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  • B Home & Design Helping Eastern Montanans With New Home Planning

    Jaymi Mozeak|Mar 29, 2023

    Since 2021, a business little known outside of MacGrady Construction sits hidden away on the south end of 10th Ave. SE, Sidney. B Home & Design is the darling of Heidy MacGrady. Heidy is the wife of Curtis, the owner of MacGrady Construction. In November 2021, she sold her share in Mimi's Kitchen, a small retail company in Sidney specializing in kitchen goods, and started B Home & Design. She designs house plans and renders them with a program that will put her ideas into 3D. This is very...

  • Tips & Tricks For Sowing Veggie Starts

    Andy Kuester|Mar 29, 2023

    Planning Stages: The first place I like to start with this process is deciding what it is you would like to grow. People often ask me that question about their gardens and I respond with, “What would you like to consume!?” When it comes to veggies you should always seek to grow things you have a use for. The next part of the process is how will they be grown. Will you be gardening traditionally, in the ground, with rows? Will you be doing raised beds or containers? Answering these questions will help you make decisions on plant varieties. The...

  • Home Comforts Moves Down The Street

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 29, 2023

    Your favorite store for delightful home décor, unique furniture and comfy bedding has moved just down the street to the former Kum & Go building at 1404 2nd Ave. W., Williston. After six years in business, Home Comforts owners Bev and Dale Salmen are delighted with the new location, which offers more floor space to showcase their wares. Make a statement with the expanded line of furniture by Salt Flats, and make yourself and your guests more comfortable with luxurious bedding by Malouf, which...

  • Mitigate The Impact Of Flooding In Rural Areas

    NDSU Agriculture Communication|Mar 29, 2023

    Flooding is expected in some rural areas,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer. “Now is the time to prepare before water accumulates on the farmstead. Observe where water flows and ponds during the snow melt and consider what needs to be done to reduce future problems.” The National Weather Service shows the snow water content across much of North Dakota to be 4 to 6 inches. Even with the drought conditions across the state last fall, water ponding and runoff are expected. The snow water equiv...

  • Williston Community Library To Host 3rd Community Egg Hunt

    Mitch Melberg|Mar 29, 2023

    Williston, ND - Mark your calendars for the next Community Egg Hunt scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, at Davidson Park located at 11th St. W. and 9th Ave. W. This year’s hunt will be split into two times from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages. Formerly organized by the Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the Community Egg Hunt was taken over by the Williston Community Library in 2019. “We are thrilled to host our third annual Community Egg Hunt,” stated Andrea Placher, Library Director. “The mi...

  • McKenzie Electric Making Life For Members Easier With SmartHub & Integrated Outage App

    Jaymi Mozeak|Mar 29, 2023

    The people of eastern Montana and western North Dakota are used to working through the results of harsh weather on the northern plains. McKenzie Electric Coop, Watford City, is trying to make it easier with its app and new outage map. McKenzie Electric Coop has been providing the people of North Dakota with power since 1945. They currently have members in five different North Dakota counties and two different counties in Montana, 4,486 miles of lines, and 4,657 total members. To offer another...

  • Reminder: Leave Baby Animals Alone, Be Mindful Of Diseases

    Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks|Mar 29, 2023

    Helena - Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It’s important to remember that FWP does not accept, hold or rehabilitate moose, deer, elk and most other animals. Often times, people think they are rescuing an orphaned animal. However, it’s important to understand that wildlife care for their young much differently than humans. They have strategies to provide the highest chance of survival for their young. One strategy that some species, particularly those speci...

  • Deadline For Deer & Elk Permit Applications Is April 1

    Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks|Mar 29, 2023

    Helena - Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they shouldn’t wait for the last minute. Get it done now. Hunters who are applying for special licenses and permits need to have a valid email address. Hunters can apply for permits on the FWP website. If hunters want to apply in person, FWP offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hunters and anglers can also take advantage of the MyFWP mobile app, if they haven’t already. The app holds and displays licenses, permits and E-Tags, which can be dow...

  • Public Invited To Easter Egg Hunts At Chimney Park & Chateau De Morès

    Mar 29, 2023

    Medora, ND – The public is invited to the 81st annual Harry Roberts Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. MT, at Chimney Park, Medora. This free event is for children ages 12 and under. Thousands of eggs will be hidden within Chimney Park. Children should bring their own collection basket or bag and must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free; reservations are required at https://bit.ly/81ChateauEasterEggHunt. For children who require a more accessible experienc...

  • Now Is The Time To Check Your Sump Pump

    NDSU Extension and Ag Research|Mar 29, 2023

    A sump pump is the first line of defense for many homeowners to prevent water from seeping into the basement. "Last summer and fall were dry, so many sump pumps probably haven't run for a long time," says North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Tom Scherer. "However, as the snow starts melting this spring, homeowners should check their sump pump to make sure it works properly, and if it has some age on it, have a backup ready in case it quits. As the snow melts, some water...

  • Backyard Tree Care: Planting & Pruning Workshop April 5

    Marley Manoukian|Mar 29, 2023

    Pruning trees can help control tree size, prevent damage from overgrown branches, and remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood. The best time to prune is during the late dormant season before new growth starts. Join us Wednesday, April 5 at the Richland County Extension Office from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a Backyard Tree Care: Planting and Pruning workshop with MSU Extension Forestry Specialist, Peter Kolb. Learn about tree physiology, planting, pruning, and problem solving. There will also be a pruning demonstration. Call 406-433-1206 for more...

  • Local Businesses Team Up

    Kelly Dey|Mar 29, 2023

    The South 40 Restaurant is excited to partner with the Centre Theatre to offer a great entertainment opportunity. Beginning March 31, the South 40 will be giving away 2 free movie vouchers to each prom couple that comes in to eat dinner before their prom. All area prom attendees are eligible to receive these vouchers. The promotion will run through the month of April. The prom vouchers can be redeemed anytime until June 30th. Then, we will be gifting all moms and dads with a movie voucher when they come in for lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day i...

  • Michael "Mike" Obergfell, 52, Sidney, MT

    Mar 29, 2023

    Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Obergfell, 52 of Sidney were at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the funeral home and one hour before services at the Event Center. Wake services were at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made...

  • Dale Weil, 71, Sidney, MT

    Mar 29, 2023

    A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday April 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale Weil, 71 of Fairview, MT passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT. Dale Paul Weil was born June 28, 1951, to Paul and...