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Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center recently partnered with Shared Medical Services (SMS) to bring the first digital PET/CT technology service to Montana. The state-of-the art digital PET/CT scanner delivers faster scan times, reduced radiation doses and enhanced visualization of small lesions with exceptional image quality. PET/CT combines the functional information from a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exam with anatomical information from a Computed Tomography (CT) exam in one single exam....
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Dr. Jennifer Gravos. Dr. Gravos joins the medical staff as a podiatrist and plans to start seeing patients at the Primary Care Clinic this month. As a podiatrist, Dr. Gravos specializes in treating several foot and ankle conditions including bunions, cavus (high-arch) feet and flatfoot reconstruction, fractures, arthritis, sports medicine and lower limb deformities to name a few. Born and raised in North...
On Sept. 13, at approximately 11:44 a.m. CST a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle driven by William Chamley, Williston, was traveling north on University Avenue in Williston. A 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Sherry Kinsella, Williston, was traveling west on a private driveway and made a left turn onto University Avenue. While the Chevrolet was turning left, it was struck by the motorcycle on the front driver side quarter panel. Kinsella was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius Health-Williston for minor injuries. Chamley was transported by...
On Sept. 17 at approximately 7:23 p.m. CST a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 17-year-old, male, Watford City, was traveling north on 137th Ave. NW (County Road 35). The Chevrolet lost control, entered the east ditch, and rolled then came to rest in an adjacent field. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to McKenzie County Health where he was pronounced deceased. At the time of the crash the road conditions were wet and the weather was cloudy. The agencies who responded were North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie County...
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $11,617 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply ONLINE only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab apply for Grant. Applications are due Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the...
The NDRA Championship Finals Rodeo will take place at the McKenzie County fairgrounds located in Watford City on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. CT on Friday and 6 p.m. CT on Saturday. The event will have concessions and beer gardens, lots of vendors, and Junior Wild Pony Race (with buckle & prize money awarded to the champion). 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 bareback and...
Agriculturists and researchers continue to develop technologies and strategies that decrease negative effects on crop performance and yield. Some examples of technology that is helping improve farming is precision agriculture, topography, and UAV. Precision Agriculture is a management strategy that collects and analyzes temporal and spatial data to support management decisions. It is known to improve resource use efficiency, productivity, quality, profitability, and sustainability of...
“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 conditions, some other benefits of planting...
The NDRA Championship Finals Rodeo will take place at the McKenzie County fairgrounds located in Watford City on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. CT on Friday and 6 p.m. CT on Saturday. The event will have concessions and beer gardens, lots of vendors, and Junior Wild Pony Race (with buckle & prize money awarded to the champion). 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 bareback and...
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven announced a federal appropriation that will develop a partnership between North Dakota State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and Grand Farm around research development and educational opportunities in agriculture technology. This announcement occurred at an event held at NDSU. "Grand Farm is about leveraging North Dakota's global leadership in agriculture and the dynamic technology sector that we've built in our state to develop...
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...
