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The McKenzie County Fair is happening Wednesday, June 14-Saturday, June 17. The county fair will be the debut event for McKenzie County Ag Expo, with the ribbon cutting ceremony being held during the Bulls & Broncs event. General admission to the fair is free and the carnival will run Thursday-Saturday. Be sure to check out the vendors and take in the exhibits; 4-H animal showing is happening Thursday-Saturday. There is free admission to the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Event at 7 p.m....
On June 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Richland County Sheriff Office received information that Williams County North Dakota Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit of vehicle occupied by two individuals. They were requesting assistance should the suspect vehicle travel into Richland County, MT. Suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped in Richland County south of Fairview on CR # 356. The suspect driver identified as John Lee Tester, 50, a North Dakota resident was subsequently taken into custody by the Richland County S...
The Taphouse Bar & Grill, located behind the Lone Tree Motor Inn, 900 S. Central Ave., Sidney, will be having an open house.Saturday, June 17, from noon-closing or while supplies last. On Feb. 1, Ron Sorenson, his wife Sherry, their son Brent, and his wife Heather, Sidney, joined together and bought the Taphouse Bar & Grill. The family-owned business will be having a crawfish and shrimp boil with corn on the cob, boiled potatoes, and assorted salads. There will also be burgers and brats for...
May was Mental Health Month. During the month, Reynolds Market cashiers asked customers to join the fight against suicide by donating to the Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk set for Sept. 16. Customers and cashiers raised over $4,500 during the month....
On June 15, Stockman Bank will be participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by helping to heighten awareness about elder abuse and fraud in our local communities. Stockman will hold open houses at all 37 branches across the state. Financial abuse targeting older adults is on the rise, with the AARP reporting more than 369,000 nationwide incidents each year. Please join us on Thursday, June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day for an Open House during normal business hours in the lobby of your local Stockman Bank. Enjoy refreshments and...
At approximately 6:40 a.m., June 7, on McKenzie CR 10 near 132nd Ave. NW, a 2016 Kia Optima, driven by Clay Youngbird, Sidney, MT, was traveling westbound and entered the eastbound lane. An eastbound 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Colton Wood, Williston, ND, swerved right to avoid the westbound Kia Optima. At the same time, the Kia Optima swerved left to get back in the westbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado struck the Kia Optima head on. The Kia Optima entered the north ditch and rolled. Wood was wearing his seatbelt and sustained minor...
On June 7, at approximately 7:20 a.m. CST, a 2006 Kenworth driven by David Jordann, Killdeer, ND, was eastbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 153. It went off the roadway, striking a traffic safety device. The Kenworth came to a stop in the south ditch. Jordann suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious inside the vehicle. He was given medical assistance and transported to McKenzie County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The agencies who responded to the emergency crash were North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota Game...
Williston, ND - The Fort Union Association (FUA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. FUA was founded in April 1993, by Williston-native Marv Kaiser and Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site Superintendent Paul Hedren thanks in part to a generous loan from the Friends of Fort Union & Fort Buford. Kaiser, Hedren and other founding board members sought a way to share the trading post's rich history and support the historical, cultural, scientific, and educational activities of...
Watford City - In April 2023, the McKenzie Health Board of Directors voted to purchase the former ANOVA Family Clinic. The location is close to McKenzie Health’s main campus and is fully outfitted, allowing the organization to seamlessly increase its capacity to serve patients. As the result of growth over the last 15 months or so, McKenzie Health identified a need for the additional space in order to fulfill its mission of providing for the community’s medical needs, right here, close to home. The McKenzie Health Center will officially ope...
Starting in November of last year, all of the five members of the Richland County Fair Board Commission began leaving their office. There was more than one reason given for their departure. According to Commissioner Shane Gorder, they left for various reasons. One of them just did not renew his term, another left because she wanted more time with her family, and another had to move with his wife to another state. One commission member was asked to step down as she was not working out with the pa...
Svarre Foundation Savanna Steinbeisser, Sidney High School, plans to attend the University of North Dakota to study medical laboratory science. Dayton Foundation Hannah Anderson-Sidney High School-plans to attend Williston State College to study history Each scholarship is $6,000. Congratulations to these deserving 2023 graduates!...
Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) and Billings-based pharmacy Pharm406 are pleased to announce they have entered into a partnership to provide vaccine services to people with disabilities and the aging population across LIFTT’s 18-county service area in southcentral and southeastern Montana. The partnership is made possible through a grant LIFTT received from USAging and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to participate in a nationwide effort known as the Aging and Disability Vaccine Collaborative (ADVC). Under the p...
Miles City - The switchback road at Makoshika State Park has reopened following temporary repairs to areas recently impacted by sinkholes. Access is restored to sites above the switchback including the new picnic shelter, amphitheater, trails, primitive camping sites and the archery range. The youth and adult 3-D archery shoot scheduled for June 17 at the park will proceed as planned. Rain-caused sinkholes briefly closed the switchback road to vehicle traffic in late May. More extensive repairs will be made later this summer, working around...
Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90 of Masons has awarded six- $500 scholarships in memory of Earl & Clona Hawley. The 2023 scholars recognized are Mikael Savage, Lexi Morlock, Burton Pollari, Avery Iverson and Lily Wick, Sidney High School; and Samara Hofer, Fairview High School. The Earl & Clona Hawley scholarship was created by Richland Chapter #62 of Eastern Star to recognize the devotion of Mr. & Mrs. Hawley to their community. The Masons also awarded three, $1,000 Ben York Memorial scholarships...
On June 3 the Out of the Darkness Jazz Night Fundraiser was a success. They raised $500....
McKenzie County and Ag Expo Staff will host a grand opening ceremony for the new Ag Expo Facility located at 12880 25th St NW on Thursday, June 15 at 7:28 p.m. after the first section of the Bulls & Broncs event. The ceremony will take place during the Bulls & Broncs event and will require a ticket purchase. A smaller ribbon cutting ceremony will also take place at 9 a.m. on June 15 at the Ag Expo prior to the start of the 4H events. The Ag Expo Facility includes an exhibition hall, livestock expo, and an outdoor arena and will provide the...
On June 16 at approximately 11:30 p.m. CST, a 2008 GMC Yukon, driven by Alex Diaz, Bosie, ID, attempted to make a left turn when a 2021 Yamaha MT-03 motorcycle, driven by Keiran Hernandez, Reserve, MT, attempted to pass vehicles waiting to turn. When the motorcycle went to pass, it struck the 2008 GMC Yukon already partially in the left turn, striking the driver’s side of the vehicle. Hernandez brought to the Williston Medical Center and later transferred to Fargo with serious injuries. Diaz was uninjured. At the time of the crash the road c...
The weekend of June 9-10, Culbertson will be putting on their annual Frontier Days, with their rodeo followed by a street dance both nights. A true community effort, local businesses and Culbertson Saddle Club members spend their time and money to keep the tradition alive, through rodeo association changes, floods, and maintenance challenges. A new attraction this year is the Women's Ranch Bronc Riding, with at least ten women entered in the event. They will perform both nights along with the st...
Watford City, ND - Last year's inaugural Food Truck Rodeo brought many area and statewide food trucks to the Bakken for a weekend full of flavor. In its second year, promoters are eager to grow not only the culinary offerings, but the family fun options in and around the festival site. Something they say moving the event back one weekend to June 9-11, and joining forces with the Rough Rider Center will accomplish. "There's so much more happening in conjunction with this year's event," says Mike...
The ROI Foundation has awarded two scholarships to 2023 Fairview High School graduate Gunnar Cayko and 2023 Sidney High School graduate Logan Schumacker. Cayko plans on attending North Dakota State College of Science for plumbing. Schumacker will be attending Missoula College in the fall pursuing an associate of science in business management. In 1992, the seeds for a foundation were planted, and in 1993 the ROI Foundation, Inc. grew into a reality, with a separate board of directors now headed...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held the Wellness Collective & Healthy Kids Expo June 1 at the Richland County Events Center. The Wellness Collective featured a vendor trade show showcasing the regions wellness industry businesses and afternoon education seminars. The "Healthy Kids Expo" featuring resources and activities for youngsters was also held....
Williston, ND – Get ready to step back in time as the much-anticipated Fort Union Rendezvous returns to the Upper Missouri. The Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and excitement of the American Frontier during the annual Rendezvous. From June 15-18, visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of the fur trade era. The Fort Union Rendezvous promises to transport attendees to a bygone er...
At approximately 6:40 a.m., June 7, on McKenzie CR 10 near 132nd Ave. NW, a 2016 Kia Optima, driven by Clay Youngbird, Sidney, MT, was traveling westbound and entered the eastbound lane. An eastbound 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Colton Wood, Williston, ND, swerved right to avoid the westbound Kia Optima. At the same time, the Kia Optima swerved left to get back in the westbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado struck the Kia Optima head on. The Kia Optima entered the north ditch and rolled. Wood was wearing his seatbelt and sustained minor...
On June 7, at approximately 7:20 a.m. CST, a 2006 Kenworth driven by David Jordann, Killdeer, ND, was eastbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 153. It went off the roadway, striking a traffic safety device. The Kenworth came to a stop in the south ditch. Jordann suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious inside the vehicle. He was given medical assistance and transported to McKenzie County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The agencies who responded to the emergency crash were NDHP, NDGF, McKenzie County Sheriff's Office,...
