Registration for Sunday is open on trackwrestling.com and closes...
(Updated 3-8-24): Darrell Finsaas was listed as a board member of Yellowstone Township. The township supervisors are president Tim Cayko, Scott Buxbaum, Jon Dunbar and secretary-treasurer Vicky Cayko. Finsaas serves on the zoning board along with Tim Cayko, Buxbaum, Dunbar and Vicky Cayko. The zoning board makes recommendations to the supervisors. The Roundup sincerely regrets the error. (Original Story): Long time secretary/treasurer Vicky Cayko is excited about bringing Yellowstone Township in...
A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Yellowstone Perc Building, 102 West Main, Sidney, Montana. A meal and refreshments will be provided for all family and friends wishing to attend. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James Leonard Everett, 71 peacefully passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at St V...
A Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday March 10, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. CDT at the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Matt Rolfson officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. On February 18, 2024, Michael "Mike" Wayne Dollinger, aged 64, passed away in his home in...
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project held its annual meeting Friday, Feb. 23 at the Sidney Moose Lodge guided by the irrepressible Richard Cayko, Board of Control and District 2 president. A delicious dinner was served by the Women of the Moose, with efficient table clean-up by members of the Fairview FFA. Fairview FFA members have been helping at the meeting for several years but this time capped off their projects during National FFA Week. There were no elections of board members since the...
Williston, ND – The Williston STAR Fund is helping a Downtown Williston business reopen. Two Williston businesswomen are revitalizing Cattails. The Williston City Commission approved up to $43,000 to refurbish the interior and exterior of the local bar. Keith Olson, Williston Small Business Development Center director, said the project will help rejuvenate the business that has been closed for about one year. "They've got some plans for upgrading and changing the look." said Olson. "I think i...
A single vehicle fatal rollover crash occurred on Highway 85, mile marker 180, 4 miles south of Williston Friday, Feb. 23 at approximately 10:48 p.m.CST. A 2017 Chevy Impala, was traveling southbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 180. The driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and went into the east ditch. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest on the ice of the Missouri River. Both occupants of the vehicle were ejected. The driver, Crystal Kalligher, 36, Watford City, was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger,...
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" – Wayne Gretzky "Don't practice until you get it right, Practice until you can't get it wrong" – Brianna Decker "Every day Is a Good Day for Hockey" – Mario Lemieux "You have to work your absolute hardest every time you step on the ice" – Sidney Crosby These are just some famous quotes from a few great players. Every one of these quotes, as well as many others, make me think of the Bantams. The Bantam team, coached by Braden Kindopp and Shane Schantz,...
A Regional 7th &8th Grade Boys & Girls Elite Wrestling Tournament will be held Saturday, March 2 at the Sidney High School gymnasium. Wrestling begins at 8:30 a.m. The "Top of the Class" tournament will feature wrestlers from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho Colorado and Washington. Registration begins on Track Wrestling for $15. Honorary weigh-ins are on Thursday from 5-9 p.m, Boys' weight classes range from 70-250 lbs. Girls weight classes and brackets will be determined by...
Ranchers take risks every day, with their livelihood subject to weather, disease, and markets. On Thursday, March 7, Wendy Becker will speak about the new, more rancher friendly, Livestock Risk Protection insurance policy that is designed to insure against declining market prices. The federally subsidized program which is available through crop insurance agents, has evolved to be more rancher friendly. Becker said it has changed quite a bit from when it was first presented. “There are new guidelines worth taking a second look at to see if it w...
Lauren Sukut, Edward Jones financial advisor, Sidney, MT, and Andria Mueller, Minot, ND, will present the Basics of Estate Planning from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, March 7 during MonDak Ag Days to be held March 7 and 8 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Sukut's office looks to help their clients do life together. Emotionally charged situations can be difficult to process but having the right team on your side to walk with you can make all the difference. She has worked with estate attorney...
The all sheep and lamb inventory in the U.S. on Jan. 1 totaled 5.03 million head, down 2% from 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report indicated a year-over-year decrease of 2% in North Dakota, 3% in Minnesota and 9% in South Dakota. "U.S. lamb consumption was 1.1 lbs. per person per year for 2023, and has room for growth domestically and abroad," says Travis Hoffman, NDSU Extension and UMN Extension sheep specialist. "We have...
