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Montana teachers will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to a federal order. Already, several independent pharmacies across Montana have announced upcoming vaccination clinics for some school districts. Educators will also be able to get a vaccine through retail chain pharmacies, like Albersons and Walgreens, that are part of a federal pharmacy vaccine partnership. The vaccines come from a separate federal allocation and won’t affect the number of vaccines available to Montanans currently eligible under the state’s distribution...
As we review the official first half of the Montana Legislative session, it’s safe to say the session is looking good for Montana agriculture. Of the 3,357 total bill draft requests, 1,121 have been formally introduced. Montana Farm Bureau has taken a stance and lobbied for or against 60 of those, based on the policy directives of our farming and ranching members. Many of the bills we have supported are already on their way to the Governor’s desk. There are no bills left alive from the first half that we have opposed, unless they have been ame...
House Bill 314 would make Montana's utility regulation commission consider the community consequences of coal-fired closures. The Legislature is considering a measure that would direct the Public Service Commission to weigh the economic impacts of coal-fired plant closures in its regulatory decision-making. Proponents say it can help coal-dependent communities remain viable, while opponents say it has the potential to hurt businesses and ratepayers by bucking regulatory norms. House Bill 314 is...
New bills are arriving rapidly in the 2021 Montana State Legislative Session, and we're here to bring you the highlights. We're in the final push before transmittal deadline, which is the date when all non-revenue bills have to make their way into the second chamber. We'll focus on two big issues in this column: meat labeling and bison bills. House Bill 324: Generally revise certain labeling laws, sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith (D), HD 31 and Senate Bill 210: Revise laws related to country of ori...
Ever since 1909, the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP), has been providing a reliable supply of irrigation water to several acres of farmland across the west side of the Yellowstone River (even during the Dust Bowl). This supply of irrigation water is crucial to ensuring the successful production of irrigated crops, with a majority of it being sugar beet crops. The project irrigates just under 60,000 acres on the west bank of the Yellowstone River. It consists of four separate districts and covers a span of 59,000 acres in three...
Funeral services for Velma Mae Daugherty, 82, Arnegard, ND were held 1 p.m. CST, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND with Pastor Garrett Gudmunsen officiating. Interment was in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation was 12-5 p.m. CST, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family...
Ever since 1909, the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP), has been providing a reliable supply of irrigation water to several acres of farmland across the west side of the Yellowstone River (even during the Dust Bowl). This supply of irrigation water is crucial to ensuring the successful production of irrigated crops, with a majority of it being sugar beet crops. The project irrigates just under 60,000 acres on the west bank of the Yellowstone River. It consists of four separate...
Funeral services for Velma Mae Daugherty, 82, of Arnegard, ND are at 1 p.m. (CST), Monday, February 22, 2021, at the Wilmington Lutheran Church in Arnegard with Pastor Garrett Gudmunsen officiating. Interment will be in the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 12-5 p.m. (CST) at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and...
The Richland County Fair Board consists of five very dedicated and committed board members who are appointed by the county commissioners to assist with planning, implementing and following through with the annual Fair along with many tasks along the way. The Fair Board had two extremely knowledgeable and devoted board members retire in December 2020. Bob Albin served on the board since 1989 after being appointed to the position following his father David Albin's retirement from the board. Chris...
The Knights of Columbus are asking for your financial support of a new ultrasound machine for the Sunrise Women’s Clinic, Sidney. The Knights of Columbus Supreme has been supporting pregnancy centers all over the world to help stop abortion. Since starting this program in 2009 the Knights have placed over 1,200 machines in use. The Knights of Columbus have been able to secure lower pricing from the major manufacturers with these numbers of machines purchased. Supreme Council pays for half and the local council needs to raise the other half. T...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those who register. Register at: https://yellowston...
Prewitt & Company LLC has been the area's cattle marketing headquarters since 1996. The company has been involved in all avenues of the cattle industry including cattle buying, selling, and relocating. "We buy and sell cattle all over. We buy cattle off a lot of ranches in Montana and North Dakota and relocate them to feedlots in the Midwest," said Tim Larson, Prewitt & Company cattle buyer/seller and Sidney Livestock manager. The company also feeds its customers' cattle at their own in...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those who register. Register at: https://yellowston...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those whom register. Register at: https://yellowsto...
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. Masks are required and visitors are asked to follow state and local mandates and the CDC’s recommendations on social distancing and personal hygiene. Dec. 17: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in discussing this month›s book, «Jefferson’s Secrets: Death and Desire at Monticello,» by Andrew Burstein. Free refreshments. D...
Karli Johnson, a young rancher from Choteau (formerly from Sidney), bested three other competitors to win the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet. She received the keys to a Ranger® 570 EFI and will be eligible to compete in the national competition which will be held during the virtual American Farm Bureau Convention in January. The three other contestants were Mark Boyd, Alder; John Walker, Nashua; and Morgan Rose, Terry. The Final Four of the Discussion Meet was...
Bozeman - Montana State University Extension agents, staff and supporters from across Montana recently received awards during Extension's virtual annual conference. Marc King, MSU Sweet Grass County Extension agent, received the 2020 Silver Buffalo Award in recognition of 26 years of exceptional service. The award, given by Montana's Joint Council of Extension Professionals, is MSU Extension's highest honor. King is known as a well-respected member of the Montana agricultural community and his...
Boys & Girls Club of the MonDak is sponsoring the 18th annual Parade of Trees auction to benefit the Club and its members. Individuals, organizations, and businesses within the community can donate a decorated tree or wreath to be auctioned off as part of Sidney's Small Town Christmas celebration on Friday, Nov. 27. This auction will take place as part of Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture's Christmas Stroll, on Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m. and will be held virtually...
This year Sidney’s Small-Town Christmas events will include Parade of Lights, Social Distancing with Santa, 18th Annual Parade of Trees, Winter Light Up contest, Christmas Cash, and the Big Bucks Program. Sidney’s annual Parade of Lights event will start 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at the south parking lot of Western Choice Cooperative and Lucky Lil’s Casino. “There will be some great local entertainment including the Sidney Rockettes! Santa Claus will make a pit stop at Reese and Rays IGA after the parade for cookies and cocoa (or cider)...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. seeks toy or cash donations for the 26th Annual Toy Drive The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) is a nonprofit organization in Montana that promotes motorcycle education, safety and awareness. The organization is involved in various community activities across Montana. In Richland County they have worked closely with the Christmas Coalition for 21 years; gathering, buying, and donating toys for Gifts From The Heart. Last year, in the community, they...
This year Sidney's Small-Town Christmas events will include Parade of Lights, Social Distancing with Santa, 18th Annual Parade of Trees, Winter Light Up contest, Christmas Cash, and the Big Bucks Program. Sidney's annual Parade of Lights event will start 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at the south parking lot of Western Choice Cooperative and Lucky Lil's Casino. "There will be some great local entertainment including the Sidney Rockettes! Santa Claus will make a pit stop at Reese and Rays IGA...
Funeral services for Anders N. Lassey, 15, Cartwright, ND were held 10 a.m., (MST) Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor Audrey Rydbom officiating. Interment was in Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, ND, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at the funeral home, Sidney, MT and one hour before services at the church. Family services were open to the public at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home,...
Albert Charles Allen, 69 was born on Feb. 19, 1951 in Beach, ND. His parents were Charles N & Catherine C (Wirtzfeld) Allen. Albert and his three sisters, Viki, Sentinel Butte ND, Susan (Gary), Litchfield MN, and Margaret (Doug), Casper WY, were raised on a family farm north of Sentinel Butte. He attended his first eight years of school at Westerheim. He graduated from Sentinel Butte High School in 1969. He attended a year at UND in Grand Forks then transferred to NDSSS at Wahpeton ND. Albert...
Congratulations Carla Verhasselt, Sidney, MT, winner of $350 in gift cards and $150 cash during The Roundup's Harvest Festival. Verhasselt registered at East-Mont Enterprises Inc., Sidney. The Roundup would like to thank all our generous sponsors that helped make the salute to our ag community successful and fun: Sidney Sugars, Inc., Sidney; Barrett Pharmacy & Variety, Watford City; Powder Keg Pizza, Fairview; Cooks on Main, Williston; Johnson Hardware & Furniture, Sidney; The Shoppes at...
This year Sidney's Small-Town Christmas events will include Parade of Lights, Social Distancing with Santa, 18th Annual Parade of Trees, Winter Light Up contest, Christmas Cash, and the Big Bucks Program. Sidney's annual Parade of Lights event will start 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at the south parking lot of Western Choice Cooperative and Lucky Lil's Casino. "There will be some great local entertainment including the Sidney Rockettes! Santa Claus will make a pit stop at Reese and Rays IGA...
