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Williston, ND – In celebration of Earth Day on April 22 and in preparation for Band Day on May 7, the City of Williston’s Spring Clean Williston event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, April 23. In the event of inclement weather, Clean Williston will be held on Saturday, April 30. This change will be announced on City of Williston social media and www.cityofwilliston.com. Paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Clean Williston is a tradition going back over 20 years and is held biannually in the spring and fall. “Clean Willi...
(BPT) - The sunshine and gentle breezes of spring inspire people of all ages to update their style so they look and feel their best. While fragrant flowers are blooming all around, the warmer weather can leave you feeling less than fresh. "Feeling fresh is a state of mind," said Dr. Maiysha Jones, Procter & Gamble Senior Scientist/ "Seasonal changes can impact how we feel, so with temperatures shifting and the extended daylight, you might start noticing differences in how fresh you feel. Fortunately, you can stay looking and smelling great...
Montana Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras visited Sidney on Feb. 18. During her visit she sat down for a listening session at Sidney Sugars followed by a tour of the facility. Juras also met with the Richland County Commissioners and visited Sidney High School. This visit is the second time the Gianforte administration has visited the area since taking office. The governor made a personal visit in October 2021. "He (Gianforte) loves traveling around Montana and listening to what is going on on t...
Agri Industries Inc. was built on the idea of expanding irrigation throughout the MonDak region, and it continues to live out that mission today. It has three shops located throughout the MonDak region, including Sidney, Williston, and Miles City. The company was founded by two brothers, Mike and Greg Ames in 1982 as an irrigation store focused on improving agriculture by building irrigation pivots, pipelines, and installing utility lines with its Directional Boring Division. Agri is also a...
Located on 16132 Hwy 200 E., Fairview, sits Mon-Kota Inc., a business dedicated to providing MonDak growers with the necessary equipment, feed, and fertilizer that help make their operations successful. Starting in 2000, Mon-Kota became a certified Reinke Irrigation dealer, providing top of the line pivot irrigation systems and service. They are now a Diamond level Reinke dealer, with Platinum Plus certified technicians, dedicated to providing customers with quality irrigation services and...
Western Tire Co, Sidney, has been providing quality service to the MonDak area for almost 65 years. The business was started by Don Baxter Sr. on 1601 S Central Ave. It has been family-operated ever since. Tom and Jerrold work together to carry on the tradition. Western Tire Co. is dedicated to providing great products and services, helping customers with all their tire, brake, suspension, and alignment needs. The company helps area farmers; providing in-the-field farm tire service. They have...
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project held their annual meeting Feb. 18 at the Moose Lodge in Sidney....
Dr. Chengci Chen, MSU-EARC superintendent and agronomist, will be presenting data of his research results of nitrogen and irrigation management affecting sugar beet root yield and sucrose concentration at MonDak Ag Days, Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m. MT. Chen has been working on pea, lentil, and chickpea crops for 20 years in Montana and has performed extensive research on sugar beet and cereal grains for the past 6 years at MSU-EARC. "Sugar beets are the most important cash crop in this valley....
"Producers have until April 15 to file without penalty if they have paid their estimated tax by Jan. 15," says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension farm economist. Items to note for 2021 income tax preparation: • The standard deduction is $25,100 for those who are married and filing jointly and $12,550 for singles. • The Social Security wage base for 2021 is $142,800. • The standard mileage rate for 2021 is 56¢ per mile. • Producers are allowed to use 200% declinin...
Watford City - McKenzie County Tourism announces the launch of Yondar, a web-based product that allows visitors to virtually explore area attractions while planning their trip. In addition, once guests arrive, this revolutionary tool, built by InnovatAR, a North Dakota-based tech firm, helps visitors navigate outdoor attractions and unlock prizes for visiting points of interest right from their smart phones. Yondar virtual tours are available in downtown Watford City, Tobacco Gardens Marina & Resort, and in the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt...
The Watford City Wolves Wrestling team is dedicating their season to a late team member, Coy Lane Hepper. “He was a part of our family for so many years and all of a sudden he is gone. He is still a part of our team and everybody’s life. He spent a lot of time with a lot of kids and parents that are on our team,” said Coach Jon Matson. The team had t-shirts made to honor the passing of this extraordinary wrestler, who left an impact on everyone. The t-shirts say, “Live Like Coy,” Matson explained that these were made to show that Coy is always...
A ground breaking was held on the site of the new facility on Sept. 29. Pictured from left, Tim Nelson, Janel Lee, Brenda Lautenschlager, Glen Beard, Craig Hystad, Chris Kuball, Howdy Lawlar and Tim Jorgenson. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
West Fargo, ND -The Economic Development Governor’s Choice Awards were presented at the Economic Development Association of North Dakota Fall Conference in West Fargo on Wednesday, Oct. 13. EDND Board President Shawn Wenko and Governor Burgum presented the awards, which honor economic development professionals, organizations and projects making a significant impact on communities and regions in North Dakota. The Governor’s Choice Award for Economic Developer of the Year was presented to the following: Urban Community – Brandon Baumbach, Grand...
A premier San Francisco mural painter, Morgan Bricca, finished painting a 3D landscape mural inside Heritage Park Building, Watford City on Saturday, June 5. This mural is custom and a site-specific piece - Bricca wanted it to depict the landscape through the eyes of a pioneer. She considers the perspective from which the artwork will be viewed, the lighting, the scale of the space, the colors, mood, and the story she wants to tell with the piece. Bricca said, “I spent a couple days just cloud gazing, walking, and driving around - I tried to s...
Elle's Boutique expanded from an online only clothing store to a brick and mortor storefront on June 5. Owner Leah Strickland and her daughter, Linlee run the store together and they carry teens and womens' clothing including plus sizes. The store is located at 722 N. Main St., Suite 2. Contact them at 701-444-2252, www.ellesboutiquellc.com or on Facebook....
Meg-A-Latte will be coming to Watford City the week of May 17. The new coffee shop will be located at 109 6th Ave. SE (in the former Taco John’s space). Meg-A-Latte provides a wide variety of coffee/espresso drinks from cappuccinos, lattes, mochas to frappuccinos and real fruit smoothies. Meg-A-Latte also has a large food menu including breakfast and lunch options, from soup and salads to grilled paninis and more. Meg-A-Latte opened almost 10 years ago in Williston and now has three Meg-A-Latte coffee shops in the Williston area - these l...
Watford City is now home to a new organization called, HAND (Hispanic Advocacy of North Dakota). The goal of HAND is to create a more inclusive community for Hispanics in Watford City; it will help Hispanics feel welcome and part of the community by translating events and other resources. “We aim to empower Hispanics in our town to be more successful. We want them to plant roots here and stay, even after the oil job is gone. For they are one of the first people to pack up and leave when they get laid off. We want them to learn how special Watfo...
(BPT) - When it comes to the changing seasons and onset of fall, we often think of breaking out our boots and sweaters rather than changing up our lotions and potions and prioritizing our overall wellness. There are facets of our overall well-being that can be quick to take care of and, with a little daily maintenance, can create long-lasting positive effects through the fall and winter months that most of us find most dreary. Many would be surprised to know that the easiest of all routine...
(BPT) - Heading into the new year, you may be thinking about ways to work on your health and wellness. A new year is an ideal opportunity to consider positive lifestyle changes, and what you choose to eat is a big part of that. The good news is, you can focus on nutritional goals while still enjoying the food you eat. "Think about important nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, like protein, healthy fat and fiber, when choosing what to eat," says registered dietitian nutritionist Kristin...
(BPT) - Many resolutions made on New Year's Eve look a lot more overwhelming in the cold hard light of New Year's Day. "Lose weight." "Exercise more." "Work on that novel." "Drink less." Oof. Where to start? As Lao Tzu says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Sometimes that first step doesn't even require standing up. Studies show that even 11 minutes a day of Kundalini meditation can boost mental health, promote mindfulness and increase gratitude. MRI imaging has...
As of Sept. 13, Pamela Shelmidine-Wipf joined the Richland County Fair & Rodeo as the new fairgrounds manager. With this position, she oversees the day-to-day operation of the fairgrounds, including regular maintenance and rental of the buildings. She will also procure the entertainment for the fair and oversee the logistics of Richland County Fair & Rodeo. "Everything has been going well. I am enjoying getting to know the fair staff and the 4-H staff. I look forward to meeting more of the...
Dr. Ryan Laqua, Sidney, was elected Montana 2021 state BPOE (Elks) Lodge president in July 2021. He will serve a 1-year term. Laqua has owned Yellowstone Chiropractic Clinic, Sidney, for 20 years and has also been a member of the Sidney Elks Lodge for as long. He served as Exalted Ruler from 2006-08, District Deputy to the Grand Lodge from 2008-10 and has served on various state committees. He is the current trustee chairman for the local lodge. In July 2019 he was elected 2nd vice president of...
The Sidney-Richland County Library celebrated its newly renovated space with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The open house gave the public a chance to see the space and visit with library staff about current programs and services. "We love our library, and we are proud of the space we have," said SRCL Director Kelly Reisig The library went through renovations on the outside, downstairs, the main area, and the inside upper level. A new parking area was created behind the library along...
Advanced Communications has brought another local communications expert home to Sidney. Justin and Melissa Damm have purchased Advanced Communications, Sidney, after Larry Denowh's retirement in November 2021. Damm who was born in Sidney, is a 1993 graduate of Sidney High School and earned an electronics degree in 1995 from DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, AZ. In 1997, he began his radio business career at Joriga Electronics, Tempe AZ. In 2007, he moved to Billings and worked at Priority...
Quillings Park, Sidney, looked a bit more festive this holiday season with the addition of a new outdoor ice rink. Michael and Cole Fink, two brothers who are actively involved with the Richland Rangers Alumni Association spurred the ice rink's inception. Cole Fink stumbled upon outdoor ice rink boards for sale on Facebook and thought it would be a great idea to buy it to put in Quillings Park. "We thought if there is a rink for public use, that would help more kids get involved in hockey and...
