Articles from the February 22, 2023 edition
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Closure Of Sidney Sugars Causes Countywide Concern & Prompts Support For Employees
With the announcement that Sidney Sugars will be closing, questions and concerns have arisen countywide and beyond. "It's going to cause a major ripple effect," commented Sidney Mayor Rick Norby....
Rosendale Visits Sidney
Congressman Matt Rosendale visited Sidney last week. Rosendale has served Montana for over 10 years. In 2010, he was elected to the Montana House of Representatives, where he served for two years, followed by four years in the Montana Senate, where...
District 2C Tournament Held in Sidney
The District 2C Tournament was held at Sidney High School last week....
Hayes 2-Time State Champion
Watford City's Nivon Hayes has captured his second consecutive North Dakota Class A wrestling state title last weekend in Fargo at 285 lbs. Also placing for Watford City were Ethan Dennis, 145 lbs -...
New York City Based Comedy Act Parallel Exit To Perform In Watford City Feb. 25
The Watford City Area Concert Association is proud to bring for your evening’s entertainment an action-packed show filled with comedy, tricks, song and dance. Parallel Exit will take the Watford City High School stage on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7...
Share Your Fairview Bridge Story
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will...
Spring 2023 Sidney Soccer Association REC
Details: PK-8th Grade: (5 before April 1) Cost: $60: Includes team jersey, skills camp, glow soccer night, and games. Games: 5:15 or 6:15 M, T, TR (2X a week) Games are played at Richland County Fairgrounds Program: Begins April 4 with skills camps...
Late Night Explosion At Salt Water Disposal North of Alexander
According to a press release sent out by the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, there was an explosion and fire at the Elk Salt Water Disposal on Feb. 10 at 10:26 p.m. The disposal is located north of Alexander near the intersection of Hwy 85 and...
Richland County's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Completed, Available to the Public
The Richland County DES finished the County and City Hazard Mitigation Plan on Jan. 9. According to the letter penned by Emergency Manager Brandon Roth, the Richland County Hazard Mitigation Plan is...
McKenzie Electric Cooperative Employee Recognized For Community Service
Bismarck, N.D. - The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) recognized Yolanda Rojas, a McKenzie Electric Cooperative employee, with the Community Service Award at its 80th...
Dr. Jennifer Arnhold, OBGYN, Joins Women's Health Team
Watford City - Dr. Jennifer Arnhold, OBGYN, joined our team on Jan. 6 and, together with Dr. Yolanda Newton, OBGYN, is providing women's health and obstetric services. Dr. Arnhold was born and raised...
Jade D. Melby, 56, Sidney, MT, formerly of Baker, MT
Memorial services for Jade D. Melby, 56, Sidney, MT formerly of Baker, MT were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb.18, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David...
Ronald Osborn, 83, Sidney, MT
Funeral services were held Friday Feb. 17, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Military honors will be presented by the VFW Post 4099. A luncheon followed the service...
Guest Opinion: Legislative Report
Greetings from Helena! The Transmittal deadline is coming up fast. I am going to introduce four more bills this week that need to be heard and hopefully moved through the Senate before Transmittal. There are two bills dealing with FWP, one dealing...
Celebrating Arts & Culture with Sons of Norway March 4
The Sidney Sons of Norway Lodge 489 will be hosting an afternoon of interactive demonstrations and presentations of local artistry, crafts and cultural delicacies. The event will be held March 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sidney Elks Lodge main room. This...
Hot Air Is Not Saving Our Way of Life
A formation of losses is destroying our way of life. Hot air is not saving it. Publicly noticed losses are closure of the MDU electric plant, closure of the Savage coal mine, and closure of the sugar factory. Additional threat of loss fails to be...
District 2C Basketball Tournament Action
The District 2C basketball tournament was held last week at Sidney High School. On the boys' side, Fairview placed 1st followed by Froid/Lake in 2nd. Third place was Bainville and Savage placed 4th....
Sidney Gymnastics Results, Watford City, Feb. 11
The Sidney Gymnastics Competitive Team Girls, Levels 3 and 4 competed in Watford City on Saturday Feb. 11. The Level 4 Team placed 3rd overall. Level 3 Scores: Avynn Carda: 3B; Vault 8.500(5); Uneven...
Steinbeisser Discusses Being In And Getting Out Of The Sugar Beet Industry
Don Steinbeisser Jr.'s farm has been in his family since the 1930s, and for nearly all of his life, 900 of his 3,000 irrigated acres were dedicated to growing sugar beets. That all changed in 2022. "S...
Workers Impacted By Sidney Sugars Closure
The Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) and your local Job Service Office can assist you during this transitionary time. Right Now: Prepare Are you interested in a career change or would you like to keep doing what you do? Explore your resources:...
LYIP Fights On To Protect Water, Requests Legislative Help
2022 was a relatively good year for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project with regular maintenance taking place including replacing collapsing culverts under roads and water delivery canals, and...
McKenzie Co. Soil Conservation Soil Health Summit Held Feb. 14
The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District presented the soil health summit on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Rough Rider Event Center, Watford City, ND. Burke Teichert spoke about grazing to close out the summit. He not only spoke about agriculture...
Economic Outlook Briefings On Agricultural Policy, Economic Forecasting Coming To Eastern Montana March 14
Bozeman - Volatile agricultural markets, inflation, recession and a look at local and statewide economic issues are the focus of the 2023 Economic Briefing series, coming to eastern Montana in mid-March. Faculty from the Montana State University...
Books on Broadway Hosting Event Feb. 25, 2-4pm
We will have some fun activities (scavenger hunt, coloring, snacks) for the kiddos in the theme of Literary Dogs (Clifford the Big Red Dog's Birthday is today: 2/14). Old Yeller, Clifford, Seaman (Louis & Clark's dog), Dog Man....We will even have a...
MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show March 2-3 in Sidney
The MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show, a Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture event has been set for Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 at the Richland Event Center, Sidney. The Ag Days Banquet w...
