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Montanans hold their history close. They take pride in the stories of how their families came to this land. The hardships that they endured and the accomplishments made. J.K Ralston was an artist committed to painting these stories. With painstaking detail, he captured the struggle, the joy, the determination, the sadness of that time and told the stories of what it was like for the pioneers and the native peoples and land. Born in Choteau, MT, in 1896, he knew the stories first hand. Ranching...
Did you happen to notice the big yellow Sun Bus parked at the Richland County Health Department on Holly Street in Sidney, during the weekend of Aug. 24-25? Thanks to the efforts of the Richland County Cancer Coalition, The Sun Bus, from Aurora, CO, made its way to Sidney on that very hot weekend. The Sun Bus is a mobile clinic offering free skin cancer screenings and sun safety education. Operated by the Colorado Melanoma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, its mission is to create...
This year’s annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 13-14, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. “We’ve had a number of calls already from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set,” event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. “Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event with the Town of Fairview. Collection times for...
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a family boating on the Yellowstone River regarding a body hanging from the Fairview Bridge at 3:49 p.m. CDT on Sunday, Aug. 25. Detective Brandon Kindred said their office determined that the incident was a suicide and there is no foul play suspected. The office is not releasing the name of the victim out of respect for the family but said it was a 44-year-old male, Mexican native who was most recently a Colorado resident. Next of Kin have been notified and our thoughts are with t...
They’ve talked about it for years and now Ira and Amy Lake are taking the plunge into the restaurant business. “We’ve talked about it over the years, ever since the M&M closed. We wanted to get back into the restaurant business but with a smaller venue. Then we started wondering who was going to take over the sale yard. And here we are. This is ideal,” Ira explained. They hope to have the Cattlemen’s Cafe at Sidney Livestock Market Center open by Aug. 27. It’s a natural fit for Ira whose grandparents Martin and Myrtle Lake, then his parents...
Sidney Lions Club is pleased to welcome our newest member, Jonathan (Jon) Skinner. Jon is sponsored by Lion Chad Molden. Lion Cheryl VanEvery led the new member induction. Jon grew up in Dillon, MT, and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Montana while playing football for the Griz. He has lived in Sidney for the last 15 years and is involved with the Yellowstone Lodge of Freemasons, Pella Lutheran Church and officiates youth sports. Jon is married to Cami Skinner,...
HELENA, MT – As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte led the state’s purchase of more than 50,000 acres of habitat conservation leases (HCL) to increase public access, keep agricultural land in production, and conserve prairie habitats. With the support of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), conservation groups, and farmers and ranchers, the governor and members of the land board celebrated the approval to purchase eight private properties to enroll as HCLs. “Our top priority will continue to be to increase public access w...
At 3:49 p.m. CDT on Sunday, August 25, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a family boating on the Yellowstone River regarding a body hanging from the Fairview Bridge. Detective Brandon Kindred said their office determined that the incident was a suicide and there is no foul play suspected. Next of kin have been notified. The office is not releasing the name of the victim out of respect for the family but said it was a 44 year old male, Mexican native who was most recently a Colorado resident. Anyone who is s...
Dana Moos turned 65 on Thursday, Aug. 8 and she's ready to take life a bit easier. She started working at Party Central in 2000 when it was located in the basement of Yellowstone Merc. On Feb. 5, 2006 she moved the business to its current location on Main Street in Sidney and has been serving up good times ever since. In 2009, The Popcorn Factory was purchased from Dale and Barb Dombrosky and Dana, along with a few other popcorn chefs, filled the store with the tantalizing smells of a huge...
BILLINGS - Montanans for Tester launched “Republicans for Tester,” a group of Montana Republicans backing dirt farmer Jon Tester for U.S. Senate. The group, which launched with more than 100 Republicans from across Montana voicing their support for Jon, is made up of former Montana elected officials, business owners, and community leaders. Notable members include former Governor and RNC Chair Marc Racicot, former Secretary of State Bob Brown, former state legislator Mallerie Stromswald from Yellowstone County, former Great Falls Mayor Mike Wint...
They've talked about it for years and now Ira and Amy Lake are taking the plunge into the restaurant business. "We've talked about it over the years, ever since the M&M closed. We wanted to get back into the restaurant business but with a smaller venue. Then we started wondering who was going to take over the sale yard. And here we are. This is ideal," Ira explained. They hope to have the Cattlemen's Cafe at Sidney Livestock Market Center open by Aug. 27. It's a natural fit for Ira whose...
Williston, ND – The Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regimental Association, in coordination with help from the Innis family, and Friends of Fort Union/ Buford, are thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated re-printed book, "Sagas of the Smoky Water: True Stories Reflecting Historical Aspects of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Region, 1805-1910" by the late-Ben Innis. The book was first published by a group of volunteers to celebrate Williston's Centennial in 1987. "Sagas of t...
This year’s annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 13-14, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. “We’ve had a number of calls already from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set,” event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. “Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event with the Town of Fairview. Collection times for...
"We are deep-rooted in our community and want to focus mainly on connecting local customers to our local ranches." claims C.J. Thorne and Luke Taylor, Watford City. "We both live near Watford City and chose to form a partnership," they stated. "Our families have always had our custom processing done locally and we know how handy that is to help the farmers and ranchers," Thorne chimes in. The young entrepreneurs purchased Yellowstone River Beef, 6 E. Dakota Parkway, Williston, in May and were...
Events in Sidney, Lambert & Fairview, Mountain Time. Wed., Aug. 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - “Capturing the Past” Exhibition Leah Olson - through Aug. 31. - “Celebrating the Essence” Exhibition Morgan Wagner - through Aug. 31. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney. 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., Aug. 8 9-11 a.m. - Montana Bumble Bee Atlas, Lambert Park - Field day to catch, identify, & release bees. Meet at Lambert Park at 9 a.m. Please bring wate...
"We are deep-rooted in our community and want to focus mainly on connecting local customers to our local ranches." claims C.J. Thorne and Luke Taylor, Watford City. "We both live near Watford City and chose to form a partnership," they stated. "Our families have always had our custom processing done locally and we know how handy that is to help the farmers and ranchers," Thorne chimes in. The young entrepreneurs purchased Yellowstone River Beef, 6 E. Dakota Parkway, Williston, in May and were...
Events in Williston, ND & Ray, ND, Central Time. Thurs., Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5-9 p.m. - Summer Nights On Main - Slamabama - Come to downtown Williston to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities & more. Aug. 8: Chloe Marie; Aug. 15: Josey & The Whalers; Aug. 22: Moments Notice; Aug. 29: Eyes Closed. Fri., Aug. 2 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - 2nd Annual End Of Summer Bash - Exclusive party at the Williston ARC on the front lawn & in the pool. Lunch 11 a.m.-12 p.m., followed by yard games, pool volleyball & entertainment f...
The 16th Annual Monster Catfish Roundup was held July 20 at the Sidney Bridge along the Yellowstone River....
The 2023-2024 4-H year, thus far, has been extremely successful for the 240 4-H members and 82 adult volunteers in the ten active 4-H clubs in Richland County. 4-H focuses on growing confident, capable, and caring youth through science, citizenship and healthy living projects that provide hands on learning and engagement in their home and community. In 4-H youth partner with caring adults that prepare them for their future and aid them in being ready for a career of their choosing. 4-H offers a...
It would be completely understandable if you haven't noticed any changes as you drive by City Hall on 2nd St. S.E., Sidney. The exterior remains the same other than new treatment covering the doors of the old fire hall. Step inside, and the change brought about by B&B Builders and mostly local sub-contractors in just a few months, is remarkable. Over $1.6 million in ARPA (federal American Rescue Plan Act) funds allowed the City of Sidney to expand City Hall and bring it into the 21st Century....
Events in Williston & Tioga, Central Time Thurs., July 18 2-7 p.m. - Bakken Rocks Cookfest, Tioga - Free food, live music, great fun. Learn more about the oil & gas industry from industry experts, meet employees of companies working in the area & get some great BBQ. Information Session: Tioga Community Center, 410 6th St. NE; BBQ, Live Music & Kids Activities: Tioga City Park, 310 4th St. NE. Thurs., July 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5-9 p.m. - Summer Nights On Main - Come to downtown Williston to experience incredible live music, amazing...
The City of Sidney has received a $1,277,685 FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities) grant to cover 75% of the cost for the Sidney Meadows Storm Drain Project. The City was also awarded their portion of the required match, $511,074, in State of Montana Resiliency dollars, covering the entire cost of the project other than engineering. According to their web site, the BRIC program aims to categorically shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and toward research supported, proactive investment in community...
WILLISTON, ND – The public is invited to the Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Annual Encampment Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. CT at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. All ages are welcome to this free event, and children must be accompanied by an adult. “Step back in time with the sights, sounds, and stories of the past as reenactors bring the frontier era of the fort to vivid life,” said Ben Gjorven, Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regimental Association president. “This encampment is a unique opportu...
MILES CITY – The 2024 paddlefish season for the yellow tag area of the Yellowstone and lower Missouri rivers ended June 30, short of the harvest cap of 1,000 fish. The overall harvest estimate was 782 paddlefish, and female paddlefish represented 43% of the total harvest. Harvest estimates for the past two seasons were 776 in 2023 and 769 fish in 2022, continuing the trend toward a more dispersed fishery since open river passage began with the new Intake Bypass Channel near Glendive. It was also an average year for tag sales, with a total of 2,...
Events in Sidney & Fairview, Mountain Time. Wed., July 10 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - through Aug. 3. - “Capturing the Past” Exhibition Leah Olson - through Aug. 31. - “Celebrating the Essence: Exhibition Morgan Wagner - through Aug. 31. 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/. Thur., July 11 11:30 a.m. - Richland Red Hatters Lunch Meeting - Gullivers. To RSVP call Paula, 406-489-2843 or Ma...
