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Republican candidates campaigning to represent area districts were among the speakers at Richland County’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Thursday. Greg Hunter and Rhonda Knudsen are seeking the Senate District 15 position. The district features most of northeastern Montana including from Sidney to Glasgow. Hunter, a rancher in the Glasgow area, said this is his first jump into seeking an elected government position. His concerns include rural health care, a strong education system and strong law e...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC was created in 1974 to help families and young children during a critical time of growth and development. Half a century ago, the first WIC clinic opened its doors in Pineville, Ky., to a full waiting room—some who had come from almost 300 miles away— and local news stations eager to document the unveiling of this groundbreaking support program for women, infants, and children. “WIC is a critical program to feed prena...
The Richland County Health Department is now offering spring COVID-19 boosters by appointment at regular vaccine clinics. The updated vaccine covers the COVID-19 variant that has caused most infections in 2023. The vaccine protects against COVID-19 only, and does not contain flu vaccine or any other vaccine. To be eligible for the new vaccine, you must be aged 65 or older, or 6 months or older and immunocompromised. You must also wait at least four months after the last COVID-19 vaccine. Spring boosters are not recommended for those under age 6...
The Richland County Republican Central Committee is excited to announce its Scholarship Essay Winners for 2024. Ella Norby was third place, Corben Holler was second and Hannah Karren earned first. Theme was "Why is it Important to Vote" at the Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Sidney Thursday in front of community members and local, state and national candidates. The following is the winning entry by Hannah Karren. America was established by, of, and for the people, something we, as its citizens, take a...
After the Northwest Judicial District issued a warrant on April 15 for his arrest, Hugo Hernandez surrendered to authorities in Gillette, Wy., on April 18, in relation to the investigation of the 2023 shooting death of Brianne Anderson in Watford City. Hernandez was surrendered without incident. Hernandez was charged with negligent homicide, a Class B felony, and the discharge of a firearm within city limits, which is a Class B misdemeanor. Anderson suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen on March 22, 2023, and died from the injuries the...
There are many lessons learned when a student attends college, but Sidney native Jaylen Baxter will never forget about her recent experiences through Dickinson State University's Department of Nursing program. Baxter, a 2021 Sidney High School graduate, spent the early part of March in Guatemala with other nursing students as part of the God's Child Project. The God's Child Project cares for and educates 5,000 orphaned, abandoned and poverty-stricken children, and widowed, single, and abandoned...
While many younger adults might not be overly attracted to politics, Sidney's Morgan Thiel appears to be an exception to that rule. "It's definitely important," Thiel said of those holding political office. "If you're not participating, it's running your life without your input." Thiel, a 2013 Sidney High School graduate, is the lone filed candidate for the House District 30 representative seat. The Republican is the project coordinator at Thiel Brothers Roofing, Sidney, and she started...
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that Kyle Lee Severson should be granted a new trial. Severson, Sidney, was convicted of mitigated deliberate homicide in the 2019 shooting of Tyler Hayden and sentenced to 40 years in prison. The Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, April 9, that, "the cumulative effect of the errors of this case leaves us convinced that Severson is entitled to a new trial. Accordingly, we reverse Severson's conviction and remand to the District Court for further proceedin...
The Sidney School District will have one contested race when voters go to the polls on May 7. Seeking the two three-year seats are incumbents Kelly Dey and Josh McGahan along with challenger Sara McMillen. Running for a two-year board position is incumbent Randy Iversen. Incumbent Lisa Gorder is also running unopposed in the outlying high school district. In Fairview, candidates Jason Deming, Marion Kittleson and Lynn Shelmerdine are seeking the two three-year terms. Deming and Kittleson are incumbents. Ballots will be mailed on April 22, for...
Megan Garza, owner of The Rush in Sidney, is thankful and impressed by the area's support after it was announced that her business has been selected as a finalist in Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank's "Small Business Big Wins" promotion. "We're so excited. Everybody is happy to share it," Garza said late last week about posts asking people to vote for the business. "Someone said that it's the only thing they see on Facebook." Residents are reminded that they can vote until 5 p.m. eastern time on...
The Richland County Boys & Girls Club’s Ford Transit van is about to get some top-notch new tires, and a group of elementary-school students will get to learn about tire installation in a live demo associated wit≠h the tire gift. Les Schwab Tires is donating the tires as part of its Tires for Purpose program. While the team installs the tires, store manager AJ Mcgarvey will lead a learning session for 10-20 kids in grades 4-6, who will watch from the store’s showroom. The session is part of the club’s career-readiness program, which offers...
The Sidney Kiwanis Club appreciated a mock trial presented by Sidney High School's street law class under the instruction of Brad Faulhaber on Thursday. Discussion covered the United States v. Rahimi case, which prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to domestic violence restraining orders and if that violates the Second Amendment. Faulhaber said the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in November 2023, and has yet to made a ruling. During the mock trial, petitioners noted that 4...
The Watford City Area Concert Association wraps up its 2023-2024 Concert Series Season with Brassfire, on Monday, May 6. This virtuosic trio will take the stage of Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Brassfire is led by world-renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann. Jens is a former member of the famed Canadian Brass and has soloed with many of the world’s greatest orchestras. Brassfire features the trumpet with piano and bass, while honoring the music of trumpet greats: Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert, and Doc Severinsen. Classica...
Twins Aspen and Piper Geer are a dynamite duo, reading 1,000 books together! Animal books are beloved by both girls, and favorites include "Doggo and Pupper" and "Owl Diaries". Reading is a central activity in their home, and they make weekly visits to the library to find new books. They spend their days painting, playing outdoors, and using their imaginations to invent new games. When they grow up, Aspen wants to be a cowboy and take care of animals while Piper wants to paint pictures and hang...
Tickets are on sale now for the 1st Annual Monster Trux Event at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney. This May 25, celebrate with entertainment from Monster Trux and Flashback Pro Wrestling, presented by Hurley's Oilfield Services. The 1st annual event will offer several options for attendees to enjoy the event from. The Monster Trux show will start at 2 p.m., running until roughly 4 p.m. There will be the option of general admission, reserved, and VIP tickets. General admission will be...
On March 23, 2024, students from Alexander High School, Legacy High School, and Sheyenne High School participated in the State Bar Association of North Dakota's (SBAND) Virtual High School Mock Trial Competition. Judge volunteers as Presiding Judges were: Trent Barkus, Ryan Hestbeck and Nicholas Nelson. The attorney volunteer scoring judges of the competition were: William Behrmann, Carey Goetz, Haley Finch, Matthew Menge, Brooke Chilla, and Justin Balzer. The SBAND High School Mock Trial...
The Long X Arts Foundation along with the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre is bringing America's favorite elementary school student, Junie B Jones, to the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 19. You know Junie B from the beloved children's book series, now see the story come to life in Junie B Jones: The Musical on onstage in this adaptation of three books in the popular book series of the same name. Clad with purple glasses and all, Junie B., along with...
The Sidney VFW Post #4099 currently is in its 3rd year of its ongoing project created to honor fallen veterans who served from WWI to the War on Terrorism. A “living document”, the PowerPoint Presentation has a slide dedicated to each service member who sacrificed their life for our country, and the goal is for every slide to have at least one photograph, and information on that veteran’s life. Their current list of names is being updated with several additional service members, and they are taking donations towards more research to conti...
Mid-Rivers Communications is pleased to announce the award of 76 scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area, an increase of 40 scholarships over the original 36 planned. Last fall, the Cooperative announced the availability of 30 Higher Education Scholarships of $2,000 each, and 6 Dawson Community College/Miles Community College Scholarships of $2,500 each. However, following a review of the applicants and funds available for scholarships, the Mid-Rivers Board of Trustees voted to expand the awards to include scholarships f...
The City of Sidney will hold public hearings on proposed zoning code changes at the Zoning Board meeting on April 17 at 8 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the City Council meeting, both at City Hall. According to City Planner Forest Sanderson, the changes being proposed are a result of changes made in the 2023 legislature as well as requests from land developers. The changes primarily affect B2 Zoning which Sanderson said is too restrictive in its current form. It limits land developers and can cause issues with neighboring...
Twenty-one area high school students participated in a Healthcare Career Exploration Day at Sidney Health Center last week. This event is designed to provide participants with a firsthand experience of the diverse opportunities available in healthcare. It was a great day of learning and opportunity with department leaders across the organization sharing details of their professions and showcase the exciting advancements in medical technology. Students from Sidney, Savage, Fairview, Richey and...
Sidney, MT – The Rush, a Sidney based drive thru espresso, has been named a finalist in Barclays US Consumer Bank’s “Small Business Big Wins” promotion with $255,000 in prize money to be distributed among small business owners who submitted a brief essay describing how their business is adjusting to the current economy. Members of the public are encouraged to vote for The Rush Espresso to help them win the $60,000 grand prize. The Rush Espresso opened in 1998 in a small 10x10 building in Sidney. Since then, The Rush has grown into a larger...
