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USACE Omaha - Col. Geoff Van Epps, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division, signed a Record of Decision for the Fort Peck Dam test releases Environmental Impact Statement on Nov. 12. The EIS assesses the ability of test flows out of Fort Peck Dam, Montana to potentially benefit the pallid sturgeon. The pallid sturgeon, a species of fish, is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. USACE prepared the EIS as part of its commitment in the January 2018 amendment to its October 2017 Biological Assessment...
Sidney's new Butler Ag Equipment shop has been up and running as of Nov. 1. The facility is located at the former B&B Rentals location, 34940 MT-23, near the intersection of MT-16 and MT-23. It is the company's first store in Montana and 20th location throughout the Midwest. "So far it has been great! We have been getting a lot of positive feedback from the locals, along with our customers, "Butler Machinery Company Service Manager, Colton Carlin said. The company offers a full line of AGCO...
A Heart Like Water, a film set in 1887 Dakota Territory, will be premiering next month in Watford City. The film, based on true events, chronicles the experiences of a husband and wife as they struggle to keep their family together as new residents on the Dakota frontier. The film stars Daniel Bielinski & Tiffany Cornwell and is directed by Charlie Griak. The film will show at the WCHS Theater--one night only--on Friday, December 17, at 7 pm. It will also be showing in other North Dakota cities such as Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Belfield...
The past two years have dealt a blow to oil and gas production everywhere, including right here in Montana. Production levels declined significantly as the nation went into “COVID lockdown”, devastating oil and gas operators and the many Montana communities that rely on the industry for revenue and jobs. Now, as one of Montana’s most critical industries begins its recovery, anti-development regulations proposed in Washington are threatening the future of oil and gas drilling across the country. The announcement of a federal oil and gas-d...
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. Nov. 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7-8:30 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book of the month, “The Six Wives of Henry the VIII” by Alison Weir. Open to all who have read the book and those who are considering reading it. Nov. 20: Confluence Historic Sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ages and experience levels are welco...
On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Teigan Taylor, Fairview, signed with the University of North Dakota - Grand Forks to compete in track, pole vault and hurdles. Pictured with Teigan are Marty & Kim Shaide, Rocky, Pam & Audie Taylor (Family); Mike Sharbono and Katie Hurley (coaches)....
Watford City will be looking festive this year with tons of Christmas events happening throughout November and December. Friday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Watford City’s Annual Parade of Lights will be lighting up the city. The parade goes from North on Main Street and East on 4th Avenue to the Fairgrounds to allow for social distancing. This year a panel of three judges is judging the floats and the prize will be a Traveling Trophy and $150 to the winners in two categories; overall outstanding entry presenting and illustrating the parade theme, ...
Leslie Bieber, Alexander Public School District No. 2 superintendent, has been selected as North Dakota's State Superintendent of the Year. "It is very humbling, to be honest, because it is my colleagues who selected me. This award is a reflection, not just of me, but also of my staff, my governing board, and students. Everything that we've accomplished in the last nine years that I've been there definitely has taken a team and a great team at that," said Bieber. With this position, Bieber will...
A Preacher In The Patch event will take place at the Richland County Event Center Nov. 11-14, starting 7 p.m. each night. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. This program is a part of their "Time for a Great Turn Around" Tour, offering a variety of music, encouraging messages, and giving attendees an opportunity to look at life from a different point of view. "We want to provide encouragement and smiles; bringing a positive high-quality event to rural areas," said Cody Roland,...
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. Nov. 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7-8:30 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book of the month, “The Six Wives of Henry the VIII” by Alison Weir. Open to all whom have read the book and those who are considering reading it. Nov. 20: Confluence Historic Sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ages and experience levels are welco...
Williston, ND - As a first step toward enhancing health care in Williston and in partnership with the City of Williston, Sanford Health will build a multi-specialty clinic in Williston Square. Sanford will break ground on this new location in mid-2022 with an anticipated opening date of late 2023. Located on the corner of 33rd St. and 2nd Ave. West in the southeastern area of Williston Square, the clinic has the potential to include more than 100 exam rooms and offer primary care and specialty services including a walk-in clinic, infusion...
Bud and Anne Groskinsky's story is a love story, their love for each other, the land they've worked together, the many people who have touched their lives and the wonders of the planet. Married for 66 years, the couple got acquainted at the log cabin church in Crane when Anne was still in high school and working a summer job at Pickering Honey Company. They were married one week after Anne graduated from high school and headed to Rocky Mountain College in Billings where they both got degrees,...
The ND Game and Fish Department is allowing hunters with whitetail or "any" deer gun licenses in several units in western North Dakota the option of turning those licenses in for refunds. Casey Anderson, wildlife chief, said the decision is based on continuing reports of white-tailed deer mortality caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease, and evidence of moderate to significant deer losses in some areas that might affect hunting success in those locations. The first confirmed EHD report...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2021 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the central and western portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken from units 2H, 2I, 2J1, 2J2, 2K1, 2K2, 3A1, 3A2, 3A3, 3A4, 3B1, 3B3, 3C, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2, 4A, 4B and 4C. CWD is a slow-moving brain disease of deer, moose and elk that can cause population-level impacts under high infection rates. “Many folks are aware of the fairly...
Deer hunters who can’t find their deer license should contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department soon to make sure they have their tag before the season opens. The Game and Fish Department must be contacted by phone at 701-328-6300, or email [email protected], to authorize the online purchase of a replacement tag. Printable applications are not available. The deer gun season opens Friday, Nov. 5 at 12 noon Central Time....
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages hunters, anglers and landowners who witness a fish or wildlife violation to file a report with the Report All Poachers program. Witnesses should report a violation by calling the RAP telephone number at 701-328-9921. Witnesses should note the vehicle description, including make, color, license plate number and state issued. Description of the violator should also be considered. The RAP line offers rewards – from $100 to $1,000 depending on the nature and seriousness of the crime – for inf...
Western Region Economic Development (WRED) is seeking candidates interested in serving on the board of directors. There is one seat that will become available in the month of December. A high priority will be given to candidates from the oil & gas and manufacturing industries to fill the seat, but all interested parties are encouraged to apply. WRED is a non-profit organization funded through valued memberships, grants and STAR Fund dollars. The board of directors is comprised of economic development representatives from Divide, McKenzie,...
Producers who have relocated their cattle out of state for winter feeding this year should consider having a weed management protocol in place when the cattle return, say North Dakota State University Extension specialists. "If you have sent your cattle to areas where there are known Palmer amaranth, waterhemp or other noxious or troublesome weed issues, it will be important to allow a 'cleanout period' upon return," says Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weed specialist. "Crop fields are not the...
Late August and September rains have left drought stressed pasture and rangeland in some areas of North Dakota looking green and lush. Leading ranchers to wonder if they should take advantage of this forage, and how grazing will influence forage production in 2022? “The answer to this question is going to depend largely on the grass species in the pasture,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “If the pasture is comprised of tame grass species such as brome grass or Kentu...
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 Seed and Ag Supply, Inc. By changing to the seed sid...
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 are Kyle Johnson, Kensel; Karlee Lesmann,...
WILLISTON, N.D. – 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 time. Nov. 7 Confluence History and Nature Lecture Series, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about scientific discoveries and thoughts on geology by the Corps of Discovery, presented by State Historic Site Supervisor Joseph A. Garcia, in this new series of historical lectures about the region. Nov. 18 Confluence History Book Club, 7-8:30 p.m. Join history b...
Funeral services for David R. Moe, 70 of Fairview, MT formerly of Tioga, ND are at 11:00 A.M., (CDT), Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Tioga, with Pastor Michael Burns, 1st Lutheran Church in Tioga officiating. Interment will be in the Zion Cemetery, Tioga, ND under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Tioga and Sidney. Visitation will be Friday, November 5, 2021, from 11 AM (CDT) to 6 PM (CDT) at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Tioga....
Harry Bernard Folkvord was born February 9, 1934, in Beach, North Dakota. He was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana run by his father Peder Folkvord (an immigrant from Norway) and mother, Anna, a child of Norwegian immigrants. Along with his sister Bette, brother Kenny and George they rode horses and worked on the ranch. As a young man he played guitar, fiddle or mandolin for dances with his dad and uncles. After his family moved to Sidney he graduated from high school, married his first...
With new technology, comes new opportunities. Drones are continuing to take flight around the world, with Western North Dakota being a new spot for drone technology opportunities. Vantis, a company base in Grand Forks, chose Watford City and Williston as the starting point for testing new BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) network - Vantis and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site is the first BVLOS in the nation. The state has invested $48 million and infrastructure toward the new venture. On...
