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Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) has successfully attained $145,000 to conduct a county-wide economic development survey to determine what our current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are. REDC hired Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson (KLJ) to conduct the strategic planning and preparation for the economic diversification and comprehensive economic development strategies. The first stage of the project is to gather information from the residents and the public of Richland County....
The creation of The Roughrider Fund was approved by the voters of the city in 1998 to support the projects that enhance Watford City and make it a great place to live and visit. The one and a half cent city sales tax has supported many projects since then. Some of the most notable projects supported include the construction of the Wild West Water Park, McKenzie Health medical complex, and The Roughrider Center. Key projects approved by The Roughrider Fund Committee in 2024 include: Business Startup & Expansion Forgivable Loan Program: Mabes Flo...
The MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney, hosted its annual Christmas celebration on Sunday, Dec. 8 with delightful entertainment, crafts, tasty treats and Santa Claus. Mary Anne Mercer kicked off the festivities with a talk about her new book, "Crossing the Yellowstone, The Saga of a Montana Ranch Family". MonDak executive director, Nikki Bailey-Will, described the story this way. "Books like Crossing the Yellowstone are important for preserving not only the history but also the culture of Eastern...
From now through Feb. 28, 2025, every membership counts more than ever! An amazing donor has generously offered to double-match every dollar of your membership fee within the 3-month period as a donation to the James Memorial Preservation Society. For renewing members, your support counts too! Your renewed membership fee will be matched. Several tiers are available, starting at an annual student or senior member for $25. Some of the benefits include art class discounts, monthly eNews, monthly post cards announcing new exhibits, and being an int...
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new way to shop locally this holiday season. Dec. 1-12, the “12 Days of Shopping” Holiday Retail Campaign features more than 44 businesses where you can shop locally for this Holiday Season. Additionally, every participating business will have a raffle box where shoppers can enter to win a raffle prize. There are lots of great prizes to win, so be sure to enter to win at each participating business. The announcement of winners will take place at the Williston Downt...
You do not want to miss The Great String Showdown at the Richland County Event Center Dec. 7. The Great String Showdown is a thrilling dueling string act led by Greg Byers and Mike Lauer. Join us at the event center for a melodic journey spanning multiple decades and genres. From the groovy tunes of the '60s to today's chart toppers. Their repertoire guarantees the audience an unforgettable experience. Greg is a master on the cello and Mike's guitar work creates a foundation for their vocal harm...
The Alexander Activities Club will be hosting their 4th annual Christmas Stroll on Dec. 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Alexander Public School. The club’s President Sherry Pelser and Vice President Elizabeth McKee will open with a welcome and the lighting of the community Christmas tree in the old gym. The students of Alexander School have been busy preparing for the stroll by decorating the hallways in an “Elf” theme, and cooking up treats for all that attend! Each class decorates a section, and a winner is picked from both the elementary and high...
Join in the fun on Dec. 5 at the Eastern Montana Polar Plunge from 5-7 p.m. at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The Polar Plunge is a Law Enforcement Torch Run signature event. It was first held in 1999 in Whitefish, MT, and is an opportunity for individuals, clubs, and organizations to support the Special Olympics Montana athletes. The plunge has grown into 14 communities across the state with over 11,000 participants raising over $350,000 annually for Special Olympics Montana. The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Montana is a nonprofit organization promoting motorcycle education, safety and awareness. This organization is involved in various community activities. As the holiday season approaches, they are looking forward to their 30th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or dollar donations to buy new toys for those who are less fortunate. They have been working with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts From The Heart for the last 25 years. Last...
Step back in time and celebrate the season at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center on Sunday, Dec. 15, 1-3:30 p.m. MST. Experience holiday traditions from the 19th century and enjoy festive activities for all ages. Enjoy a frontier Christmas Skit: A reenactment of a 19th-century frontier Christmas, showing how soldiers and settlers celebrated the season with limited resources. Hear Live Music by the Sidney High School Christmas Jazz Band and Mick Soiseth and friends classical acoustic. Listen to a fun and interactive...
A 2025 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on ND Highway 23 at 3:36 a.m. and rear ended a 2012 Kenworth truck that was eastbound on ND Highway 23 also. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Rance Bennett, El Dorado, KA, died from injuries on the scene. The driver of the Kenworth truck, Augustin Solis Munoz, Westport, WA, was uninjured. The driver of the Silverado was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Other agencies involved in the crash were Three Affiliate Tribes Police,...
In a world where heroism is often defined by battles fought on foreign soil, Lawrence Eugene Speldrich's quiet act of courage-performed in the murky waters of a military training exercise-remains largely unrecognized. Despite saving a fellow soldier's life at great personal cost, Speldrich, a former E5 Specialist Combat Engineer in the North Dakota National Guard, has yet to receive the formal acknowledgment his actions deserve. His story is a powerful reminder of the unacknowledged sacrifices...
House District 33 representative Brandon Ler was elected Speaker of the House for the next session at the caucus meetings held Nov. 12. This is Ler's third term as representative. As speaker, Ler will be the presiding officer of the house with authority of administration, decorum, and the interpretation and enforcement of rules in all deliberations. He will also be the key negotiator between the house, senate and governor. Ler said his goals this session include: protecting Montanan's...
Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor, https://northdakotamonitor.com A dig at a site believed to have mammoth bones shows it is worthy of further excavation, according to the North Dakota Geological Survey. Mammoth bones were first discovered at the site in northwest North Dakota in 1988 during the construction of a garage. The North Dakota Geological Survey and state Historical Society returned to this site in September to confirm that mammoth bones are there. Senior Paleontologist Clint Boyd said...
Plans for the new water tower in Sidney, and the surrounding park are nearing the final stages according to Sidney Public Works Director Jeff Hintz and Jordan Mayer, Interstate Engineering. The 750,000-gallon water tower will sit just east of the existing 300,000-gallon tower. This position was selected to keep the grass area in the northeast quadrant of the park. As a result, the new tower location conflicts with the existing playground area and bathroom building. The old tower will be decommis...
Wolf Point, MT - Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is excited to announce that it has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program. This funding will allow GNDC to support tourism-related businesses across northeastern Montana, offering competitive loan options that help businesses start, expand, and thrive in our region. “This funding is a game-changer for tourism development in northeastern Montana,” said Tori, GNDC’s Executive Director. “It em...
Helena, MT – The summer of 2024 presented another active fire season, especially across Southeastern Montana and Northwestern Wyoming. The Remington Fire started in late August 2024 in Sheridan County, WY, and burned thousands of acres, quickly crossing into Montana. In response to this large, fast-moving fire, affecting many cattle producers in the area, the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) reactivated its Wildfire Relief Fund, to raise funds to assist landowners in their recovery and rebuilding. As a 501(c)(3), MSF provided a t...
The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating Flurries of Fun Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the MonDak. This Christmas at the MonDak Event will be a fun filled afternoon and will include photos with Santa, a snowflake gift giveaway, refreshments, a bake sale, live music, dance entertainment, local history author talk, and a free craft project for kids. Everyone is invited to this FREE event for the entire family! The MonDak Heritage Center is decked out for the holidays and currently has...
Mary Steurer North Dakota Monitor, https://northdakota monitor.com A group of North Dakota tribal citizens and conservation advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to make roughly 140,000 acres of undeveloped federal land in western North Dakota into a national monument. The proposed Maah Daah Hey National Monument would preserve land recognized as sacred by members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation and other Native cultures, advocates said during a Friday morning press conference...
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new way to shop locally this holiday season. Dec. 1-12, the “12 Days of Shopping” Holiday Retail Campaign features more than 44 businesses where you can shop locally for this Holiday Season. Additionally, every participating business will have a raffle box where shoppers can enter to win a raffle prize. There are lots of great prizes to win, so be sure to enter to win at each participating business. The announcement of winne...
