
City of Williston Mayor Extends Mask Order
WILLISTON, N.D. – The citywide Mask Order introduced on Monday, November 9, 2020 by Mayor Howard Klug and approved by the City Commission remains in effect following the expiration of the statewide...
(Updated January 21, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update
The Richland County Health Department is announcing 1 additional positive cases of COVID-19 ina Richland County resident, and the release of 5 individuals from isolation. The total case countis at...
Sidney Health Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2021
Sidney – Alessi Jae Burman was the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2021. Chantelle Strandlund and Braden Burman, Fairview, welcomed their baby girl on Jan. 8 at 4:04 a.m. She weighed 7...
Williston Economic Development Launches Mentorship Program
Williston – Williston Economic Development (WED) has aunched a new mentorship program in January 2021. The new “Superstars” initiative is designed to connect successful small business owners with potential Williston entrepreneurs. “To...
National Program Now Available From BSAR
Badlands Search & Rescue is proud to announce that we are now certified and able to teach kids, ages 7-11, through the preventative search and rescue program, "Hug-A-Tree." Inspired for the...
The Sidney Health Center Announces Area Births
Jamie Anne Netzer was born Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to Jessica Mathern-Netzer and James Netzer, Sidney. She weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz. Maternal grandparents are Pat and Val Mathern and paternal grandparents are Don and Charlene Netzer. She joins sister...
Fairview Honor Roll
Fairview High School Honor Roll High Honor Roll 9th Grade: Brailey Anderson; Brooklyn Anderson; Abigail Lynn Berry; Allison Lana Jensen; Hannah Faith Karren; Rebekah Rose Keen; Grace Noelle McPherson; Cali Anne Norby; Britta Anne Poulsen; Brock...
Knights of Columbus to Raise Money for Women's Clinic
The Knights of Columbus are asking for your financial support of a new ultrasound machine for the Sunrise Women’s Clinic, Sidney. The Knights of Columbus Supreme has been supporting pregnancy centers all over the world to help stop abortion....
Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available in Richland County
The Richland County Health Department is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for those who fall in Phase 1B of the vaccination plan. The first appointments are available beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The vaccination plan...
Burgum Urges Vigilance To Keep COVID-19 Numbers Trending Downward As Statewide Mask Requirement Expires
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum urged North Dakotans to remain vigilant against COVID-19 as the state’s case numbers continue a downward trend and the State Health Officer’s statewide mask requirement expired Monday, Jan. 18. An executive order...

Guest Opinion: Legislative Update
I was sworn in on Jan. 4 with my family watching from the Gallery. I am honored to represent House District 35 in the House Agriculture, Education and Judiciary Committees. The 67th Legislature hit the ground running. We’ve started hearing bills...

Fungus That Causes White-Nose Syndrome Found In Eastern Montana
Helena - Jan. 12 - Samples taken in six eastern Montana counties this past summer have tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease in bats. The presence of the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) does not...
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