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Students and the kitchen staff at East Fairview School were thrilled to start the school year in their newly remodeled building while administration moved in over the Christmas break. The original school burned down in 1922 at which time the two-story building was erected. The wing housing the elementary, offices, kitchen, and cafeteria were built in 1954. Prior to that, all classes were held in the two-story building. In 1965, the library was added and the gym addition took place in 1983. The...
Williston, ND – The Williston STAR Fund is helping a Downtown Williston business reopen. Two Williston businesswomen are revitalizing Cattails. The Williston City Commission approved up to $43,000 to refurbish the interior and exterior of the local bar. Keith Olson, Williston Small Business Development Center director, said the project will help rejuvenate the business that has been closed for about one year. "They've got some plans for upgrading and changing the look." said Olson. "I think i...
Richland Federal Credit Union (RFCU) is pleased to introduce Dana Jonsson as the newest member of our team. Dana will serve as an agricultural & business loan officer, bringing her wealth of experience and expertise to our organization. We are excited to welcome Dana to our team and look forward to her contributions to the credit union. Jonsson joins RFCU following her tenure at First Community Credit Union, Crookston, MN, where she held positions as branch manager and universal lender....
A single vehicle fatal rollover crash occurred on Highway 85, mile marker 180, 4 miles south of Williston Friday, Feb. 23 at approximately 10:48 p.m.CST. A 2017 Chevy Impala, was traveling southbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 180. The driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and went into the east ditch. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest on the ice of the Missouri River. Both occupants of the vehicle were ejected. The driver, Crystal Kalligher, 36, Watford City, was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger,...
BOZEMAN - Montana State University's ongoing efforts to strengthen rural education across the state received a boost recently with a $2.5 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The grant, which runs for two and a half years, will fund the second iteration of a program called Advancing Support, Preparation and Innovation in Rural Education, or ASPIRE. The project is housed in MSU's Center for Research on Rural Education and aims to establish a blueprint for attracting, preparing,...
Since 2020, things keep improving in the Savage Community Hall, and many, many caring folks have helped the board of directors achieve this. Donations have had the highest impact on the accomplishments, and there have been several entities that commit to the hall annually. We have discovered that the rental of our tables and chairs has filled a need in the county that we couldn't have predicted. Not only are these used in the hall, but also rented out for various events requiring seating. We...
The Sidney Jaycees (JCI Richland County) hosted the Montana 2023 Year End Celebration at the Richland County Events Center last week. The Jaycees (Junior Chamber International USA) is a nonprofit organization that grows young leaders for community involvement. Nationwide the Jaycees currently have approximately 6,000 members with a worldwide membership of 150,000 in over 100 countries. The last statewide Jaycees event hosted in Sidney was the mid-year election conference in 2022. Nathan Martin,...
In accordance with the constitution of the State of Montana, local governing bodies in Richland County have voted to place the question of conducting a local government review and establishing a study commission to do so, on the primary ballot June 4, 2024. Section 9, Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Montana requires that each unit of local government shall conduct an election once every ten years to determine whether the local government will undertake a local government review procedure. The City of Sidney passed resolution #392...
Addressing his property tax task force at the group's first formal meeting Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte had two big messages: Figure out how to bring some permanent tax relief to Montana homeowners - and don't do it by recommending a statewide sales tax. "As we and all Montanans know too well, property taxes are too high. That's why we're here - Montana homeowners need relief," Gianforte said, detailing a list of goals that includes slowing how fast property taxes are growing and making it...
The Long X Arts Foundation and Watford City Parks and Recreation invite you to The Gala: For Arts and Parks and Recreation, March 2, at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The Gala is a formal fundraiser featuring supper, a blackjack table, live music, live painting, silent auction, and dancing to benefit the arts and parks and recreation programming in McKenzie County. “We are looking forward to hosting an evening of entertainment where guests get a chance to dress up and get treated like the celebrities they are as they support the u...
The next performance from the Watford City Area Concert Association will be coming to Watford City on Saturday, Feb. 24. The all female act, Divas 3, will take the stage of Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices who will sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many...
The next performance from the Watford City Area Concert Association will be coming to Watford City on Saturday, Feb. 24. The all female act, Divas 3, will take the stage of Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices who will sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston,...
Sidney – It is with great pleasure and immense pride that Sidney Health Center extends congratulations to Erin Ellingson for being honored with the prestigious Fitzgerald Pharmacist of the Year award by the Montana Pharmacy Association. This recognition was awarded to Ellingson during the 2024 Winter Conference held in January, where her outstanding contributions to healthcare were acknowledged and celebrated. As the primary pharmacist at Sidney Health Center Cancer Care, she collaborates with t...
On Feb. 12 the Richland County passed Resolution 2024-03 amending the mill levy for the state equalization, county high school equalization and county elementary equalization mill levy authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. The resolution follows a ruling by the MT Supreme Court ruling that county’s must adhere to the 95-mill state level equalization rather than the lower 77.9-mill rate passed last year by 49 out of the 56 counties in the state. “Forty nine counties challenging this issue with the Dep...
The Long X Arts Foundation and Watford City Parks and Recreation invite you to The Gala: For Arts and Parks and Recreation, March 2, at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The Gala is a formal fundraiser featuring supper, a blackjack table, live music, live painting, silent auction, and dancing to benefit the arts and parks and recreation programming in McKenzie County. “We are looking forward to hosting an evening of entertainment where guests get a chance to dress up and get treated like the celebrities they are as they support the u...
Park Ridge, IL. - Terry J. Sivertson, Sidney, , achieves membership in the prestigious MDRT organization, a coveted career milestone that offers the opportunity to share innovative ideas and best practices with other leading financial professional members. This is the 1st year that Sivertson achieved MDRT membership. Membership in MDRT is a highly recognized mark of excellence and limited to only the most successful in the financial services profession. This places Terry J. Sivertson among the t...
At the Feb. 5 Sidney City Council meeting Mayor Rick Norby released a proclamation designating Feb. 4-10, 2024 as Boy Scout Week. "WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America has been at the forefront of instilling timeless values in youth since its fouding in 1910; and WHEREAS, the national youth movement has made serving others through its values-based program its mission; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is committed to helping youth succeed by providing the support, friendship, and mentoring ne...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced Feb. 9 that Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of multiple dairy products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold at Costco, Albertsons, Safeway, and Whole Foods stores in Montana. A complete list of recalled products can be found at www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-queso-fresco-and-cotija-cheese-february-2024#products “Our message to M...
Helena – Feb. 9, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) officially declared his candidacy for the United States Senate at the Montana Secretary of State’s office in Helena. The announcement event was attended by numerous America First state legislators and supporters. “For decades, Mitch McConnell and the Washington Establishment have sold the American people short,” said Rep. Rosendale. “They’ve been the architects of a $34 trillion debt, the invasion taking place at the southern border, allowing China to spy on Americans and emerge as the glob...
A water service main deep within the Richland County Fairgrounds compound gave in to the extreme cold and ruptured on Monday, Jan. 15.The torrent went undiscovered until the following day. It was a federal holiday so there was no one in the fairgrounds office to notice the drop in water pressure or water gathering on the midway. The fairgrounds were not completely deserted. Staff were in the event center, one of the buildings located on the south side of the property, cleaning up after an event...
“Celebrating Chocolate” returns to the MonDak Heritage Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. This year’s Celebrating Chocolate theme will bring attendees to the “Corner of Broadway & MonDak” with Broadway stars NIC + DESI! Throughout the evening, guests will be entertained as NIC + DESI sing famous show tunes while performing dance numbers straight from the Broadway stage! The night will feature delicious chocolate treats and elegant Broadway inspired hors d’oeuvres. In addition to the great music and food, guests will be able to bid on sile...