Week of March 13, 2024

  • Application Deadline For Some Landowner Programs Is March 15 

    MT FWP

    HELENA – Landowners have until March 15 to apply for Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program. These programs are designed to provide public access to state or federal land where access is either limited or doesn’t exist.   For enrollment in UPL, landowners will receive an income tax credit in the amount of $750 per agreement and up to a maximum of $3,000 in tax credits in exchange for allowing access across the private lands via roads or trails to reach inaccessible public land....

  • Sports Schedules

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  • Fairview Boys Place 2nd at Class B State Tournament

    Fairview Warriors traveled to Billings for the state basketball tournament March 7-9. Fairview Warriors worked hard and came out with a 2nd place state basketball trophy. What a way to introduce themselves to Class B Basketball! Results 1st game: Fairview 52- Arlee 47; 2nd game: Fairview 56-Anaconda 39; 3rd game Championship: Missoula Loyola 69-Fairview...

  • Richland Ranger Bantams Season Comes to a Close

    Brenda Filler

    Oh, what a season it has been! We have all heard or maybe even been told – "don't worry, you'll get 'em next time", or "you can't win them all" and while those statements might be true one statement seems to fit the Bantam season more than others – You either win, or you learn. The Bantams have done exactly that, learn. When things did not go quite as planned, they took it as a chance to learn and push forward. To say that the Bantams have made their coaches, families, friends, fans, the...

  • Bares & Broncs Rodeo Kicksoff March 23 At McKenzie Co. Ag Expo

    Katelyn Sponheim

    In the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Indoor Arena, Watford City, Stan Headings will be hosting the sixth annual Bares and Broncs Rodeo, March 23 at 7 p.m. Its the second year of being a PRCA sanctioned event. The rough stock rodeo features the best horses of five different stock contracting companies to be competed on by some of the best PRCA cowboys in the business. This year, Stace Smith Pro Rodeo (Malakoff, TX), Burch Pro Rodeo (Gillette, WY), Brookman Pro Rodeo (Sidney, MT), J Bar J (Brockway, MT), and Outlaw Buckers Rodeo Corp. (Wainright,...

  • 2024 Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Wrestling Tournament

    The 2024 Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Wrestling Tournament was held March 9-10 at SHS. Results: Girls Tot 35 1st - Scarlett Kountz Girls Tot 45 5th- Adriana Johnson Girls Tot 45 4th - Wynn Dynneson Tot 35 4th - Kannon Noble Tot 35 5th - James Broadsword Tot 45 2nd - Bryson Rains Tot 45 3rd - Quaid Hill' Tot 45 4th - Aiden Zumpf Tot 45 5th - Baylor Steadman Tot 50 6th - Boje Hoon' Tot 55 2nd - Ronin Johnson Girls Bantam 55 6th - Zuriah Conroy' Girls Bantam 60-65 4th - Lynly Hill Girls...

  • Watford City's Mogen Named 2024 Girls Class A Basketball Senior Athlete Of The Year

    Jessica Mogen, Watford City, has excelled as a varsity basketball player since 8th grade.which has earned her the designated 2024 North Dakota Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year. Jessica is the youngest of five sisters who have played basketball for the Watford City Wolves. Her sister, Amanda in 2014, Katie, 2016; Brooke, 2019; Emma in 2021 and Jessica in 2024. "This year will be the last year I will have a Mogen on the team since my six years as Watford City High School's head basketball...

  • Roberts Opens "Dirtech", Soil Moisture Monitoring Business In Fairview

    As a Sidney, graduate, Evan Roberts is no stranger to the sight of pivots in the fields of the area. While Evan graduated with a degree from MSU Billings College of Technology, he has been working with pivots for the last 15 years. Evan owns and operates Dirtech, a soil moisture monitoring business, based in Fairview, servicing Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. Evan's goal is to give growers the ability to make informed irrigation decisions from the information that the moisture probes...

  • Montana Livestock Country Of Origin Labeling

    GLENDIVE - Congressional candidate, Ric Holden, is calling on congress to reinstate country-of-origin-labeling for the livestock industry in the United States. At the present time the U.S. consumer does not know if they are eating an American raised meat product or some product from a foreign country. Large meat packing companies have been flooding the market with imported meat products and denying consumers the right to know the origin of their food purchases. Year after year the large meat...

  • Montana State Barley Research Extends To Brewing Quality With New License

    Reagan Cotton

    BOZEMAN – Thanks to a new license, barley research at Montana State University is set to extend beyond breeding and malting to the science behind brewing. In November, the Montana Board of Regents cleared MSU to apply for an academic brewer license. Similar to the licensure used by commercial breweries, the license allows researchers in MSU's Barley, Malt and Brewing Quality Lab to brew small amounts of beer as part of their research, identifying beneficial traits in new barley lines and...

  • MonDak Ag Days 2024

    The Sidney Chamber of Commerce held their annual MonDak Ag Days event March 7-8 at the Richland County Event...

  • Chlorpyrifos Insecticide Products Legal For Insect Control In 2024

    NDSU Agriculture Communication

    In November 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit issued a ruling overturning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s final rule of August 2021, which revoked all food crop tolerances for chlorpyrifos. The Eighth Circuit Court's decision was based in part on the fact that the EPA had issued a Proposed Interim Decision (PID) in 2020, which included 11 chlorpyrifos crop uses that the EPA determined met safety tolerances. Before the PID could be finalized, the U.S. Court of...

  • Montana Farmers Union Scholarship Window Closes March 31

    The application window for Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 closes March 31. The annual scholarships are offered through MFU as part of the organization’s commitment to education and include the Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 and the John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. Montana Farmers Union Foundation $1,000 scholarships also are available. Several Farmers Union Locals also offer scholarships for county residents, with Cascade County-wide Farmers Union Local offering a scholarship worth...

  • Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Meetings March 18-20

    HELENA - The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet beginning on Monday, March 18, from 1-2 p.m. for the business meeting followed by a grant hearing with the presentation of grant proposals through 5:15 p.m. at the Delta Hotel in Helena. The hearing of proposals will continue Tuesday, March 19, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Wednesday, March 20, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Starting Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., the business meeting will reconvene followed by deliberations only to conclude when a consensus is reached Meetings will be conducted...

  • History Of National Agriculture Week

    Agriculture is the biggest food contributor in America. America is the net exporter of food, which means that this industry is a source of food and wealth. The rich history of agriculture in the U.S. attracted colonists to the area. Since most colonists were European, the styles of agricultural cultivation and production were Europe influenced as well. Colonists also brought a large amount of livestock with them to America, which caused changes in its natural landscape. As the population grew, farms expanded, and settlements moved from the...

  • Registration Open for 2024 Edition of 406 Grazing Academy

    MSU News Service

    BOZEMAN – Registration is now open for the three-day 406 Grazing Academy, an annual workshop aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills and learn new strategies. This year's event will be held June 11-13 in Miles City, and registration is open until April 26. Registration costs $200 per person and includes materials, a range monitoring kit, and lunch and dinner each day of the workshop. Those interested in attending can register at https://svc.mt.gov/...

  • Red Cross Blood Drive March 19

    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...

  • Sidney Health Center February 2024 Births

    Rocky Lee Barnhart was born Feb. 12 to Roxey & Laura Barnhart, Alexander. Maternal grandparents are Kathy & Stephen Weidner, Maumee, OH. Paternal grandparents are Roxie & Sandra Barnhart, Montague, MI. Sisters: Bailey & Leia. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Ishmael Wayne Washington was born Feb. 15 to Timothy Washington, Jr. and Carissa Bronson, Williston. Brothers: Izaac and sister Izabella. He weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. Wynston Wyatt Slater was born Feb. 20 to Wyatt Slater & Auguste Salyards, Trenton. Maternal grandparents are Terrie Arneson & Scott...

  • Fairview Chamber Adds Elementary Age Kids To Easter Egg Hunt

    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...

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

    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 female icons of country, folk and folk...

  • Area Events

    Williams County Events Events in Williston unless otherwise listed. CT Sat., March 16 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - 2024 Spring Tree & Garden Workshop - Educational workshop with specialists addressing current topics in lawn, tree & garden, along with breakout sessions on a variety of topics. Williston Research Extension Center, 14120 Hwy. 2 W. For more info or to pre-register by March 13 contact Kelly Leo, 701-577-4595 or email [email protected], or visit https://sugeni.us/4s6e. 1-2:30 p.m. - Mosaic Stepping Stones Art Class - Grades 2-8, $20...

  • Fairview Red Cross Blood Drive Set For March 21

    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...

  • RAU School Board Meeting Monday, March 18 at 5:00 PM at the Rau School Library

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel a. New Hire i. Mark Delaney – Boiler Inspector b. Terminations VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Comprehensive Needs Assessments i. Survey Results b. Integrated Strategic Action Plan i. Create initial ISAP X. Financials / Budget a....

  • Williston Community Library To Host 4th Annual Community Egg Hunt

    WILLISTON – Mark your calendars for the Fourth Annual Community Egg Hunt, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 27, inside the Williston Community Library. The Community Egg Hunt will be divided into two-time slots, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and from 4 -6 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages. Andrea Placher, Williston, Community Library director, expressed her excitement about hosting the fourth annual Community Egg Hunt and stated that the mission of any event they host is to promote literacy in the community, the library’s...

  • James Leonard Everett, 71, Sidney, MT

    A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at the Yellowstone Perc Building, 102 West Main, Sidney, MT. A meal and refreshments will be provided for all family and friends wishing to attend. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James Leonard Everett, 71 peacefully passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at St Vincent's...

  • Irene J Davidson, 90, Froid, MT

    A Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Froid Lutheran Church, Froid, MT, with Sheri Crain officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Irene will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Richland Memorial Park, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Irene J Davidson, 90, peacefully passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at the Roosevelt Medical Center, Culbertson,...

  • Donald Dean Bonner, 74, Crane, MT

    A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday March 15, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Moose Lodge in Sidney, MT for a time of fellowship and sharing. Military honors will be presented by the VFW Post 4099 in Sidney, MT and members from the US Navy Honor Guard. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may...

  • Anne Babb, 80, Sidney, Montana

    Anne Babb, 80, Sidney, MT, passed away on Feb. 26, 2024 at the Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT, with family by her side. Services are being planned for the spring of 2024. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...

  • Kendal Kallevig, 73, Bozeman, MT

    Kendal Kallevig died peacefully Sunday, March 10 at Spring Creek Memory Care in Bozeman. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11 AM at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney. Kendal was born in Sidney on May 2, 1951. He lived an outdoor life in the lower Yellowstone Valley. At a young age, he had freedom to roam the creeks and hills, always hunting and fishing. Kendal was a proud University of Montana alum, and played baseball for the Grizzlies in the early 70s. In 1980 Kendal...

  • Michael Dollinger, 64, Watford City, ND 

    A Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. CDT at the First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Matt Rolfson officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. On Feb 18, 2024, Michael "Mike" Wayne Dollinger, 64, passed away in his home in Watford City,...

  • Senior Nutrition Programs

    You often hear people complain about having to go grocery shopping but for some, particularly seniors on a fixed income, the idea of being able to fill a shopping cart can seem like a luxury. Across America, many seniors face food insecurity and live with the reality or fear of hunger and malnutrition. The Older American’s Act (OAA) helps fund several nutrition programs to help address this growing problem. Within Richland County, OAA funds help provide three major nutrition programs: Home Delivered Meals Congregate Meals Commodity...

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