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Steve Harris, Jr., a Montana fisherman, has set a new world record for the largest paddlefish caught with a bow and arrow. The paddlefish, tipping the scale at 92 lbs., was caught on the bank of Yellowstone River, Sidney, on June 8. For the past 10 years he has been bowfishing; his friend, Justin Fisketjon, introduced him to the sport of bowfishing. Harris said, "Justin is a really great bowfisherman; he brought me to a night tournament shooting carp, and we got 2nd place and I kinda got hooked...
Fred Barkley When Fred Barkley and his family arrived in Sidney in 1976, they thought I had found Eden. The town was so clean, with well manicured lawns and parks and the people were so friendly and kind." Barkley said. As the new 4-H agent, Barkley found that the program was well grounded with a strong nucleus of dedicated volunteer leaders. In his 28 years as 4-H Extension Agent Barkley saw a lot of changes and growth in the 4-H program. The first Fair he took part in had no market livestock...
Richland County 4-H is beyond excited to celebrate 100 years of Richland County Fair and Rodeo. It also happens that Richland County 4-H celebrates its centennial right along with the fair. Richland County 4-H has been growing and changing for 100 years and will continue to do so with the support of Montana State University Extension, 4-H volunteers and our amazing community partners. 4-H in Richland County has come a long way in 100 years and none of it could have happened without community...
The Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative has an important place in the MonDak area and community. The cooperative is engaged locally and strives to give back to the community in real and meaningful ways. For several years, it has worked for sustainable development through policies accepted by its members. LYREC started out as "The Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association" - and had its first office in the Farmers Union Oil Company building. The LYREA's first board meeting was held on...
Sidney, Montana's Young Professionals chapter put on a conference to showcase their town. Here's what we learned from showing up. Editor's note: As part of MTFP's Long Streets Project, reporter Eric Dietrich spent a few days in early June on the road in eastern Montana. This is his dispatch. It's a Thursday afternoon in Sidney, the 6,400-resident city on the plains along Montana's border with North Dakota. I'm sheltering from a passing tornado inside a boutique cookware shop, staring at a wall...
The 75th Annual Fairview Old-Timers Reunion and Summer Festival activities are planned to take place July 16-18. The festival will feature the 3-on-3 Hoopfest, Classic Car and Truck Show, Grand Parade, food and craft vendors, live music and much more. The Hoopfest will be having a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for youth and adults to participate in on July 15 and July 16; this two-day event is sponsored and operated by the Fairview Community Foundation. For more information on Hoopfest, call 406-489-0390. Friday, July 16, starting at 5 p.m....
Williston - 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. July 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. July 16-17: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia at 701-572-9034. The M...
The 75th Annual Fairview Old-Timers Reunion and Summer Festival activities are planned to take place July 16-18. The festival will feature the 3-on-3 Hoopfest, Classic Car and Truck Show, Grand Parade, food and craft vendors, live music and much more. The Hoopfest will be having a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for youth and adults to participate in on July 15 and July 16; this two-day event is sponsored and operated by the Fairview Community Foundation. For more information on Hoopfest, call...
Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Qualley, 73, Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Interment will be in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. The family service was held 10 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at the church and visitation started after the family service. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
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. July 15 Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month's book. Free refreshments. July 16-17 Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia at 701.572.9034. The M...
Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Qualley, 73 of Sidney are at 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church in Sidney with Pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. The family service will be on Monday, July 5, 2021, at 10 AM at the church and visitation will start after the family service. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at ww...
Helena - Public access along the lower Yellowstone River is a rare commodity. However, a new committee convened by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and sponsored by Gov. Greg Gianforte is looking to improve access here and as a result protect fish and wildlife habitat and provide for more outdoor recreation opportunities. “The lower Yellowstone is a unique Montana treasure with some of our most important agriculture lands, thriving rural communities and amazing hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Gov. Gianforte. “We’re looking to engage...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the opening of Walter Piehl – Retrospective 1962-2018. The exhibition will be displayed through Aug. 14 with a closing reception attended by the artist at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14. As the saying goes, this isn't Walter Piehl's first rodeo. For over 50 years, Walter has been an artist, mentor and teacher. He is an aficionado of history and art with a lifelong passion for Western Americana that stems from his upbringing in a ranching family that rode horses, raised s...
Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90 of Masons has awarded three $500 scholarships in memory of Earl & Clona Hawley. The 2021 winners are Kristan Jasin, Hudson Severson and Ecriselia Flores, Sidney High School. Kristen plans to attend Miles Community College majoring in pre-veterinary studies. Hudson will attend Washington State University in the fall to study microbiology. Ecriselia will major in pharmacy at The University of Montana. The Earl & Clona Hawley scholarship was created by Richland Chapter #...
Williston - 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. May 20: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. May 29: Flag Raising Ceremony conducted by the 6th Infantry Regiment Association frontier army re-enactors at 12 p.m. This ceremony marks the beginning of summer hours. Fort Buford is open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The M...
Williston - 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. May 15: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. May 20: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. May 29: Flag Raising Ceremony conducted by the 6th Infantry Regiment Association frontier army r...
Get your $10 tickets (cash only) now for the Forrie J. Smith “Lloyd” on Yellowstone post work gala, Thursday, May 13, 5-7 p.m. at the First International Bank & Trust basement ballroom, Watford City. You’ll get to meet the man who’s popularity has soared thanks to the popularity of Yellowstone and watch artist Katie Von Kral do a 12-minute speed painting that’ll be auctioned off for charity. Plus you’ll enjoy snacks and beverages. You can get tickets in advance at Saddle Up Western Wear, Watford City. This event is sponsored by High Plains...
Helena - This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicked off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam. Paddlefish anglers must have a white harvest tag, which is issued through a lottery system, to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the river. FWP mails these tags to successful applicants. Unsuccessful paddlefish lottery applicants will be issued a snag-and-release only license for the Upper Missouri River. Others may also purchase s...
North Dakota's 2021 paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through May 21. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Legal snagging hours are from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT daily. One tag per snagger will be issued. Snagging is legal in all areas of the Yellowstone River in North Dakota, and in the area of the Missouri River lying west of the U.S. Highway 85 bridge to...
On April 13 the Richland County Commissioners sent a letter to Montana Governor Greg Gianforte requesting a Drought Natural Disaster Declaration. The letter can be viewed in its entirety on The Roundup website, roundupweb.com. The letter read as follows. Dear Governor Gianforte: The Board of County Commissioners of Richland County; Montana petitions that you: 1. Submit a request to the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture and the President of the United States for an agriculture-related disaster declaration for Richland County; Montana based on droug...
The Brodie Gorder Iron Eagle Wrestling duals and invitational tournament will be held at Sidney High School, April 17-18. The dual tournament will be on Saturday and the individual on Sunday! The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and the wrestling will start at 8:30 a.m. The two divisions will be K-8th grade large team plus K-3rd grade small team division. Brodie Gorder was born on Sept. 6, 2004 to Shane & Lisa Gorder, Sidney. Brodie was a sweet, mischievous little 8 year old boy. He was raised on a ranch on the Yellowstone River, the shadow of his...
Williston - 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. April 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. April 16-17: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia at 701-572-9034. The M...
Dependent on weather, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project will start filling and flushing the Main Canal on Wednesday, April 21 at 6 a.m. Please ensure that all children, livestock, and fences are out of the canals, ditches, drains and harm’s way. Please unlock any gate along canals, laterals and drains. Watch for live updates on Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project Facebook page....
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. With the arrival of spring weather and an increase in outdoor recreation, more and more Montanans are enjoying the outdoors. This increases the risk for potential encounters between humans and wild animals because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities. Rabies is a fatal disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to...
Williston - 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. March 18: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month's book. Free refreshments. March 19-20: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia, 701-572-9034. The...
