Articles from the November 6, 2019 edition


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  • Medal of Honor Recipient To Present At WSC November 13, Williston

    Nov 6, 2019

    Williston, ND – Williston State College is honored to welcome Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha to campus on Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Well. This event is free and open to the public and media is welcome to attend. A former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Romesha is recognized for his heroic actions on October 3, 2009 during the Battle of Kamdesh, a 12-hour battle and a key moment during the War in Afghanistan. That morning, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his fellow...

  • Hay Bale Contest  Winners

    Nov 6, 2019

    Grand Champion - Tractor Supply, Amanda Neuleib accepts the award and $100 Reynolds Market Gift Card, donated by Reynolds. Reserve Champion - The Rush, Megan Garza accepts the award and $50 Reynolds Market Gift Card, donated by Reynolds. People's Choice - The Rush, Megan Garza  is awarded a Popcorn Basket, donated by Party Central and Main Street Popcorn Factory. Third place - The Fairview 4-H Club members Taylee Prewitt, Jake Schlothauer, Carly Buxbaum, Rylee Dean, Kenley Prewitt, Kendal...

  • Christmas Cash, Big Bucks, Sidney

    Nov 6, 2019

    The Christmas Cash campaign presented by ONEOK and the Big Bucks promotion will be available starting Friday, November 1, for shoppers in Sidney this holiday season. Christmas Cash promotes “Shop Sidney First”, by rewarding local shoppers with one red ticket for every $20 spent at a participating Chamber business. Christmas Cash runs through the month of November. People can turn in their receipts at the Chamber office until 4 p.m. on December 6. “Double ticket Saturday” will take place on Saturday, November 30, where shoppers will...

  • Aspiring Leaders Encouraged To Attend Nov. 12 Workshop, Watford City

    Nov 6, 2019

    Do you know how many taps of the gavel you need to make to restore order to a meeting? Do you know how to amend a motion? Is your organization subject to open meeting laws? Do you know the best method to deal with conflict in board meetings? Answers to these questions and more information valuable to aspiring leaders, or elected or appointed leaders serving on a board, council or committee, will be provided at “Lead Local” set for 9 a.m. CT to 4 p.m. CT on Tuesday, November 12 at the Yellowstone Room in the McKenzie County Courthouse in...

  • Conservation District Begins Fox Hills/Hell Creek Well Remediation Project

    Nov 6, 2019

    Sidney - The Fox Hills- Hell Creek Aquifer underlies the eastern one third of Montana, over the years this aquifer became an important water supply for livestock, industry, domestic and small communities. This aquifer was desired because the water flowed to surface. In the last 10 years, the aquifers have declined, or wells have completely lost production. The Richland County Conservation District conducted a survey of over 100 wells in 2015. As a result of that survey we were able to identify several issues that if corrected may help with the...

  • Barbra Kay Kennedy-Johnson, 79, Bismarck, ND formerly of Watford City, ND

    Nov 6, 2019

    Funeral services for Barbra Johnson, 79, of Bismarck, ND formerly of Watford City, ND were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 2 at First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Mark Honstein officiating. Interment was in Johnson Family Cemetery, east of Watford City, ND, Father Roger Synek presided over the burial under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Barbra passed away on Wednesday, October 30 at Touchmark...

  • Shepherd of the Valley Annual Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale, Nov. 9, Sidney

    Nov 6, 2019

    Shepherd of the Valley is holding their annual fall bazaar and bake sale on Saturday November 9, 2019 beginning at 9 a.m. We are located at 211 East Holly Street in Sidney.  Bring a friend and come for a fresh baked cinnamon roll and coffee or just enjoy some shopping for that VIP in your life. Choose from our selection of specialty gift baskets, crafts and quilts.  Baked goods will also be available for sale. Soup and sandwiches, pie and coffee will also be available for purchase....

  • Savage Post Harvest Community Dinner, Nov. 10

    Nov 6, 2019

    The Savage Community Hall and the Savage Sunrise Manor are hosting a post harvest community dinner to be held on Sunday, November 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Savage Community Hall. The free will offering meal will feature roast beef and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables and desserts. Redneck Country and the Sunrise Brass Band will provide musical entertainment. Please come and join us for some great food and music!...

  • McKenzie County Heritage Assoc. Meeting, Nov. 13, Watford City

    Nov 6, 2019

    To the members of the McKenzie County Heritage Association we will having our annual meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m. at Pioneer Museum, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City....

  • Ag Producers Invited To Attend ARC/PLC Meeting In November

    Nov 6, 2019

    USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hosting a local Farm Bill meeting on November 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Richland County Extension Office located at 1499 N. Central Avenue in Sidney. The meeting is free and open to the public. Meeting attendees will learn about FSA’s Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs authorized by the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. Learning more about ARC and PLC is important for producers who must make a decision about ARC or PLC election and enrollment options. For more information...

  • It's Cranberry Season!

    Nov 6, 2019

    Why is it that we only ever think “cranberries” at Thanksgiving and Christmas? From cranberry sauce to cranberry cocktails, this U.S. superfruit has many health benefits that you can gain year-round! Cranberries have a long history in the United States, used as food, in ceremonies, and medicinally by Native cultures. Cranberries were first planted in Dennis, Massachusetts in 1816. Now, cranberries are farmed on nearly 60,000 acres across the United States, Canada, and Chile. Most cranberries are harvested between September and October,...

  • Area Representative Discusses Local Issues With Montana's Congressional Delegation

    Nov 6, 2019

    Washington, D.C. – House District 35 Representative Joel Krautter recently traveled to Washington, D.C. and had meetings on Capitol Hill with Montana's Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester, as well as Congressman Greg Gianforte. Discussions with Montana's Congressional Delegation were focused on issues important to Richland County. Representative Krautter discussed challenges facing area agriculture producers, and gave an update on the area sugar beet harvest. Another topic of discussion...

  • Lower Yellowstone Chapter Of Abate 25th Annual Toy Drive, Nov. 29, Sidney

    Nov 6, 2019

    The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE will be kicking off its 25th annual Toy Drive. They will be selling Sloppy joes, chips, hot cocoa and hot cider and will have homemade baked goods during the Small Town Christmas Celebration in Sidney on Friday, November 29. They will once again be partnered up with Johnson Hardware and will be in front of their store during the Parade of Lights. Johnson Hardware will have a box in the store for drop off. If you donate a toy that day, you can have your meal for free....

  • Chronic Wasting Disease Case Reported In Deer Gun Hunting Unit 4B

    Anna Dragseth|Nov 6, 2019

    Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has unfortunately become increasingly more prevalent in North Dakota. The first case of CWD in North Dakota was reported in 2009 when a mule deer buck located in southwestern North Dakota tested positive for the disease. The disease has been spreading throughout the state, and now a case of CWD has been reported in McKenzie County.  In September, a mule deer located in the deer gun hunting unit 4B tested positive for CWD. This is the first reported case in the badlands.  CWD is a serious disease that can cause lo...

  • Hunters, Use Caution On Roadways

    Nov 6, 2019

    With wet conditions abating enough to allow many North Dakota producers to start or continue row crop harvest, the State Game and Fish Department reminds hunters to avoid parking along roadways or field approaches where vehicles could block travel by farm machinery. “We’ve received numerous calls from farmers who are unable to get machinery around vehicles parked along rural roadways,” said Jeb Williams, wildlife division chief for Game and Fish. “As fields continue to dry out, we’ll see more and more harvest activity and we urge...

  • CWD Surveillance Continues

    Nov 6, 2019

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2019 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from units in more than half of the state. Samples from hunter-harvested deer taken in the eastern portion of the state will be tested from units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F1, 2F2, 2G, 2G1, 2G2 and 2L. In addition, deer will be tested in the northwest from units 3A1, 3A2, 3A3 (that portion of the unit north of U.S. Highway 2) and 3B1, in the west from units 4B and 4C, and in...

  • Area School Honor Rolls

    Nov 6, 2019

    Lambert School Honor Roll Lambert School supports two honor roll awards. Students maintaining a 4.0 – 3.5 will earn an “A” honor roll status. Students with a 4.0 are indicated with an “*”. “B” honor roll status is for students earning a 3.0 – 3.49 “A” Honor Roll 3.5-4.0 Jr. High: Nicolas Engesser, Gracie Gonsioroski*, Lauren Prevost*, and ShaeLyn Williams. High School: Casey Cayrer*: Garrett Cayer: Elizabeth Hill*; Seth Prevost*; Tyler Thiessen; Iryna Baliaba; Colter Carda; Gabe Gonsioroski; Courtney Herman; Alyssa Hill*;...

  • Health Officials Identify Two Additional Cases Related To Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated With Vaping

    Nov 6, 2019

    Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials have identified two additional cases of illness related to the national outbreak of e-cigarette use, or vaping. Montana now has five identified cases, including one death. DPHHS officials said one new case involves an individual from Cascade County in their teens who was initially hospitalized this past summer and then again in October. The second new case involves an individual from Lake County in their 30s who was also hospitalized in October. Both individuals are now...

  • Friends Of Reynolds Give Back Checks

    Nov 6, 2019

    F.T. Reynolds Co. completed another quarter of the Friends of Reynolds (FOR) program and recently handed out our quarterly give back checks! Each quarter Reynolds Market stores donate a percentage back of the total purchases made by the supporters of each FOR organization. This last quarter $3,160 was given back to the FOR member organizations from the Sidney store. Receiving checks this quarter are, from left, Melissa Boyer with Foundation for Community Care, Craig Price with Lonsdale United...

  • 29th Annual Miniature Art Show Opens At The MonDak Heritage Center, Nov. 13 - Jan. 11, Sidney

    Nov 6, 2019

    The 29th Annual Miniature Art Show will be on display from Wednesday, November 13 through Saturday, January 11 at the MonDak Heritage Center. One of the best and most anticipated art shows of the year, the Miniature Art Show highlights artists from around the world who work in the miniature format! The artists are restricted to creating works no larger than 5” x 7” and many produce work far smaller, sometimes as small as a postage stamp, with amazing detail. This year’s show features dozens of entries from local, national, and...

  • Birth Announcement

    Nov 6, 2019

    Jacqueline Grace Hedegaard was born October 23, 2019, to Aaron and Angela Hedegaard of Woodbury, MN. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are George and Michelle Andrikopoulos, Billings.  Paternal grandparents are Tom and Nancy Hedegaard, Sidney....

  • CHI Gift Shop Donates $10,000 To The Foundation

    Nov 6, 2019

    CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center's gift shop located at the visitors entrance has been a staple at the facility for many years. Volunteers are a friendly face to greet you and guide you to your appointment and the shop itself is a convenient place to get a thoughtful and unique gift. This year they are making an even greater impact on our patients by donating to the Foundation. Recently, the Gift Shop donated $10,000 to the Foundation to be used to purchase patient equipment. You...

  • CHI Foundation Seeks Donors For New Mammogram Fund

    Nov 6, 2019

    As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Foundation invites local businesses and community members to donate in honor of local breast cancer survivors and those currently fighting the fight against breast cancer. Funds raised will provide no-cost mammograms for those who may not be able to afford this life-saving screening. The American Cancer Society recommends getting regular screening to find breast cancer early, however, for some women the cost is the barrier to receiving one. Join...

  • Rau Student Of The Quarter

    Nov 6, 2019

    Rau Elementary School is proud to announce Sofia Dietrich-Dicken, daughter of Nadine Dietrich, as their Student of the Quarter. Sofia is a joy to have in class. She is a hard worker and completes her work on time and to the best of her abilities. She works and plays well with her peers. She expresses her creativity in art and class projects. Sofia follows all the rules of the classroom, lunchroom and on the playground. She models school rules for her fellow students and is focused and...

  • Farm Field Day Planned For November 16

    Anna Dragseth|Nov 6, 2019

    On Saturday, November 16, there will be a Farm Field Day tour in Sidney, Montana, and Squaw Gap, North Dakota. The purpose of this event is to bring MonDak area producers together and inform them about methods that can help maximize alternative feed for livestock and how to be safe around inoculants and silage pits. The event is free admission and open to the public. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, located at 1490 South Central avenue in...

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