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It’s on! This year’s annual E-rase you E-waste event is set for Sept. 24-25 so clear out those closets and let us help you recycle all your damaged and obsolete electronics for free! “We’ve had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event so we’re happy to let everyone know the dates have been set,” event Coordinator Heather Luinstra said last week. “It’s a little later in September than has typically been the case. Previously our fall e-waste collection events have all been held the weekend after Labor Day, but our e-cycler wa...
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 time. Sept. 16: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. Sept. 17-18: 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 Missouri...
It’s on! This year’s annual E-rase you E-waste event is set for Sept. 24-25 so clear out those closets and let us help you recycle all your damaged and obsolete electronics for free! “We’ve had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event so we’re happy to let everyone know the dates have been set,” event Coordinator Heather Luinstra said last week. “It’s a little later in September than has typically been the case. Previously our fall e-waste collection events have all been held the weekend after Labor Day, but our e-cycler wa...
Williston - Since signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) earlier this year with the vision to enhance health care in the Williston community and region, the City of Williston and Sanford Health have been working diligently to determine details of an agreement. When finalized later this year, the agreement will outline project timelines, operational responsibilities and financing. “We are excited to further our vision for enhancing health care in Williston and the surrounding communities, and we are committed to that goal,” said Dr. Michael LeB...
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. Sept. 6 Flag Lowering Ceremony, 5 p.m. Fort Buford closes for fall/winter. Sept. 7 Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center begins fall/winter hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; closed Monday-Tuesday. Sept. 16 Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month's book. F...
Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees and harvested or stored crops and hay. State: Montana Triggering Disaster Event #1: Tornado, excessive rain, hail and high winds that occurred June 10, 2021. Application Deadline: April 11, 2022 Primary...
The Lower Yellowstone River Corridor Advisory Committee (LYRC Committee), a group tasked with exploring additional access and recreation opportunities along the lower stretches of the river, will meet for the first time on Thursday, Aug. 26 in Miles City. The committee will meet at the Sleep Inn, 1006 S. Haynes Ave., from 8-11:30 a.m. In addition to the 13 committee members, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Hank Worsech and FWP staff will attend. While the public is welcome to attend, there will not be any opportunity to participate or...
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. The...
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...
