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Attorney General Austin Knudsen was in Sidney, Thursday, Oct. 2, and while here, shared his concern about a very real danger many people are unaware of. The concentrated byproduct of the kratom plant, known as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), is a dangerous opioid that can cause respiratory depression, addiction and withdrawal symptoms similar to opioids such as fentanyl, morphine and oxycodone. Since 2020, it has caused 29 deaths in the state of Montana, yet is completely unregulated, and sold in...
Don't miss the Red-Carpet premiere of "Hazel", showing at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. CT at Six Shooters Showhall, 120 Main St., Watford City. "Hazel" recounts the true story of Hazel Miner, who was caught in a white-out blizzard walking home from school with her two younger siblings in 1920, Center, ND. Be captivated as the heroic tale of a 16-year-old girl fighting to keep herself, and her brother and sister alive through 25 hours of sub-zero temperatures unfolds. This is the newest film from Canticle...
Amy Eddy, 11th District Court Judge, Flathead County, MT, was in Sidney at Sunny's Family Restaurant, Thursday, Oct. 2 as part of her state-wide tour. She spoke to Brad Faulhaber's students at Sidney High School about civic engagement that evening. Eddy announced in May her intentions to run for the open seat on the Montana Supreme Court. The seat is currently held by Justice Beth Baker, who announced in April she would not be seeking a third term. Eddy was appointed to her current position in...
The Local Government Review Board will hold their second public opinion meeting Thursday, Oct. 9, at Sidney City Hall, 115 2nd St. SE, regarding a mayor versus city manager government format. The purpose of the meeting is to answer residents’ questions and gain public feedback so that the board can ultimately make recommendations as to what serves public interests the best. The current form of government is a mayor and city council system. One question to be determined is whether or not S...
Put the meal plans on hold and give the dishwasher some time off, because The Williston Downtowners Association is holding their first ever Restaurant Week for two weeks, Oct. 5-11 and Oct. 12-19. Participating restaurants in Williston will have different meal specials for both weeks, and the public is invited to get out and savor the flavors Williston has to offer. Specials will be displayed on tabletops at each eatery, and will be available during regular business hours. Participating...
Fall is in full swing, which means it's time to stop by Beaver Creek Kids, Watford City, for cozy, comfortable styles the kids will love as much as their parents. Fall is owner Erin Perry's favorite season and she has started her fall promotion with pumpkin patch sweatshirts explaining, "I like to order clothes that are good for more than one season. The pumpkin sweatshirts are something kids can wear for the Halloween and Thanksgiving seasons." But, if buyers are looking for more specific holid...
Thoughts of backyard barbecues on the spacious deck or holiday dinners cooked in the warm and inviting kitchen begin to stir walking into the house at 724 3rd St. SE. The property has been completely remodeled inside thanks to the hard work of local businesses and contractors. In fact, it was the final push for property owners Kasey Noble and Kaleb Dasinger, along with Jeremy Spelman, to form Dynamic Development & Construction. Dasinger and Noble have purchased several properties in the area...
Rustic Revival Clothing Co., 113 E. Main St., Sidney, kicked-off the fall season making homecoming apparel for the Sidney Eagles and the Lambert-Richey Fusion. Team spirit items included MAGGS (Mother, Aunt, Grandma, Girlfriend) jean jackets, shirts and the battle towels given away during Sidney's homecoming parade. But fall is not all about football, and the boutique is ready for the season with long puffer vests, Judy Blue Jeans, Kit Sch hair accessories and bar shampoo, and women's LuLu...
Howl at the moon, Saturday Oct. 25, for the first annual Annie Oakley Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner & Halloween Carnival. The fundraising event starts at 3 p.m. at the Yellowstone Merc., 102 N. Central Ave., Sidney, courtesy of Serina Kringen. Get your costumes on and bring the whole family for face painting, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating, balloon animals and games. Try your luck at the Donut Dangle Challenge, where players will race to eat a doughnut suspended by a string without using...
Eagle Country Ford, 215 E. Main St., Sidney, is asking the community to help them raise money for local schools. All you have to do is register, drive and complete a quick follow-up survey for their Drive 4UR School Event, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2-6 p.m. That’s right, there is no purchase necessary, and this is the perfect reason to test drive that sweet ride you’ve been wondering about. Every qualified test drive generates $20 for local schools, plus it raises and additional $10 for Feeding Ame...
A "White Out" was held Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Fairview School, organized by Whitney Hergert, Fairview Police Chief; Karoline Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Response Manager; Kayla Anderson, Prairie Recovery; Fairview Volunteer Fire Department and Fairview Ambulance. A mock crash was set up outside the school using vehicles that had been previously involved in car accidents and four student volunteers. As first responders arrived on-scene, Fairview High School students got an up-close look at t...
This year's National 4-H week is Oct. 5-11, and the theme is "Beyond Ready". 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the country with roughly six million youth involved. This year's theme seems to be the perfect fit as 4-H focuses on developing life skills, preparing kids for their future, and increasing their likelihood of contributing to their communities, being civically active, and making healthy choices as adults. 4-H Clubs around the area are ready to celebrate and here's...
The Local Government Review Board will hold their second public opinion meeting Thursday, Oct. 9, at Sidney City Hall, 115 2nd St. SE, regarding a mayor versus city manager government format. The purpose of the meeting is to answer residents’ questions and gain public feedback so that the board can ultimately make recommendations as to what serves public interests the best. The current form of government is a mayor and city council system. One question to be determined is whether or not S...
The Becker family, Culbertson, had always talked about donating a pig to the school, but when 7th grader Beau Becker ended up with pneumonia in May, the family’s plans got expedited. Beau developed a blood clot which made a vein swell in his brain, ultimately causing a brain bleed. The blood thinner he was given was made from pig by-product, and as he recovered, he and his older brother Felixe and younger brother Oliver, put their plan in motion. The three Richland County 4-H members decided t...
The 4th Annual District 6 Farm Bureau Fall Fest is happening Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Richland County Event Center, 2118 W Holly St. Richland, McCone, Dawson-Wibaux and Prairie County Farm Bureaus joined forces starting in 2021 to organize the event intended to bring farmers, ranchers and community members together to celebrate harvest, share a good meal, and have a good time, all while getting some relevant information. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with Young Farmer & Rancher bingo, which...
The community is invited to the Sidney High School Drama Club's performance of "Just Another High School Play" Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4 with 7 p.m. performances. They are also holding a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. All showings will be at the Middle School Auditorium, 415 S Central Ave. Tickets are $3 for kids and $5 for adults, and there will be concessions available outside the auditorium provided by the Sidney High School Drama Club. The play is a comedy, written...
Watford City Future Farmers of America (FFA) are heading to National Range Judging in Oklahoma this coming spring. They took state for the first time in the chapter’s history, Sept. 18, in Glenn Ullin, ND, which hosted 32 FFA teams and 112 contestants. “It took until the next day to comprehend that we had won,” said Cooper Darby. “It was a lot of hard work and I’m glad we made it, especially because it’s my and Fatima’s senior year.” “It feels surreal,” Fatima Sandez Baltazar stated. “W...
Ty Edison Green appeared in Richland County District Court before Judge Scott Herring for sentencing on aggravated animal cruelty charges, a felony, Wednesday, Sept. 24. He was sentenced to a two-year deferred sentence where he will have to report to a parole/probation officer, $750 in fines, mandatory participation in a behavioral modification program and a mandatory $250 donation to Annie Oakley Animal Rescue, Sidney. He was credited for 28 days of jail time served. The charges were brought...
This year’s National 4-H week is Oct. 5-11, and the theme is “Beyond Ready”. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the country with roughly six million youth involved. This year’s theme seems to be the perfect fit as 4-H focuses on developing life skills, preparing kids for their future, and increasing their likelihood of contributing to their communities, being civically active, and making healthy choices as adults. 4-H Clubs around the area are ready to celebrate and here’s...
The 4th Annual District 6 Farm Bureau Fall Fest is happening Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Richland County Event Center, 2118 W Holly St. Richland, McCone, Dawson-Wibaux and Prairie County Farm Bureaus joined forces starting in 2021 to organize the event intended to bring farmers, ranchers and community members together to celebrate harvest, share a good meal, and have a good time, all while getting some relevant information. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with Young Farmer & Rancher bingo, which...
Watford City Future Farmers of America (FFA) are heading to National Range Judging in Oklahoma this coming spring. They took state for the first time in the chapter's history, Sept. 18, in Glenn Ullin, ND, which hosted 32 FFA teams and 112 contestants. "It took until the next day to comprehend that we had won," said Cooper Darby. "It was a lot of hard work and I'm glad we made it, especially because it's my and Fatima's senior year." "It feels surreal," Fatima Sandez Baltazar stated. "We've...
The Becker family, Culbertson, had always talked about donating a pig to the school, but when 7th grader Beau Becker ended up with pneumonia in May, the family's plans got expedited. Beau developed a blood clot which made a vein swell in his brain, ultimately causing a brain bleed. The blood thinner he was given was made from pig by-product, and as he recovered, he and his older brother Felixe and younger brother Oliver, put their plan in motion. The three Richland County 4-H members decided to...
Betty Cherrey was sworn in as Fairview Mayor at the Monday, Sept. 15 Fairview Town Council meeting. She will finish out former Mayor Brian Bieber's term, which concludes at the end of the year. She will begin a new four-year term January 2026, forgoing a municipal election Nov. 4, since all elected positions are full and there are no extra candidates. Bieber announced he would not be running for a third term in a letter to the editor published in "The Roundup" in March 2025, and Cherrey applied...
The Richland Youth Hockey-Landlord’s Consent to Assignment was approved at the Sidney City Council meeting, Monday, Sept. 15. It was first brought before city council Sept. 2, however was tabled in order to get clarification on what the project consisted of, as well as specifics on the lease agreement between Richland Youth Hockey and the City of Sidney. Sidney City Council reviewed the updated lease agreement provided by Thomas Kalil, Sidney City Attorney. Additionally, they received a l...
Annika Bennion, Sidney native and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Act Lead for Montana's 2nd Congressional District, was in Washington D.C. Sept. 15-16, along with 750 advocates from every state in the nation for ACS CAN's annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. "There were blue (ACA CAN) shirts everywhere on Capitol Hill," Bennion commented, adding, "It was encouraging to see so many people make the trip." Advocates had three "asks" of Congress on Lobby Day, Sept. 16,...
