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  • Facebook Post Causes Temporary Closure Of Sidney Business

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 27, 2024

    A Facebook post by Nick Weeks, Williston, ND, which was shared to multiple groups on Wednesday, March 20 showing a worm on his shirt and a burger from Burger King in Sidney, resulted in the temporary closure and thorough inspection of the restaurant. Co-owner of Burger King, Jen Dirk, said that immediately upon hearing about the post, she called the Richland County Health Department and told her staff to pull everything they were using and keep it, pending an inspection. Dirk said she has been...

  • Avery Is Reading Royalty

    Mar 27, 2024

    Avery Hermanson achieved a huge milestone by reading 1,000 books! Avery is an enthusiastic reader and reads five books each night but would happily read more. Her favorites include Fancy Nancy, Taylor Swift, and Disney Princesses. She looks forward to her weekly library visits with mom and grandma, and loves participating in Storytime at the park. Avery enjoys swimming, playing with her dolls, and all things unicorn. When she grows up, Avery wants to be a nurse, firefighter, and veterinarian....

  • Community Power Hour

    Mar 27, 2024

  • Homestead Subdivision Welcoming Buyers

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 27, 2024

    The Homestead subdivision, owned by MPEG Land Development, LLC, consists of approximately 26 acres just north of the Justice Center in Sidney. Currently zoned for B2 Neighborhood Business, co-owner Don Sterhan explained that the original plan for the subdivision was family housing. However, the company feels needs have changed and are now pursuing more commercial plans and options on what they consider to be a great location. He said infrastructure is mostly in place and lots are for sale. The...

  • ND Department of Commerce Announces New Grant Program to Help Businesses Automate and Address Workforce Shortages

    Mar 27, 2024

    The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced the launch of the Automate ND Grant Program, a new initiative designed to help North Dakota businesses overcome workforce shortages and increase productivity through automation. The program, funded with $5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will provide grants of up to $500,000 to North Dakota Primary Sector Certified (PSC) businesses, such as those in manufacturing and agricultural processing. These grants can be used to cover up to 50% of the cost of purchasing or leasing...

  • McKenzie County Fatal Crash March 18

    Mar 27, 2024

    A 2020 Ram 1500, driven by Darek Pederson, 47, Blaine, MN, was westbound on Highway 23 Monday, March 18, approximately 7 miles west of New Town, ND. The vehicle crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a Peterbilt truck driven by John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND. The Ram 1500 came to rest in the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of the eastbound lanes. The driver of the Ram 1500 was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed to his injuries on March 19. Both drivers were...

  • MFU Members Help Shape National Policy

    Mar 27, 2024

    Family farmers and ranchers from Montana traveled to Scottsdale, AZ., March 10-12 for the 122nd National Farmers Union convention. Delegates and attendees heard from nationally known speakers, administration officials, and each other during policy debate. Over the past year, NFU has increased membership by more than 12,600 members, as well as continued the impactful Fairness for Farmers campaign. This campaign and meetings with administration officials in the Department of Justice, the Federal...

  • 4 Vehicle Crash On Hwy. 85 Tuesday

    Mar 27, 2024

    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...

  • McKenzie County Three-Vehicle Crash

    Mar 27, 2024

    On March 26, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m., a three-vehicle property crash occurred approximately 8 miles east of Watford City on Highway 23 near mile marker 12. A 2019 Ford F-250 driven by Todd Kemper was driving east on Highway 23 when the F-250 broke down leaving the enclosed trailer it was pulling just into the lane of travel. A 2024 Ram 2500 driven by Patrick Bartley stopped to assist Kemper. Both the 2019 Ford F-250 and 2024 Ram 2500 had their hazard lights activated. Kemper, his passenger, Dakota Griffin, and Bartley were in the process...

  • Efforts Underway To Preserve Iconic J.K. Ralston Painting

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 20, 2024

    The J.K. Ralston Preservation Committee is actively working to protect the iconic J.K. Ralston painting "General Sully at the Yellowstone" which is currently in the Nutter Building in downtown Sidney. Formerly the U.S. Post Office, the building is owned by Richland County and has housed multiple county entities over the years. It is now scheduled for some remodeling and potential new tenants. Believing the arts were an important facet of life, the U.S. Department of the Treasury under President...

  • Lambert Prom

    Mar 20, 2024

    Lambert High School held their prom Friday, March 15....

  • Sidney Prom

    Mar 20, 2024

    Sidney High School held their prom on Saturday, March 16. The prom king and queen were seniors, Braden Harris and Avery Averett. The junior prince and princess were Ruby Reidle and Jackson Wick. Post Prom Donation List 2024: Ace Hardware Ag West All Seasons RV Park Anna Reynolds Mondak API Asian Garden B & B Builders Beagle Properties Big Sky Siding and Windows Blue Rock Brenner & Averett Co Boutique 33 Builders First Choice Burger King Car Quest Carlsen family CM Built Doors Champion X The...

  • Watford City Roughrider Fund Announces 2024 Enhancement Grant Awards – Opens Second Round To Close May 17

    Vawnita Best|Mar 20, 2024

    Watford City - The Watford City Roughrider Fund is a one and a half cent city sales tax missioned with enhancing Watford City. In recent history, the fund supported the construction and expansion of large community facilities including the McKenzie Health Medical Complex, the Rough Rider Center and the Watford City Municipal Airport. Each year, the fund supports organizations that create vibrancy in our community through events and programming in and around Watford City. This year, the fund comm...

  • REDC, Richland County Commissioners Seeking Funds To Hire Consultant

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 20, 2024

    On behalf of the Richland County Commissioners, REDC Executive Director Leslie Messer applied for, and the county was approved for, a $45,000 grant from the Big Sky Economic Development arm of the Montana Coal Tax Fund. The Big Sky Development Fund was established in 2005 to fund qualified economic development projects. The fund receives 25% (12.5%) total of the remaining coal severance tax revenue after deposits in the coal tax bond fund. It provides grants and loans to local governments for economic development projects and certified regional...

  • DPHHS Urges Consumers To Discard & Not Purchase Recalled Cinnamon Products

    DPHHS|Mar 20, 2024

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to throw away and not purchase specific ground cinnamon products because samples of these products were found to contain levels of lead that may be unsafe. One of these products, Supreme Tradition ground cinnamon, has been distributed at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores in Montana. These stores currently operate in the following counties: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Custer, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Glacier, Great Falls, Hill,...

  • Burgum Issues Statement On Passing Of Former North Dakota First Lady Grace Link

    Mar 20, 2024

    Bismarck – Gov. Doug Burgum today released the following statement regarding the passing of former First Lady Grace Link, who died Tuesday at age 105. The wife of former Gov. Art Link, Grace Link served alongside her husband through his entire political career spanning terms in the North Dakota House of Representatives (1946-70) including serving as speaker of the House (1964-70), the U.S. House of Representatives (1971-73) and as the 27th governor of North Dakota (1973-81). Art Link died in 2010. “A partner to Gov. Art Link in every sense...

  • City of Sidney Solid Waste Department Battles Garbage Disposal Issues

    Mar 20, 2024

    The City of Sidney Solid Waste Department has been experiencing several cases of misuse and abuse of residential and commercial garbage disposal over the past few years. The following are a few bullet points of what residents and businesses need to know about proper disposal of their solid waste. Garbage containers are for HOUSEHOLD REFUSE ONLY! Construction and landscaping debris are not to be placed in these containers. Homeowners and businesses are required to remove and transport this type of debris to the landfill themselves. Residents...

  • Richland Federal Credit Union Declares/Distributes Special Dividend

    Mar 20, 2024

    The Richland Federal Credit Union (RFCU) Board of Directors has declared a Special Dividend of $300,000 to be distributed in mid-March to its share account holders equaling a 0.50% interest payment on 2023 average share account (savings) balances. While direct payments to members are relatively rare in the financial industry, this is the second time in the last five years that RFCU, a financial cooperative, has distributed a dividend to its member owners. The previous distribution of $250,000 was made for fiscal year 2018. In announcing the...

  • A Sweet Sign Of Spring: Girl Scout Cookie Booths Begin Soon!

    Mar 20, 2024

    Billings-Girl Scout Cookie season is a highly anticipated time of year for Montana and Wyoming residents. During this annual event, Girl Scouts unbox their future through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. If you missed pre-ordering your favorite Girl Scout cookies, you can still indulge in your favorite treat by supporting girls at Cookie Booths beginning Friday, March 22. When you support Girl Scouts, you help girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making,...

  • McKenzie County Two Vehicle Fatal Crash

    Mar 20, 2024

    On Monday, March 18 at approximately 6:20 p.m. there was a 2-vehicle fatal crash seven miles west of New Town, ND. A 2020 Ram 1500, driven by Darek Pederson, Blaine, MN was westbound on Highway 23 when the vehicle crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a 2023 Peterbilt Truck, driven by John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND. The Ram 1500 came to rest in the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of the eastbound lanes. Pederson was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed to his...

  • Sidney Police Department Looking For Information

    Mar 20, 2024

    The Sidney Police Department is conducting an assault with a weapon investigation that occurred on the afternoon of March 10, 2024 and is attempting to locate a possible victim. If you were walking dogs near the intersection of 5th Ave. and 4th St. NE and were confronted by a person driving a vehicle, please contact the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210. Anyone with information on the identity of the possible victim is asked to contact the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210....

  • Impending Winter Storm

    Mar 20, 2024

    The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) along with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is alerting motorists for potentially dangerous traveling conditions for the next several days due to the impending storm. It is anticipated the southwest and south central areas of the state will receive significant snowfall with strong, sustained winds. The combination of snow and high wind will make travel dangerous and potentially impossible. The NDHP will increase staffing to provide assistance as needed, but motorists are cautioned...

  • Sidney Airport Operating As Usual Despite Fire

    Mar 13, 2024

    An early morning fire discovered about 2 a.m. Thursday, March 7 destroyed one of three hangers at the Sidney-Richland Regional Airport. The biggest of the three was the hanger that contained the biggest snow removal equipment. Airport manager Ryan Huotari said that they still have back-up equipment to keep open in the event of snow fall and that the airport is functioning as usual. He also expressed his deep gratitude to the Sidney Fire Department, MDU and LYREA for their great response. "Those...

  • Sidney's Lyndale Park Receives Two New Scoreboards

    Mar 13, 2024

    Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, baseball lovers have two new scoreboards at Lyndale Park in Sidney. According to avid baseball fan, Ross Rosaaen, the old scoreboards quit working several years ago, diminishing the experience for fans. Rosaaen and many others in the community have been concerned about the decline of baseball in recent years and are actively working to bring the sport back to life. Part of their efforts are concentrated on improving the fields. Niehenke Welding and...

  • Amended Property Tax Statements On Their Way To Richland Co. Taxpayers

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 13, 2024

    Richland County taxpayers can expect to receive an amended property tax statement within the next few weeks. The new tax bills are the result of the November 2023 Montana Supreme Court ruling in favor of Governor Gianforte and the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR), and against the 49 of Montana’s 56 counties that revolted against the DOR and refused to collect the full 95 mill state-level school equalization levy. Those counties only billed 77.9 mills. The 1972 Montana Constitution requires the state to provide the public with an education...

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