Articles from the March 11, 2020 edition


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  • McKenzie Co. Complete Count Committee Aims To Inform Residents On The Importance Of The 2020 Census

    Anna Dragseth|Mar 11, 2020

    On Thursday, March 5th, the McKenzie County Count Committee hosted a kickoff event at Stonehome Brewing Company, Watford City, ND. The purpose of this event was to inform people who live and work in McKenzie County of just how important it is to participate in the 2020 Census. The McKenzie County Complete Count Committee was established by the McKenzie County Commission and is composed of representatives throughout McKenzie County. The goal of the committee is to help get the most accurate...

  • MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show in Sidney This Week

    Mar 11, 2020

    The Peterson Farm Brothers are set to entertain at this year's MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show. The two-day event will be held at the Richland County Fair Event Center on March 12-13. The trio will make their appearance during the annual banquet on Friday, March 13. Tickets for the banquet include (1) free drink during the pre-banquet social, dinner and the great show from The Peterson Farm Brothers. The brothers are from Kansas where their family lives the farm life. They are known for their...

  • Despite Low Threat, Public Health, Healthcare Preparing For Health Emergency

    Stephanie Ler|Mar 11, 2020

    Though there are currently no cases of the novel coronavirus in Montana and North Dakota, and there are no persons under investigation, the Richland County Health Department and Sidney Health Center have spent several weeks making preparations for its potential arrival. “We are working closely with our state health department, Sidney Health Center, and other community partners to ensure we are prepared to protect the public in the event of a positive case or cases in Richland County,” said Brittney Petersen, MS, Administrator of Richland Cou...

  • Red Cross Blood Drive Sidney March 17

    Mar 11, 2020

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew's Parish Center, 310 7th St SE, Sidney, MT. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Give blood - Help save lives!...

  • Dates for Spring 'E-rase your E-waste' May 1- 2

    Mar 11, 2020

    Save the date! Local “E-rase your E-waste” organizers have announced this year’s dates for their annual spring e-cycling event in Sidney and Fairview. “We’ve been hearing from folks already wondering when the next collection is, so we thought we’d get the word out now on the dates and follow up with additional details later,” Heather Luinstra, the new program coordinator, said this week. “For 2020, the spring collection dates will be Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, with the Sidney event being held both days and the Fairview event just on S...

  • Richland Ranger PeeWees Take State Championship

    Penny Filler|Mar 11, 2020

    Richland Ranger PeeWees competed at the PeeWee B Silver NDAHA State Tournament in Grafton, ND, March 6-8. The Rangers beat Crosby Blue 9-3 to win the state championship. The Rangers are coached by Mike Fink and Tim Averett, members of the team are Asle Everett, Nicolas Farrow, Brady Collins, Miguel Treviño, Bridger Ligon, Haidyn Dunehew, Kalen Price, Trevor Stieber, Mark Berg, Aaron Filler, Stetson Armes, Garrett Youngquist, Jarrett Averett and Parker Verhasselt....

  • Harold C. Dahl, 99 Fairview, MT

    Mar 11, 2020

    Interment of cremains, for Harold Dahl, 99, Fairview, MT will be held at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, E Fairview, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Harold Charles was born May 27, 1920, in Fairview, MT, the son of Henry and Lisa (Melby) Dahl; both came over from Norway and homesteaded north of Fairview. Harold grew up on the family farm and in 1940 he bought the farm...

  • Franklin "Frank" Southern, 86, Fairview, MT

    Mar 11, 2020

    Funeral services for Franklin “Frank” Southern, 86, Fairview, MT was held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at Fairview Alliance Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Kelly Sloan officiating. Cremation followed the services and his cremains will be interred in Circle Cemetery, Circle, MT at a later date under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Frank passed away on Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, surrounded by his family at Sidney Hea...

  • Sidney Plane Folks Indoor Fun And Static Air Show Sidney March 29

    Mar 11, 2020

    On Sunday, March 29 there will be an indoor fun and static air show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sidney-Richland Airport, Sidney, MT. This is event is free to the public and sponsored by Richland Aviation and hosted in the Big Top hangar. So come and enjoy looking at radio control model aircrafts. The model plane show will include aircrafts of all sizes and makes. There is no limit to the class; planes may be electric, gas or glow fuel powered. This fun event includes flight of micro models designed for indoor flight. There will also be open flying...

  • Richland County Adult Softball Spring Signups Sidney April 6

    Mar 11, 2020

    It’s that time of year again to get pumped and ready to play ball. Richland County Adult Softball Association is having its spring sign-ups April 6, 7 p.m., Sidney Elks Lodge. Anyone interested in playing slow-pitch softball on a Men’s or Co-ed team is invited to come to the meeting. Rosters will be handed out, so captains can start recruiting their players. If you don’t have a team yet, there are plenty willing to add new players. This is a great way to meet people and burn off steam after a long day of work. If you have any questions; call...

  • Correction

    Mar 11, 2020

    In the story The MDU & Commissioners Gather in Sidney on the front page of the Wednesday, March 4 issue of The Roundup Scott Staffanson was listed as a Savage resident and he should have been listed as a Richland County resident....

  • Richland County Crime of the Week

    Bob Burnison|Mar 11, 2020

    On March 5th at about 10:38 a.m., the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a report of the theft of two pickups from 510 10th Ave. SE. Upon investigating this incident, it was found that missing from the business located at that address was a 2008 Ford F-250 white 4 door pickup with a short flatbed with Montana plates 27-7584D (expired). Also reported missing was a 2014 Ford F-450 white 4 door pickup with a long style flatbed with Montana plates 27-6660C. Pickups were taken between 5 p.m....

  • Lambert Athlete Signs to Bottineau

    Mar 11, 2020

    Lambert senior Courtney Herman signed commitments to attend Dakota College at Bottineau on Mar. 4 in the Lambert gym. Herman will be playing basketball. Herman played track, basketball and volleyball in high school and she will be majoring in microbiology. Pictured are (L-R) coach Mike Getzloff, Courtney Herman and coach Wayne Johnson....

  • Gifts From The Heart Gift!

    Mar 11, 2020

    We know it's like spring out.....but let's not forget about Gifts from the Heart in December! The Santa Run in 2019, sponsored by Sidney Run Club, Reynolds Market and High Caliber Sports, raised $1,270 for the 2020 Gifts from the Heart! From left, Jakki Waller, Gifts from the Heart, accepts the donation from Megan Garza, Sidney Run Club, and Sam Simard, Reynolds Market assistant manager. Not pictured is Sherry Hecker, High Caliber Sports. (Photo submitted)...

  • NoDak Northern Lights Gym Meet

    Mar 11, 2020

    The NoDak Northern Lights gymnastics meet that was held in Watford City on March 7-8 at the Rough Rider Center Arena....

  • Area Hockey Action

    Mar 11, 2020

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  • Richland Co. Celebrates AmeriCorps Week

    Kali Godfrey|Mar 11, 2020

    Communities in Action Corps are Richland County's local AmeriCorps State program. Members join our communities for up to two years to provide capacity to solve various community needs. Throughout the three years of Communities in Action Corps, our members have worked with coalitions to create effective, efficient and sustainable collective impact. Some of the projects our members have worked on include: programming at the Boys and Girls Club of the MonDak – Richland Unit, creating a B...

  • American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course Offered

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Mar 11, 2020

    A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Saturday, March 21, at Yellowstone Room in McKenzie County Courthouse, Watford City, ND. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 3:30 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting is encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....

  • Setting The Record Straight On Local Election Season Fake News

    Representative Joel Krautter|Mar 11, 2020

    The commencement of election season has brought a rash of fake news being written by right-wing extremists, borrowing a play from the radical left, and spread on social media about my voting record. The distortions concern pro-life issues and my vote this past session for the Medicaid Reform and Integrity Act (MRIA) that our Sidney Health Center asked me to support. It’s disappointing to see politically motivated misrepresentations, but I’m glad to highlight my pro-life work, set the record straight, and help people be better able to ide...

  • Richland Co. Democratic Central Committee Recently Elected

    Mar 11, 2020

    Recently elected to the Richland County Democratic Central Committee were: Sam Shaw, Chair; Cara Lokken-Frandsen, Vice-Chair; Peter O. Maltese and Nicole Davidson, State Committee Representatives; Janet Martineau, Secretary and Fred Lake, Treasurer. Precinct committee, men and women have filed for the June Democratic primary ballot. On March 19 Richland County Democrats will participate in the 2020 Leadership Summit 1-6 p.m. at the Events Center. The next meeting of the RCDCC will be Tuesday, April 7, 6 p.m., South 40 meeting room. All...

  • Area Birth Announcements

    Mar 11, 2020

    Berkan Ru Kara Berkan Ru Kara was born Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 to Lilah and Anil Kara, Sidney, MT. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. He joins a sister, Evren. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Lynda Nesper, Sidney, MT. Paternal grandparents are Ilyas and Atiye Kara, Adana, Turkey. Keanu King Lone Bear Keanu King Lone Bear was born Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 to Sunni Hilde and Michael Bearhill, Fort Kipp, MT. He weighed 6 lbs. 12.9 oz. He joins a brother, Spencer. Maternal grandparents are Chad and Jeanette Hilde, Culbertson, MT. Duke Robert Manley Duke Robert...

  • 2019 Richland County Conservation District Co-operator Of The Year

    Julie Goss|Mar 11, 2020

    Can we extend our cattle-grazing season in eastern Montana through the winter and reduce our need to feed hay over the winter and save on fuel costs and labor for the producer? That is the question that local producer Marlin Johnson and the Sidney NRCS staff were asking in the fall of 2016. After researching ideas, the group decided to do a demonstration project on what crops to utilize in this grazing plan and what the process is for feeding the livestock. It was decided that corn would be used...

  • Girl Scouts Turns 108 Years Old

    Kristi Osterlund|Mar 11, 2020

    Billings, MT—March 6—Girl Scouts of the USA celebrates its rich history each March with National Girl Scout Week. March 12 marks the 108th birthday of Girl Scouts and commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 girl members in Savannah, GA. After more than a century, Girl Scouts continues to be dedicated to serving girls—and girls only—in an environment that is girl-led; girl-focused; and supportive of girls’ positive development. Girl Scouts is uniting the best of its legacy experienc...

  • Sidney Lions Club Presents $250 Check To NHS

    Kristin Kennedy|Mar 11, 2020

    The Lions and NHS team up to present academic scholar certificates to all Sidney HS students who have earned a 3.5 gps each of the first three quarters of the school year. A social is held where parents are invited while the certificates are presented and dessert and coffee or other beverage are served. The NHS induction of new members is held at the same function. Typically 100 or so students are honored at this event so the funds help offset the cost of the food. Pictured: The Lions present a...

  • Anthony "Tony" Otto, 85 Sidney, MT

    Mar 11, 2020

    Mass of the Christian burial for Anthony “Tony” Otto, 85, Sidney, MT is at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Matth...

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