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Fifteen years ago, the United States Senate unanimously approved the designation of a "National Pollinator Week" in June to address the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. This year's Pollinator Week is June 19-25 and appropriately, pollinators are the focus of a special segment of the annual Froid Research Farm Field Day set for Thursday, June 22 from 1-5:30 p.m. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. During that special segment, field tour participants will be introduced to the many...
With the 4th of July just around the bend, Lambert, like several towns around the area, is gearing up for this year's traditional celebration. The event starts July 3 with K-6th softball, kickball, and other games. These games will be at the sports complex at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a Fun Run/Walk for all ages for either one or two miles at the sports complex at 6:30 p.m. From 7-9 p.m., the Main Street Tailgate will feature burgers at the park and music. Vernon's DJ and Karaoke will play...
The Richland County Jaycees are once again commandeering the Richland County Fairgrounds to throw a family-friendly celebration of our nation’s independence. The 2023 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, on July 4. will be free of charge to the public with games, food, car show, music, and fireworks it is sure to be a fun time for people of all ages. With the amazing attendance last year, the Jaycees have decided to change things up a little. From noon-6 p.m., there will be carnival games, prizes, an inflatable bouncy house and water p...
One of the many projects when improving on the landscape of a home is the desire for visual privacy. Whether the proximity to neighbors is a concern or the desire to block or obstruct other elements of the landscape that are undesirable, visual privacy is just one of many characteristics that plants can help us with. Many are drawn to evergreen options for visual privacy. While they can be a nice idea, they often can be difficult to get established in our region. This coupled with the fact that...
The MonDak Heritage Center is celebrating summer with a new, free event for the entire family, Saturday, June 24 from 1-3 p.m. This is going to be a fun-filled day with everything from storytelling to pie eating! Starting in the morning, register for Genealogy 101. In this workshop, participants will learn how to research their family history. This class will also include a workshop from professional storyteller Mo Reynolds on how to create and tell your family story. Mo will lead the group in a process that will take family information from...
The Arnegard Booster Club will be hosting a 4th of July celebration at Nelson Park, Arnegard. The festivities will start bright and early, with registration for their 5K at 7:30 a.m. at the park, and the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the parade runs from 9-10 a.m., at the fire house, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Following the parade, at 12:30 p.m., the Booster Club will serve smoked beef sandwiches, beans, chips, and ice cream for lunch. Water will be offered, and at...
Spring has sprung! After what felt like an unusually long winter people are excited to enjoy the outdoors again. In this article, I'll focus on some shrub choices for early-season interest. Among my favorite spring shrub choices is that of Forsythia. These stunning "light barked" shrubs can make a great specimen for a hedge or visual privacy. Achieving a height of between six and ten feet with rich green foliage all summer perhaps the most interesting thing about Forsythia is that they flower be...
Erika Bolstad will be signing her debut novel, "Windfall" The Prairie Woman Who Lost Her Way and the Great-Granddaughter Who Found Her, Saturday, May 6 from 1-4 p. m. at Books On Broadway, Williston. Books on Broadway owner Chuck Wilder highly recommends this book as it is a family history and a great example of the oil boom in this area. "Ms. Bolstad has visited this area researching the family history and mineral ownership in Divide County. Her great-grandmother homesteaded in Larson, ND....
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 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 Schmitz, event producer and owner of 701 Food Trucks. Attendance...
Williston, ND - The City of Williston’s annual spring Clean Williston event is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, Clean Williston will be held on Saturday, May 6, and this change will be announced on City of Williston social media and www.cityofwilliston.com. This year’s spring event is once more changing locations, moving from Davidson Park to the Williston Public Works facility. The annual event invites the public to volunteer to help beautify the city by signing up for a zone within Wil...
In 2022, over 40K people acquired paddlefish season tags in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. It is a major event for area anglers. In North Dakota, snagging of paddlefish is from May 1-21. Montana has three unique paddlefish seasons, and anglers may select only one area to fish for paddlefish. The Upper Missouri River from Fort Peck Dam to Fort Benton season is May 1-June 15. The Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Dam season is May 15-June 30. The Fort Peck...
Take a step back in time while visiting the McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum located at 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The museum sits on six acres and several historical McKenzie County buildings have been relocated to the grounds for public display. These include a barbershop, blacksmithing shop, homestead shack, church, George Shafer's Law Office and the "end of the line" train depot from the Great Northern Railroad. The McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil...
Bozeman - MSIP is thrilled to announce that their 51st summer tour productions open in Bozeman, MT, with performances of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure", June 14-17, and Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers", June 21-24. Performances are held at 8 p.m. at the Montana State University Grove on campus. This is the company's first time performing "Measure for Measure" since the year 2000. Categorized by scholars as one of Shakespeare's "problem plays," neither neat comedy nor tragedy,...
Linda Olson's "Museum Inspiration" is a ceramic art exhibition inspired by museum visits that is on display at the MonDak Heritage Center until May 6. Olson's ceramic pieces are stunning and her work spans across a variety of techniques and eras of ceramics history. Olson teaches as a full professor at Minot State University. Galleries throughout the region have often exhibited Olson's' artworks. National recognized jurors have also included her work in juried exhibitions. On Saturday, May 6,...
The Sidney Police Department has been serving the City of Sidney since 1915. 108 years later the officers are still protecting the lives and property of the city's citizens. According to Chief Mark Kraft, "The fundamental duty of all law enforcement in the state is keeping the peace." This gives them many tasks. Besides the usual traffic control, keeping the peace, and apprehension of criminals, Sidney's officers also do welfare checks and patrols near the schools, businesses, and housing areas...
The staff members of the Sidney Health Center Rehab are all settled in and ready to serve the patients that come to them for rehabilitation services and cardiac rehabilitation. Sidney Health Center's Rehabilitation Services currently offer physical, occupational, speech, cardiac, and pulmonary services. The well-trained staff treats patients with various musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic, systemic, genetic, integumentary, and general medical problems throughout the lifespan from newborns...
The Watford City Police Department is comprised of 23 certified law enforcement officers and six non-sworn personnel who serve their community both on and off duty. "Our priority is community involvement whether it is our community BBQ, National Night Out, the first weekend in August, our car seat checks, and everything in between," said Jeffrey Jensen, Watford City Police Department public information officer who has been with the department nine of his ten years in law enforcement. "We take...
Being a small town in eastern Montana, Fairview does not need a large police department but the few officers have worked just as hard as the ones in other departments to protect their town. According to https://resources.workable.com, a police officer "is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. They provide emergency services by responding to calls and investigating crimes." This gives Fairview officers many tasks. Besides the usual fighting crimes, Fairview's officers also do...
The McKenzie County Health Center Rehabilitation Department, Watford City, has been an asset to the community since it was established in 1993, starting out with just one physical therapist. Now, as part of McKenzie Health, it has grown to include three physical therapists, one physical therapy assistant, and one occupational therapist. The Rehabilitation Department can assist patients with an increased range of motion, improved function, pain reduction, proper alignment, post-surgery...
Billings, MT - March 20 - If you didn't have the opportunity to pre-order your Girl Scout Cookies-no worries! You can still purchase your favorites at Girl Scout Cookie Booths across Montana and Wyoming. From local grocery to large box stores, Girl Scout Troops will hold booth sales through April 16. On Saturday, April 1 there will be a booths at Reynolds Market, Sidney, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the Raymond Center, Williston, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Customers can find more locations, dates, and...
A new video series showcases the beauty, history and ecosystems of the many trails in North Dakota. In each YouTube video, the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department’s state trails coordinator takes the viewer along to give an authentic glimpse of what state parks and other trail systems offer for outdoor recreation. From winter’s spectacular views at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park to the cool trek through Sheyenne State Forest in the heat of summer, NDPRD invites the public to come along for the adventure and discover the many peo...
JD and Jessie McDanold and their two boys moved to Sidney from Glendive in 2017 and purchased the home that was previously owned by Roger Kimble. JD is a senior rig supervisor for Cord Energy and Jessie is the mental health therapist/owner of Sunrise Wellness Center, LLC, Sidney. "We just love the location of our home and the neighbors!", they commented. This beautiful home was custom built about 40 years ago but was in need of some serious updating. The first phase of their renovation included...
From hundreds of outdoor experiences to endless opportunities to explore arts, culture, and cuisine there is no shortage of adventures to be had in North Dakota. What may surprise some visitors is the array of unique lodging options that can enhance their adventures. With everything from yurts to charming cabins, North Dakota welcomes you to explore their one-of-a-kind accommodations on a trip to the Legendary state this year. Conestoga Wagons in the Medora Campground Nestled along the Little...
Since 2021, a business little known outside of MacGrady Construction sits hidden away on the south end of 10th Ave. SE, Sidney. B Home & Design is the darling of Heidy MacGrady. Heidy is the wife of Curtis, the owner of MacGrady Construction. In November 2021, she sold her share in Mimi's Kitchen, a small retail company in Sidney specializing in kitchen goods, and started B Home & Design. She designs house plans and renders them with a program that will put her ideas into 3D. This is very...
Planning Stages: The first place I like to start with this process is deciding what it is you would like to grow. People often ask me that question about their gardens and I respond with, “What would you like to consume!?” When it comes to veggies you should always seek to grow things you have a use for. The next part of the process is how will they be grown. Will you be gardening traditionally, in the ground, with rows? Will you be doing raised beds or containers? Answering these questions will help you make decisions on plant varieties. The...
