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Stripe rust has been observed in winter wheat at the Eastern Agricultural Research Center here in Sidney. The cooler weather and moisture recently have been ideal conditions for the disease. This article will review some information on stripe rust disease and management options at this point in the growing season. Stripe rust is a fungal disease that is appropriately named, as the disease forms in a linear pattern of yellow-orange powdery pustules along the leaf blade. This disease is...
Blister beetles are here once again, and it is a good idea to scout for them in your fields, particularly alfalfa, prior to cutting. Blister beetle larvae feed on grasshopper eggs, which is why we've seen such large populations the last few years. Adult blister beetles contain a cantharidin toxin in their body fluids which is released when the beetle is crushed. This can blister people's skin and can also be deadly to livestock and horses. There are a few species of blister beetles that are...
Miss Montana Outstanding Teen contestant Emma McPherson presented to the Sidney Kiwanis Club on Thursday, June 20, sharing her platform, "Find Your Voice - Autism Spectrum Disorder". The daughter of Adam and KaCee McPherson, Savage, Emma is representing Richland County in the Miss Montana Outstanding Teen pageant on July 13 in Billings. Pageantry comes as second nature to her as she was crowned Miss Montana Volunteer in 2021. Emma will be a sophomore at Savage High School this fall. Best of...
Project Description: Located in Richland County, Montana, west of the Town of Fairview, Stellar Renewable Power (Stellar) is advancing a 74.5-MW solar project, complemented by a 25-MW, 4-hour battery storage initiative. Noteworthy for being among the few solar projects in Montana, this endeavor is strategically situated for interconnection at the MDU/WAPA’s Fairview West 115 kV substation, offering the flexibility for Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) interconnections. The point of interconnection is just across MT Highway 201 from t...
There will be an in-person Montana Hunter Education and Bowhunter Education course held in Sidney in July. This is a combination class for both courses. Registration is currently open online at FWP.mt.gov. Orientation is on July 8 from 6-9 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office, 1500 N. Central Ave., Sidney. Classes will be held on July 16-19 from 6-9 p.m., and field day will be on Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendance is required on all days. The field day is also open to a limited number of online students. Please register...
Events In Williston, Tioga, & Williams County, Central Time Wed., June 26-Sun., June 30 2024 Upper Missouri Valley Fair- Enjoy your favorite food vendors, classic fair rides, live entertainment, & more! For more info visit https://umvf.com/fair-week/. UMV Fairgrounds, 519 53rd St. E., Williston. Fri., June 28, July 26; Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22 6 p.m. - Spotlight At the James Open Mic - All ages event designed to celebrate & challenge young performers. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W., Williston. Sat., June 29 7-9 p.m. -...
In what is perhaps a first for Sidney Youth Rodeo, Montana State Junior High breakaway roping champion Lauren Youngquist is headed to Nationals in Des Moines, IA, the end of June where she will compete against girls from all over the U.S., five Canadian provinces, Mexico and Australia. There are a total of 12 performances and she will compete Monday night, June 24 at 7 p.m. and Friday morning June 28 at 9 a.m. You can catch her performance on the Cowboy Channel+. The daughter of J.C. and Kim...
Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, MSU-EARC Dr. Frankie Crutcher will discuss how to accurately identify white mold disease in irrigated soybean production fields and will provide management options including variety selection, fungicide application and rotation strategies at from 9:20-9:35 a.m. She said white mold disease has been found in soybean fields in Richland County, raising concern among growers. Producers have been experimenting with new crops since the closure of Sidney Sugars,...
Battling wheat stem sawfly? Interested in forages or CRP native plantings? How about forages potentially resistant to grasshoppers or rotations that help curb disease in peas and lentils? These are just a few of the research projects being featured at a joint Dryland Field Day, presented by Montana State University’s Eastern Ag Research Center (EARC) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab (NPARL). The tour is set for Wednesday morning, July 17 and features speakers from both research fac...
The MonDak Heritage Center is celebrating summer with a free event for the entire family called, "The Summer Bash and Bake Off" June 22 from 1-4 p.m. This is going to be a fun-filled day with everything from fire trucks, to music & storytelling, to pie eating! Starting off the day in the street in front of the MonDak Heritage Center, the Sidney Fire Department will showcase their skill and accuracy in a WaterBall war! The crowd will be able to cheer on local firefighters as crews from two...
Outback Barrel Racing has planned a two-day event for you and your family, Saturday June 29-30. The event will be located at the Richland County Fairgrounds and will be called the "Bakken Barrel Daze". Outback Barrel Racing is a non-profit organization who is full of volunteers dedicated to promoting barrel racing as a sport and a family event. They go above and beyond to help their community, even in a competitive environment. OBRA is all about having fun at their races and will even help...
Sidney -The NRA Foundation has awarded Richland County 4-H a grant totaling $7,300 in supplies that were needed for the Richland County 4-H Shooting Program. "We are very excited about educational programs that teach youth how to be safe around firearms and archery equipment," said Josie Evenson, MSU / Richland County 4-H Extension Agent "and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our community." 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University. In Richland County, 4-H...
Events in Sidney, Fairview, Lambert, Savage, Mountain Time. Wed., June 19 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 29.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - through Aug. 3. - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Fri., June 21 5-7 p.m. - Road To Recovery - Singer Skylar Ray & Kala Mulcahy will come to share their recovery jou...
BOARD MEETING: Monday – June 24, 2024 – 5:00 PM – Rau School Library I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Swear in New Trustee & Reorganization of Board IV. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement V. Guest (s) a. Ryan Kopp – Interstate Engineering – Emergent Contaminants Grant - DEQ b. Brian & Kadin LeFors – L & L Buses i. Bus Contract Approval VI. Personnel a. New Hire i. Custodian b. Terminations i. Grace Germann VII. Correspondenc...
President: Donald J. Trump, Republican; Joseph R Biden Jr, Democrat United States Senator: Tim Sheehy, Republican; Jon Tester, Democrat; Robert Barb & Michael Downey, Green (tied) US Representative District 2: Troy Downing, Republican; John B. Driscoll, Steve Held (Democrats-tied) Governor & Lt. Governor: Greg Gianforte, Republican; Ryan Busse, Democrat Secretary of State: Christi Jacobsen, Republican; Jesse James Mullin, Democrat Attorney General: Austin Knudsen, Republican; Ben Alke, Democrat State Auditor: James Brown, Republican; John...
Six finalists in each division have been selected for this year's Roundup/Kiwanis Senior Athletes of the Year awards. The presentation will be made during the Sidney Kiwanis Club's luncheon, which starts at noon, at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, June 27. Athletes and their parents should RSVP to Jessica, 406-794-2304. Boys Kevin Hutzenbiler, Sidney: Hutzenbiler was a talented three-sport athlete for the Eagles. He played well at wide receiver and defensive back for Sidney's football team. He was...
Sidney, MT – Sidney Health Center is proud to announce that 393 of its employees have successfully completed Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training, equipping them with essential skills to address and prevent suicide within the community. This significant achievement underscores the organization's commitment to enhancing mental health support in Richland County, particularly given Montana's high suicide rates. Richard Evans and Tim Tharp were instrumental in establishing the training p...
Richland County Events in Sidney unless otherwise listed. MT. Wed., June 12 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 22.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., June 13 11:30 a.m. - Richland Red Hatters Lunch Meeting - Meadowlark. To RSVP call Paula, 406-489-2843 or Margaret, 406...
It’s a full weekend of family fun as Watford City kicks off the summer with baseball, food trucks and Touch a Truck, all at the Rough Rider Center. Start the weekend off with the Walleye Legion Alumni baseball game at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 as players of all ages get together. A full weekend of baseball follows with The 4th Annual Doug Johnsrud Baseball Tournament, as teams from Froid, Billings and Richland County, MT; Lovell and Gillette, WY; Moose Jaw, SK; Williston, Hillsboro Central Valley and Watford City, ND compete. The c...
As we age, being prepared for all the things that can happen becomes more important than ever. For some, getting all of your affairs in order can be a daunting task. You know it should be done but often don’t know where to start or are concerned about the costs associated with it. Luckily, the Montana Legal Services Developer Program can help make it easier. The program provides elder law training and resources for older Montanans, their family members and social outreach workers. It also develops pro bono and local legal services referrals, t...
Dan's services were at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT, with Pastor John Baseley officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Visitation was held Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the Event Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sidney Health Center Cancer Center or a charity of one's choice. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is...
Events in Sidney unless otherwise listed. MT. Wed., June 5 6:15 p.m. - Karen Huskamp Shares Experiences In Peru - Everyone is welcome to come and hear Karen’s experiences while participating in the delivering of Shoeboxes in Peru for Operation Christmas Child. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 211 E. Holly St. Wed., June 5 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 22.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave....
Mark your calendars for the highlight of summer in Richland County! From July 31-Aug. 3 the Richland County Fair & Rodeo invites you to join in the festivities celebrating the theme of Back Roads & Tractor Shows. Get ready for four days packed with excitement, entertainment, and the best of rural Montana culture. CowTown USA invites visitors of all ages to experience the charm of rural life with a petting zoo open all day. From cuddly farm animals to interactive exhibits, there’s plenty to delight animal lovers and there’s even pony rides! Plu...
Sidney City Council approved a request from 406 Freedom for permission to have an indoor shooting range in Sidney’s city limits. The proposal is for the range to be located in the former Shopko and Reynolds’ south buildings. Crystal Strait said the gun range will meet NRA standards and organizers have also received input from another range owner in the area. A lot of steel infrastructure and sound barriers are planned. Sidney Chief of Police Mark Kraft said he doesn’t have problems with the p...
Area officials provided information regarding the local government ballot issue during the Sidney Chamber's power hour held at the Extension building on May 21. The requirement of asking the public for a government review at least every 10 years was a result of the 1972 Constitution Convention in Montana. The goal is to make sure political power is from the citizens. Area voters will have the decision to make regarding Richland County, the City of Sidney and the City of Fairview. Stephanie...
