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On March 23, 2024, students from Alexander High School, Legacy High School, and Sheyenne High School participated in the State Bar Association of North Dakota's (SBAND) Virtual High School Mock Trial Competition. Judge volunteers as Presiding Judges were: Trent Barkus, Ryan Hestbeck and Nicholas Nelson. The attorney volunteer scoring judges of the competition were: William Behrmann, Carey Goetz, Haley Finch, Matthew Menge, Brooke Chilla, and Justin Balzer. The SBAND High School Mock Trial...
A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Kylee Reviere, Watford City, ND, was traveling northbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 158 at 7:51 a.m. CDT. Reviere lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and into the southbound lane. A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Clinton Wilson, Marshall, TX; a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Fernando Ponce, Fairview, MT, and a 2022 Ford F-250 driven by Juan Alonso Carillo, Watford City, ND, were traveling southbound on Highway 85. Wilson’s F-150 collided with Reviere’s F-150. Ponce’s Chevrolet Silverado and Caril...
Dawson County Events Events in Glendive unless otherwise listed. MT. Fri., April 5 6:30-11 p.m. - Designer Purse Bingo Eastside Elite Baseball & Softball Fundraiser - Designer Purse Bingo tickets $50 for $10 games; silent auction. Games start at 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, 415 N. Merrill Ave. Fri., April 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat., April 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Glendive Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling - Art, crafts, vendors, free admission. EPEC, 313 S. Merrill Ave. For more info contact Barb, 406-377-3602. Wed., April 17 4-7 p.m. - Our Savior Lutheran...
A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Kylee Reviere, Watford City, ND, was traveling northbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 158 at 7:51 a.m. CDT. Reviere lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and into the southbound lane. A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Clinton Wilson, Marshall, TX; a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Fernando Ponce, Fairview, MT, and a 2022 Ford F-250 driven by Juan Alonso Carillo, Watford City, ND, were traveling southbound on Highway 85. Wilson’s F-150 collided with Reviere’s F-150. Ponce’s Chevrolet Silverado and Caril...
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 Salyar...
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...
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,...
The Alexander Fire Department is hosting a benefit for five year old Weston Hunter and his family on Saturday, March 2 at the Alexander Fire Hall beginning with a chili dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. CST. A silent auction will run from 5:30-8 p.m. followed by a live auction beginning at 8:15 p.m. A cash bar will be onsite. Weston is the son of Kyle and Jenae Hunter, both of whom serve on the Alexander Fire Department. He underwent two brain surgeries in January, the first for fluid on his brain...
Williston State College President’s List Williston State College has announced their President’s list for Fall 2023. Local students listed with a 3.8-4.0 GPA include: Hannah Anderson, Rhonda Folstad, Lexi Morlock, and Brin Norby, Sidney; Kaylee Dewhirst, Grassy Butte; Cole Gebhardt, Westby; Grady Gonsioroski, Brockton; Britney Gullickson, Cartwright; Maddox Hansen, Bainville; Cody Kreil, Thomas Overturf, Alexander; Corbin Noble, Watford City; Grace Olson, Arnegard; Angelia Zimdars, Bloomfield. Williston State College has announced their Dea...
Funeral services for Leroy Leland, 89, Sidney, MT, were Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. MST at the Squaw Gap Hall, McKenzie County, ND, with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation was Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, assisted the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures were shared with the family at...
The third week of January 2024 was a little scary for parents, school staff, and students of eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Threats were emailed and called into many different schools on more than one day, but they all seemed to be pranks, but law enforcement still responded. According to a post on their Facebook page, at about 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, Savage School, along with several other school districts across Montana, received an email stating that bombs had been placed in school locations throughout the state. The...
Funeral services for Leroy Leland, 89, of Sidney, Montana are Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm MST at the Squaw Gap Hall in McKenzie County, North Dakota with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation is Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences,...
7 was a potentially profitable year for McKenzie County, North Dakota. Several things happened that might serve to benefit the county’s economy over the following years. February KUMV The North Dakota Department of Transportation has approved a contract to begin construction work to expand Highway 85. They started work to create a four-lane highway between Watford City and the Long X Bridge in March according to a Roundup article and, “The expansion of the highway will safely accommodate more industrial, agricultural, and passenger tra...
11th Annual Cowboy Invitational Results For Sidney Jan. 12-13 103: Tyson Syth (26-11) placed 5th and scored 17.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 received a bye () (Bye) Champ. Round 2 - Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 won by fall over Austin Orminston (Hettinger/Scranton) 9-6 (Fall 1:15) Quarterfinal - Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 won by fall over Anson Taylor (Circle) 1-2 (Fall 1:28) Semifinal - Danny Green (Billings Skyview) 26-1 won by fall over Tyson Syth (Sidney) 26-11 (Fall...
Alexander Public School was planning to hold their annual Christmas concert, Tuesday, Dec. 19. Due to an outbreak of influenza A, over 100 students were home sick. The school holiday program has been postponed until after the winter break. Students and staff have been busy decorating the hallways for a Whoville competition. Concert attendees are invited around the school to check out each entry. They've decided to keep Whoville up until after the make-up concert in January....
Alexander held their "Christmas Stroll" on Thursday, Dec. 7. The rain caused over 20 vendors to be moved inside the school, but it didn't stop a good time had by all....
Each year, the McKenzie County Community Foundation provides grants to organizations doing charitable work in McKenzie County. This year, they are awarding $13,180 towards area projects. 2023 Community Foundation awardees include: Long X Arts Foundation for their Missoula Children's Theater program; Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems towards an Infant Bereavement Program and Chronic Care Management Program; Watford City Park District for remote control car kits for youth...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
You won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion’s booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organizations will be fundraising by selling cider, hot...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
Fairview High School Gymnasium was the center for the annual Silver Bells and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 18, concluding with the Bridge Lighting event at Sundheim Park. Several local crafters set up tables with their yearly projects in the gymnasium. Artwork, natural oils, cookies, pumpkin bread and pumpkin cookies, antler horn kitchen tools, Pampered Chef, just to name a few. After the show everyone set out to Sundheim Park along the river bridge. This event had a new feature. A preview to the...
You won't want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion's booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organiza...
Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...
Halloween is over across the MonDak area, but the fun and tradition of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is just a few short weeks away. There is so much to do that the events start well before Thanksgiving. In Fairview, Friday, Nov. 10, there will be turkey bingo at East Fairview school at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the Silver Bells Craft and Vendor Show is at Fairview High School, and from 4-8 p.m.the Lighting of the Fairview Bridge and fireworks will be at Sundheim Park. Saturday, Nov. 25 the Fairview Community...
Have you ever heard of drone racing as a school sport? This is Alexander School's second year with a drone racing team. "Drone racing is an exciting way for students to interact with others in a gaming aspect while still gaining valuable skills like critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Time management, scheduling, and commitment are also skills gained in the program," said coach Cathy White. "We practice 2-3 times a week, and then race other teams from across the state virtually...
