Articles from the March 6, 2024 edition


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  • New Events Added to MonDak Ag Days This Thursday & Friday

    Kali Godfrey|Mar 6, 2024

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture brings the MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show to the Richland County Event Center March 7-8. MonDak Ag Days offers nearly 50 agribusinesses in their tradeshow as well as education sessions throughout each day. The Sidney FFA Club hosts a free-will lunch both days of the tradeshow. Breakfast will be provided by the Sidney Chamber on Thursday and by Farm Bureau on Friday. Marley Voll, our Richland County MSU Extension Agriculture agent coordinated 2 full days of education sessions including local topics...

  • Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Duals & Individuals Invitational Wrestling Tournament Set For March 9-10

    Mar 6, 2024

    The Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Duals and Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 at the Sidney High School. Teams will be coming with the best boys and girls from all across Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado and Washington to compete Wrestling starts Saturday at 8 a.m. for dual team competition for K-8th grades. Weights will range from 50 lbs.-Hwt. Registration for Sunday is open on trackwrestling.com and closes...

  • Jazzmaine Smith & Baby Frankie Benefit Sat., March 9

    Mar 6, 2024

    A benefit for Jazzmaine Smith and her baby, Frankie, will be held on Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 123 3rd St. SW. A silent auction, will be held from 3-6:30 p.m. with a dinner of chili and cinnamon rolls starting at 4 p.m. for a free will donation. The live auction will start at 7 p.m. Last year, shortly after having Baby Frankie, Jazzy was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. At only 22 years old, Jazzmaine has fought long and hard but it has since become terminal. We live...

  • Lorena W. Hekkel, 97, Culbertson, MT

    Mar 6, 2024

    Lorena W. Hekkel, 97, Culbertson, MT, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at the Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home,Culbertson, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our Funeral Home website at www.fulkersons.com. Lorena's funeral service was held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. (MST) at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Culbertson, MT. Pastor Gretchen Wagner officiated. Visitation was held an hour prior to the service at the church....

  • Vehicle Break-ins Reported In SE Sidney

    Mar 6, 2024

    The Sidney Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred during the early morning hours on both Saturday and Sunday (March 2 and 3) in the southeast area of town. These incidents seem to be a crime of opportunity as the perpetrator is checking vehicles and stealing from those found to be unlocked. Anyone who believes they are a victim of a crime is urged to report the incident as soon as possible. The Sidney Police Department urges residents to please lock up their vehicles and make sure any valuables are...

  • Fairview Chamber Adds Elementary Age Kids To Easter Egg Hunt

    Mar 6, 2024

    More eggs, more kids, more fun! The Fairview Chamber of Commerce is inviting kids from babies through 5th grade to its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 22 at noon egg-xactly at Sharbono Park. The area will be divided into two sections, one for K-5th grade and one for the younger kids. Featuring thousands of eggs, and some special prizes, this event is sure to be fun for all the little ones....

  • Red Cross Blood Drive March 19

    Mar 6, 2024

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, March 19, from noon-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 406-868-0911 or 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Give blood, help save lives....

  • Fairview Red Cross Blood Drive Set For March 21

    Mar 6, 2024

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will held Thursday, March 21 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Fairview at 6 p.m. For appointments, email: Redcrossblood.org; or call: 1-800- red-cross; or call/text Ann 406-489-0998 Walk in welcome....

  • Alexander School Students Participate In State Lego League

    Robin Heck|Mar 6, 2024

    Most schools in today's society have some kind of STEM program. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. It is an umbrella term used to group together those distinct but related technical disciplines. STEM curriculum blends those subjects in order to teach "21st-century skills," or tools students need to have if they wish to succeed in the workplace of the "future." Alexander School takes it one step farther. As part of their STEM program they participate in ND FIRST. This is...

  • 3rd Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition Business Plan Deadline Approaching

    Quincy Walter|Mar 6, 2024

    Northeastern Montana - Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are excited to announce the commencement of the 3rd Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. This transformative initiative is set to unfold across the seven-county region of Northeastern Montana, including Valley, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Daniels. Fostering Economic Development: The Minnow Tank Competition aims to unite communities with a common goal of economic development by attracting new...

  • Congressional Candidate Joel Krautter Visits U.S. Southern Border

    Mar 6, 2024

    BILLINGS- Eastern Montana Republican congressional candidate Joel Krautter recently returned from visiting Eagle Pass, TX, to survey the crisis at the U.S. southern border and meet with local officials and learn about the current status of the crisis. "The U.S. southern border crisis is an issue Montanans want to see fixed because it's a national security issue. The crisis on the southern border is a result of the chaos we have in Washington that has been derailing congressional efforts to find...

  • Hunters Will See Changes To Antelope, Moose Seasons In SE Montana

    Mar 6, 2024

    HELENA – As hunters prepare for the license year beginning March 1, they should be aware of some regulation changes to antelope licenses in FWP Region 7, as well as a new moose season. Changes to antelope licenses for Region 7 For hunters looking to pursue antelope in FWP’s Region 7, either-sex and doe/fawn licenses are no longer valid region wide. In December, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to divide Region 7 into a north and south unit using the Yellowstone River as the boundary for antelope hunting. The commission also passed a reg...

  • MSU Extension To Host Free Feral Swine Education Tour In NE Montana

    MSU News Service|Mar 6, 2024

    BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension will host a feral swine education tour March 7-8 in northeast Montana, with stops held for landowners, farmers, ranchers and anyone else interested in attending. Registration is not required, and there is no cost to attend. Tours will be held Thursday, March 7 in Scobey, 10 a.m. Ambulance Room, 106 Railroad Ave.; and Plentywood, 2 p.m. Cousin’s Family Restaurant, 118 S. Main St;.and Friday, March 8 in Sidney, 10 a.m. Richland County Event Center, 2118 W. Holly St. Montana residents can report sus...

  • Sidney Health Center January 2024 Births

    Mar 6, 2024

    Selena Marie Nice was born Jan. 12 to Cassidy Candee and Hunter Nice, Sidney. Maternal grandparents are Corey and Joni Candee. Paternal grandparents are Dennis Nice and Kay and Mark Trail. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. Akin Jafarov was born Jan. 13 to Ahsenur Kara and Ayaz Jafarov, Williston. Maternal grandparents are Ilyas Kara and Turkey Adana. Paternal grandparents are Tojig Jafarov and Azerbaijan Shamkir. He weighed 6 lbs. 10.5 oz. David Elijah Winn was born Jan. 15 to David and Samantha Winn, Culbertson. Maternal grandparent is Melonie Beeler,...

  • Rancher Held Throws Hat In Ring To Represent Montanans In Congress

    Mar 6, 2024

    BROADUS Fourth-generation Montana rancher and businessman Steve Held is running for U.S. House of Representatives in Montana’s 2nd Congressional District as a Democrat. Held is running for office to get things done, clean up corruption, pass a farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers, and be an actual representative for Montanans in Washington, D.C. He welcomes the opportunity to challenge any of the potential Republican nominees on his home turf, particularly either self-serving carpetbagger Matt Rosendale or career politician a...

  • Elicia Reads 100 Books Before Graduation

    Mar 6, 2024

    Hi! My name is Elicia Snodgrass and I am a freshman in high school. I read because the authors I like share so much history and you can learn. My favorite book is probably Bendigo Shafter by Louis L'amour. I love this book because there is lots of history, it is not completely made up, and you can also learn many things by the struggles they had to overcome. I am currently reading lots of books. I prefer old westerns, complete fantasy, or new westerns. My future dreams and goals are pretty...

  • Fairview Girls Compete at Northern B Divisional Tournament

    Mar 6, 2024

    The Fairview girls basketball team competed in the Northern B Divisional Tournament in Conrad last week. The Lady Warriors fell to Chinook in the first round 50-29 but came back to win against Shelby 64-61. Fairview fell short of Fairfield on Saturday 37-30 ending thier season....

  • Williston Police Department Investigating Missing Person

    Mar 6, 2024

    On February 28, 2024, at approximately 6:39 p.m., the Williston Police Department received a report of a missing person. The missing person was identified as Breeanna Nicole Ward, age 27. No clothing description is available, last seen in Williston, with the last confirmed contact around February 25, 2024. Individuals have claimed to have communicated with her, but Law Enforcement has NOT been able to make contact at this time. Her Facebook appears to be being updated by someone other than...

  • MonDak Heritage Center To Host Community St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16

    Mar 6, 2024

    The MonDak Heritage Center is celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish history Saturday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m. with a free event for the entire family. The day will begin at 1 p.m. with a walk-in ceramics workshop. There are numerous ceramics pieces to choose from including many new spring related items. Each ceramics piece will be $15 and available on a first come first serve basis. This is a great opportunity to create a unique work of ceramic art while listening to Irish melodies. At 2 p.m.,...

  • Town Hall Meeting For Infrastructure Safety Action Plan To Be Hosted March 20

    Mar 6, 2024

    WILLISTON.–A Town Hall meeting to discuss the Williston Infrastructure Safety Plan will be held at the Williston Community Library on March 20 from 4:30-8 p.m. The City of Williston, with assistance from SRF Consulting and Interstate Engineering, has received funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to create the Infrastructure Safety Action Plan, which will combine data about crashes and other transportation information with community input. This information will be used to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects t...

  • (Updated 3-8-24) Yellowstone Township Debuts New Website

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 6, 2024

    (Updated 3-8-24): Darrell Finsaas was listed as a board member of Yellowstone Township. The township supervisors are president Tim Cayko, Scott Buxbaum, Jon Dunbar and secretary-treasurer Vicky Cayko. Finsaas serves on the zoning board along with Tim Cayko, Buxbaum, Dunbar and Vicky Cayko. The zoning board makes recommendations to the supervisors. The Roundup sincerely regrets the error. (Original Story): Long time secretary/treasurer Vicky Cayko is excited about bringing Yellowstone Township in...

  • Watford City's Pee Wee A Hockey Team Places 3rd At State

    Mar 6, 2024

    Watford City's Pee Wee A team traveled to Fargo for their state Hockey Tournament.The Oilers defeated West Fargo White 7-0 in their first game advancing them to the semi-final game against Williston. The Oilers came up short against Williston (2-6) but finished strong defeating Devils Lake (4-2) for 3rd place honors....

  • Big Sky Concert Series Finale "Americana Women" To Appear March 15

    Mar 6, 2024

    Celebrate the icons of country and folk music on Friday, March 15h with the "Americana Women" as the Big Sky Concert Series Finale! The performance will be held at the MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney, at 7 p.m. Featuring three multi-instrumentalists from New York City, "Americana Women" is distinguished by their tight harmonies, sizzling solos, and passion for bringing more female artists to the spotlight. This dynamic group is sure to have you toe tapping, clapping, and singing along to the fema...

  • Marathon Oil Corporation Announces Key Officer Promotions

    Mar 6, 2024

    Houston - Feb. 29 - PRNewswire Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced that Rob L. White has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 1, and that Zach Dailey, vice president, Internal Audit, will succeed White as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, effective May 1. White will replace Dane Whitehead, who informed the company of his intention to retire from Marathon Oil effective July 1, following more than seven years of...

  • 43rd Annual API Chili Cook Off March 23

    Mar 6, 2024

    Chili lovers! It's time to get together for some fun and some really tasty chili, all for a great cause. So far, 22 teams have registered for the 43rd annual chili cook off hosted by the Williston Basin chapter of API. The event takes place Saturday, March 23 at the Raymond Family Community Center, Williston. Doors open at 3 p.m .with chili being served at 5 p.m. CT. You must be 21 or older to attend. According to their website, the chili cook off is one of two major fundraisers for the...

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