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Farmers across the region have experienced significant losses due to the sky-rocketing grasshopper population. “The population levels this summer have met the USDA-APHIS projection and, in some areas, have greatly exceeded it. The late snowstorms and cool and wet weather this spring helped combat grasshoppers early on by 1) delaying their hatching, and 2) allowing the grass to grow and get a head start before the grasshoppers had finished hatching,” explained MSU Richland County Extension Agent Marley Manoukian. Grasshoppers thrive in dry wea...
North Dakota State University's soybean breeding program conducts research every growing season on the tolerance of soybean varieties to iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC). "If farmers had IDC in their fields this year, they should consider using the NDSU tolerance ratings generated in 2022 and previous years, to select soybean varieties for 2023, to minimize the chlorosis in their fields," says Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomist. During the summer of 2022, NDSU's soybean breeding program...
On Sept. 2 at approximately 10:13 p.m. CST on Hwy 50 mile marker 17, 10 miles east of Grenora there was a 2 vehicle crash involving a 2006 Honda motorcycle driven by Dominic Cunahan, Zahl, ND, and a 2013 Freightliner Semi, driven by Jarig Op De Hoek, Scobey, MT. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Highway 50 near Zahl. The semi was turning left onto Highway 50 from 139th Ave NW. The motorcycle struck the trailer of the semi as the semi was making its turn to go westbound. Cunahan the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on...
When driving around McKenzie County, you will see signs that say "ND Cares" with a yellow ribbon. These signs are a reminder to veterans that, if they are struggling, there are resources and help available to them in the county. "McKenzie County and the incorporated towns of Watford City, Arnegard and Alexander all want our veterans who live and work here in McKenzie County to know that we care about them," said Karolin Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Management Emergency Manager. ND Cares is...
Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Sept. 5: Fort Buford Flag Lowering Ceremony and Site Closing, 5 p.m. Members of the 6th Infantry will lower the flag to observe the end of the summer season. Fort Buford closes for fall/winter. Sept. 6: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center begins fall/winter hours: Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5...
North Dakota’s deer bow season opens Friday, Sept. 2 at noon and continues through Jan. 1, 2023. Bowhunters can buy a license online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or at vendors linked to the department’s online licensing system. Hunters should plan accordingly and allow for time to receive their tag in the mail, as the tag will arrive by postal mail and not over the counter while the customer waits. This applies while purchasing a bow license at a license vendor, or at the Game and Fish Department’s main...
Dallas was born on Nov. 14, 1919 to Henry and Emma Pagel Hystad at their home in the Farland community. He graduated from Watford City High School and attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton. After serving in the Army Air Force for over 3 years in World War II, he came back home and purchased his farm/ranch in 1947. Phylis was born on July 14, 1928 to Harold and Elsie Gessner Lynner in Watford City. She was second born of 5 siblings. She attended grade school at the Braaten...
Want to meet some of the crew members of the USS MONTANA, the newest high-tech nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the U.S. Navy fleet? Fresh from the commissioning of the USS MONTANA in Norfolk, VA, at the end of June that many Montanans attended, four crew members will be in Big Sky Country to meet Montanans and learn about our history, culture, Native people, economy – and courage that will sustain them as they defend our nation. You will have the opportunity to meet these crew m...
On Aug. 20 at approximately 3:32 p.m. CDST, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Lonnie Paul Brannin, Williston, ND, was northbound on ND 1804, near mile marker 335, approximately 5 miles west of Trenton, ND. Brannin, lost control while passing other traffic. The motorcycle entered the north ditch and overturned and he was ejected off the motorcycle. Brannin was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry, concrete, good summer driving conditions, and there was a...
Glendive, MT - Construction on portions related to the Lower Yellowstone project is still ongoing in the area. Joe’s Island is expected to remain closed to the public through the Fall and Winter of 2022 when all construction related activities are scheduled to be complete. “For safety reasons, recreationists and other members of the public should avoid the area, which is still an active construction zone,” Ryan Newman, Montana Area Manager said. “When the island is re-opened, we will issue a public notice.” Contractors are still present o...
Starting in 2022, a local coffee roasting company, Wild Calf, created a special blend of dark roast to help support Sidney Health Care. “They approached us and wanted us to make a custom blend called jet fuel,” said owner Sara Harmon. Wild Calf is a coffee roasting company that roasts high-quality, specialty-grade, green coffee beans. The business is owned and operated by Sara and her husband Dustin Harmon, located on 6013 Road 1011, Bainville. “In a rural area it’s hard to get your name out, so we thought it was great when Sidney Health...
Farmers across the region have experienced significant losses due to the sky-rocketing grasshopper population. "The population levels this summer have met the USDA-APHIS projection and, in some areas, have greatly exceeded it. The late snowstorms and cool and wet weather this spring helped combat grasshoppers early on by 1) delaying their hatching, and 2) allowing the grass to grow and get a head start before the grasshoppers had finished hatching," explained MSU Richland County Extension Agent...
On Aug. 26, 2022 at about 6 a.m. CT, a silver 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, driven by Errol Malone Jr, Minot, ND, was traveling west on 28th St NW in rural McKenzie County. Malone failed to negotiate a left curve and drove off the roadway to the right. The vehicle overturned in the north ditch, struck a fence, and came to rest in the ditch upright, facing east. Malone was ejected as the vehicle overturned. He was not wearing a seat belt. Malone was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. At the time of the...
On Aug. 27 at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST, there was a fatality crash on HWY 1804 near mm 332, approximately 1 mile west of Trenton, ND. A 2007 Ford F250, driven by a Lester Lafollette wearing a seatbelt, Williston ND, was traveling westbound on Hwy 1804 near mm 332. A 2004 Nissan Xterra, driven by Kassandra Cote, unrestrained, Williston, ND, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 1804. The Nissan crossed into the westbound lane of travel. The Ford attempted to avoid the Nissan. The Nissan and Ford struck head on. Both vehicles came to rest in the...
"There is increased interest in planting winter wheat this year and for good reason," says Clair Keene, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agronomist. "With many prevent plant acres in the state, good soil moisture heading into the end of the growing season, severe drought in much of the Southern Plains and higher wheat prices than we've been accustomed to the last few years, 2022 is shaping up to be favorable for growing winter wheat," says Keene. In addition to the positive market...
On Aug. 20 at approximately 3:32 p.m. CST, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Lonnie Paul Brannin, Williston, ND, was northbound on ND 1804, near mile marker 335, approximately 5 miles west of Trenton, ND. Brannin, lost control while passing other traffic. The motorcycle entered the north ditch and overturned and was ejected off the motorcycle. Brannin was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry, concrete, good summer driving conditions, and there was a mostly...
Watford City’s Best of the West Ribfest and Street Fair is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. The event will feature tons of music, ribs, vendors, a classic car and truck show on Main Street, games for the kids, cornhole, and much more. There will be a Bags and Bones Cornhole Tournament starting at 11 a.m. followed by the Class Car and Truck Show from 12-7 p.m. There will be a kid’s zone with jump and fun inflatable games for children 0-12 years of age from 12-8 p.m. At 6 p.m. ribs will be served to the public and the Best of...
Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Programs and times are subject to change. Aug. 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. “To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876” by Bret Baier. Aug. 21: Historical Games for all ages, 2-4 p.m. at the Fort Buford barracks. Checkers, dominoes, cribbage, grace hoops and other...
Watford City held their National Day Out event on Aug. 2 at the Kent Pelton Nature Park. The event is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. First responders from across McKenzie County as well as North Dakota Game & Fish held fun events and iteractions with members of the community....
Williston, ND – The City of Williston's first ever drone show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14 at dusk. The drone show will be held in conjunction with the 14-year-old Babe Ruth World Series (BRWS) at Aafedt Stadium. "Our partnership with the Babe Ruth World Series shows how the community of Williston can come together to make these special events happen," said TrainND Northwest Executive Director Kenley Nebeker. The show will consist of 200 synchronized drones choreographed to music by F...
The Foundation for Community Care and Sidney Health Center held a Hard Hat Tour on July 26. A bus left from the Foundation office and took guests on a tour of three Sidney Health Center services including the new rehab location, the Cancer Care Center to discuss upcoming changes and to see the Care Flight plane funded in part by the Foundation. The first stop was to the Sidney-Richland Airport to tour the Care Flight plane. In June 2021, it was announced that Sidney Health Center was partnering...
Dogs On the Deck was such a huge success this year. Every week was filled with amazing music, food, games, family, and friends. If you missed this year or last year you will not want to miss the 2023 season. So many changes this year, with having our vendors on site each week. The staff at the Long X Liquor Store, the Pioneer Museum, the Long X Arts Foundation, and the Long X Visitors Center enjoyed seeing all the faces come through our doors helping us give back to this amazing community. This...
Washington, July 27 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provide at least 30 days following the mailing. Continuing to build on the initial mailing of pre-filled applications in May, the Department will continue using existing information in USDA and crop insurance files to send additional p...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo with all the rip-roaring fun that Richland County has been waiting for all year long will be Aug. 3–6. Chase Rice is doing the Saturday night concert with special guest, Casey Donahew. According to www.iheart.com, Chase Rice grew up in North Carolina listening to Garth Brooks and other singers who reshuffled and updated country music into something more in line with pop in the 1990s. Rice first came into the public’s eye in 2010, when he was a contestant on the TV show “Survivor”: Nicaragua. He eventua...
A Lower Yellowstone Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held July 26 at Joe's Island on the south side of Yellowstone River, across from the Intake Fish Screens. Approximately 100 dignitaries and local residents from Montana and North Dakota attended plus proclamations were read from others. The ceremony was lead by Kayla Eckert Uptmor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, followed by Tanya Trujillo, Asst. Secretary of Water and Science, Dept. of the Interior; Camille Calimlim Touton, Bureau of Reclamation...
