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The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander is proud to be a part of the Great Western Trail project. The museum will be one of the many sites along the trail marked by a special obelisk and plaque commemorating the trail as it made its way through North Dakota to Fort Buford. The American cattle drive was a unique time in American history. This era spanned about two decades from the 1870s to the 1890s. The west was open, the eastern and California markets had a seemingly insatiable desire for beef after the Civil War, and the supply of beef ca...
Watford City's Fox Hills Golf Course now has 18 golf holes. "The course has continued to grow over the years. It went from 9 holes a few years ago, to playing 12 holes last year, to this year, having 18 golf holes," said Aaron Pelton, Six Shooters LLC managing partner. The course is owned by the City of Watford City with Six Shooters LLC overseeing the clubhouse operations and its bar and restaurant. The course was originally built in 1930 as the "Watford City Golf Course." It was first built...
Having a perfectly stocked kitchen and pantry can be so overwhelming with all the amazing products that are on the market these days. Cooks on Main curated our top 5 must have items to maximize your kitchen without breaking the bank. 1. Chef’s Knife or Cook’s Knife Cooking can feel like a chore if you don’t have the right knife. The #1 tool to help take out the stress in prepping is a great chef’s knife. We recommend an 8” chef knife for most men and possibility a shorter 6” for most women. Your chef knife will help you get all your produc...
The Killdeer Saddle Club will host its annual Killdeer Mountain Roundup PRCA Rodeo July 3-4. This year marks the Killdeer Mountain Roundup's 98th anniversary in Killdeer. Saturday, July 3, there will be a calcutta starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the rodeo at 6:30 p.m. rodeo and a street dance on the rodeo grounds with the Mountain Country Band performing at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 4, rodeo slack will start at 8 a.m.; the Dunn County Fair board will have their BBQ at High Plains Community Center...
Watford City's Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 15-18, with Homefest weekend kicking off on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and wrapping up Saturday night. The reunion weekend will be filled with events in addition to street dances, music, food, and vendors. Thursday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m., The Long X Visitor Center will be hosting its famous Dogs on the Deck event with music by Jessie Veeder. This is a family-friendly BBQ event that brings the community together to raise funds fo...
Omaha District - Fort Peck - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that all Fort Peck area campgrounds and the Interpretive Center are open for the 2021 season. The Downstream Campground will remain open through Sept. 30. Reservations for individual campsites can be made up to six months in advance of the date of arrival. The West End Tent and Trailer Campground will remain open until Sept. 6. Reservations at West End Tent and Trailer are same-day-reservations only and cannot be made in advance of the stay. Kiwanis picnic...
With July approaching we're entering what I often refer to as the "dog days" of summer. It is a common misconception that the best planting time is the spring of the year. Which actually is incorrect. The best planting time for anything that is "perennial" is actually the fall. If you remember, perennial plants are plants that return year after year adding color and interest to the landscape season after season. In this article, I will share with you some of my favorite items for "midsummer"...
On Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 enjoy family fun at the 2021 Buffalo Trails Day event in Epping, ND. On Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., enjoy the new edition to Buffalo Trails Day with a 3-on-3-basketball tournament for youth. For more information on this event contact Luanne Axelson, 701-210-0978. There will be food and craft vendors at the Pavilion on Main Street during the day. Also going on July 10 the VFW Post 12169 will be holding a Cornhole Tourney, 1 p.m. at Epping Eagles...
Fort Union held their annual Rendezvous June 16-18....
Jeff and Justin Bieber, Fairview, are excited to get back out on the race track for the 2021 racing season. When the two are not busy farming and working, they can be found heading to the race track. "I love the chance to do something that is more just-for-fun and a chance to kind of blow off steam with Justin. We work a lot on the farm, and this gives us a chance to spend more time together and do stuff that isn't work-related," said Jeff. This father and son duo have been racing together for s...
With the Spring outdoor season soon upon us, it usually means our workshop opportunities are coming to an end here at the nursery. We've had an immense amount of fun working with many various workshop topics this winter but perhaps the most anticipated topic occurred earlier in April. We had many attend our workshop on Carnivorous Plants. When we think about plants that eat something we often first think of the legendary Venus Flytrap. We often get requests for these unique plants all the time....
There will be a Youth Pollinator Event put on for Alexander Public School 3rd and 4th graders at Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander. Youth involved with the event will help plant crops; learn about wildlife and conservation, and how to create a pollinator habitat. "We are hoping that this project will encourage kids to go outside and get them involved in wildlife habitat and conservation," says Rick Pokrzywinski, the McKenzie County Pheasants Forever Chapter president. The McKenzie County...
As Montanans look to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer, state and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and related illnesses: Limit exposure to ticks, use insect repellent, and inspect yourself, gear, and pets for ticks. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials say each tick season is unpredictable. However, each year thousands of people in the U.S. are bitten by ticks and become infected with a tick-borne illness. DPHHS communicable disease...
Has your beautiful green turf been taken over by tree sprouts? Tree sprouts and suckers can invade the nicest yard and create mowing issues. Suckers are vigorous vertical growth coming from the roots or the lower main stems of a plant. Suckers are usually considered undesirable; you want the plant but not the suckers. In addition to mowing hassles these stems zap nutrients from the main plant. Some examples of suckering ornamentals are lilac, Chinese elm, cottonwood, birch and silver maples. Kee...
The Sunrise Woman’s Clinic will be holding its first ever Family Walk For Life, a 5K-course run/walk, Saturday, May 1, Veterans Memorial Park, Sidney. Check in begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration will still be taken at the event. Sunrise Woman’s Clinic will also be raffling off two bikes for a boy and a girl during this event. Proceeds from this event will go toward hiring a part-time nurse for the clinic, expanding current projects and outreach and continuing support of your women and families in the community. The...
In a continuing effort to stop the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species, particularly zebra mussels already anchored in some North Dakota waters, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department installed a boat cleaning station near the Red River in Grand Forks and at Lake Ashtabula and Lake Metigoshe. The self-serve, waterless CD3 units are free and open to the public and include a high-powered air hose, broom, wet/dry vac, a tool for removing vegetation from underneath boat trailers and flood lights to illuminate the cleaning...
If you're looking for some fun activities to do with the kiddos this spring, the Rough Rider Center and Wild West Water Park, both in Watford City; Safari Trampoline Park, Williston; Sidney Pool, Sidney have events that'll help curb the boredom. Rough Rider Center, is offering two events, the first is for Mothers' Day. It's Mothers' day paint and plant, it's from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, May 8, all supplies included in the $15 fee. Dads or grandparents grab those kiddos and help personalize...
North Dakota's 2021 paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through May 21. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Legal snagging hours are from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT daily. One tag per snagger will be issued. Snagging is legal in all areas of the Yellowstone River in North Dakota, and in the area of the Missouri River lying west of the U.S. Highway 85 bridge to...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) continues to not only enhance their services offered to their patients but also increase the variety of services offered at the facility. Their goal is to achieve the highest degree of healthcare for their patients. They are committed to quality services, continuity of care, assurance of qualified staff and family involvement for patients. MCHS has several providers ranging from an urologist to a pediatrician to an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Maria...
(BPT) - It is estimated that 81% of drivers read and type text messages while driving, 70% use social media while driving and 50% say their smartphone is essential for getting around, according to AT&T It Can Wait. What can you do to keep the roads safe by limiting distractions? 1) Use your phone's built-in tools: Set your phone to Do Not Disturb, and avoid phone calls even if they are hands free. Preset your navigation and any preferences. 2) Don't cut corners: Avoid texting or using your...
Sidney Health Center is a not-for-profit community based medical center that has been serving people in the MonDak region for more than 100 years. Our passion for caring is shared by the doctors, nurses, and several hundred employees and volunteers. This commitment to caring is our allegiance to the community as we strive to provide "Exceptional Care for Life." Located in the heart of Richland County, the attractive Eastern Montana campus includes an acute care hospital, clinic area, retail...
(BPT) - The change of seasons is a cue for more than just cleaning your home. Spring - nature’s time of renewal - is also a great time to refocus on self-care. With the additional stresses of the ongoing pandemic, self-care has never been more important. However, life can be busy and too often one of the first things to go is your personal wellness routine. Now is the ideal time to shift your mindset, explore positive routine updates and revamp eating habits with wholesome foods such as potatoes you truly enjoy. Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, LD, i...
Mark and Patty Rose, Fairview are enjoying their "almost" completed house that overlooks the valley west of Fairview. The home was custom built last year by Curtis MacGrady and the MacGrady Construction crew. Heidy MacGrady drew the home. Quality Concrete Construction (concrete), Prairie Electric (electrical work), Agri Industries (plumbing), Frontier Heating Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Sidney Paint and Glass (flooring), Builders FirstSource (building materials), and Creative...
In every life, it seems there comes a time when we are faced with a home or office that needs decorating. Whether it is a remodel, a new build, or simply updating and renewing, we all have that moment when we wonder where to start. Take heart; there are ways to simplify decorating that anyone can apply. First, start to notice what it is you like. Start a page on Pinterest and pin every page that resonates with you. Peruse every magazine and brochure that comes you way. Keep every picture where...
Meraki Boutique has some new spring and summer arrivals in and more coming. They carry shorts, dresses, tanks, and etc. Meraki Boutique is located at 103 E. Main in Sidney. They can be reached at 406-480-3173. (Photos submitted)...
