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  • Rise & Restore Summit April 12, Sidney

    Quincy Walter|Apr 6, 2022

    Statewide, MT - In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC&D, America’s Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place on April 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Richland Event Center followed by the Minnow Tank Business Competition. Nikki Edmundson, creator, and owner of Canty Boots®, will be featured as keynote speaker. Nikki, of (c...

  • Questions Over Inmates With Mental Health Needs

    Jaymi Mozeak|Apr 6, 2022

    When Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras visited Sidney, Feb. 19, many different topics of concern were brought up by the local officials. Among them, Richland County Sheriff John K. Dynneson brought up people with mental health issues sitting in jail when they did not belong there. The NAMI 2021 fact sheet for the state of Montana states that "About two in five adults in jail or prison have a history of mental illness and seven in ten youth in the juvenile justice system have a mental health...

  • Gatekeeper Training For Suicide Prevention Offered On April 11, Watford City

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Apr 6, 2022

    If someone you know was considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs and know how to help? Learn how to save a life by attending QPR Gatekeeper Training to be held from 6-7 p.m., Monday, April 11 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, 205 6th St. NW, west of the Courthouse, Watford City. Pre-registration is kindly requested by Friday, April 8 by calling 701-444-3451 or emailing [email protected]. Q-question, P-persuade and R-refer – are the three steps anyone can learn to sav...

  • Sidney's Bakken Brewfest Set For April 15

    Anna Dragseth|Apr 6, 2022

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Bakken Brewfest at the Richland County Event Center on Friday, Apr. 15, Sidney. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 7 p.m. for general admission. This year's Brewfest will have more beers than ever before, featuring over 50 microbrews, ciders, and wines mostly from Montana and North Dakota. "The Bakken Brewfest has a wonderful reputation for always having a large selection of microbrews from across Montana, North...

  • Veritas To Perform In Watford City Friday

    Jessie Veeder Scofield|Apr 6, 2022

    The Long X Arts Foundation’s Watford City Area Concert Association continues the 2021-22 concert series with 5-man classical crossover vocal ensemble, Veritas performing on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center. Composed of 3 tenors, 1 baritone and 1 bass, the group is becoming well known on the gospel circuit, but returning to backgrounds from opera, pop, rock and Broadway. In 2012, when tenors Jeff Anderson, Andrew Goodwin and Jordan Johnson, baritone James Berrian, and bass Scott Lawrence came t...

  • Glenn H. Luchenburg, 64, Sidney, MT

    Apr 6, 2022

    Visitation for Glenn H. Luchenburg, 64, Sidney, MT was 3-5 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Glenn passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

  • Attention Job Seekers: Richland County Job Fair, April 19

    Anna Dragseth|Apr 6, 2022

    In an effort to connect job seekers with employers, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Job Service, Sidney-Richland Library, Richland County Fair and Rodeo and Sidney Health Center collaborated to host a Richland County Job Fair, April 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. “Richland County currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%, yet there are many jobs needing to be filled and many people looking for new or different employment opportunities to meet the needs of their lifestyles and f...

  • Schedule For Missouri River Spring Public Meetings Set

    Apr 6, 2022

    Omaha, NE - Spring public meetings to discuss Missouri River Water Management operations and plans are scheduled for April 11-15. Spring public meetings provide a status of mountain snowpack, a runoff forecast for the year, and how operations during the runoff year will meet the authorized purposes for the Missouri River Mainstem System. The meeting dates are as follows: April 11: Fort Peck, MT; Bismarck, ND April 12: Fort Pierre, SD; Sioux City, IA April 13: Smithville, Mo.; Nebraska City, NE April 15: St. Louis, MO For those unable to...

  • Youth Movement To Carry Cross From Sidney To Fairview On Good Friday

    Dianne Swanson|Apr 6, 2022

    The youth of Zion Lutheran Church along with youth from Sidney, Savage and beyond will carry a 12-ft. cross from Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney to Fairview starting at noon on April 15, Good Friday with 14 stops along the way to read Scriptural accounts of the Way of the Cross. The walk will end at Zion Lutheran Church where participants will enjoy an Agape meal and a short Worship Celebration Service. All area youth in Montana and North Dakota, and those young at heart are invited to participate in this walk to give thanks for the Cross-and...

  • Upcoming Programs at Fort Buford & the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center

    Apr 6, 2022

    Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. April 16: Historical Sewing, Textiles and Projects, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ages and experience levels are welcome to learn historical sewing techniques from Yvette Bachmeier. Personal projects are welcome, and participants should bring their own supplies if possible. A limited number of ongoing projects for the facility are available as l...

  • Sidney Eye Care Welcomes Dr. Burnett

    Jaymi Mozeak|Apr 6, 2022

    Sidney Eye Care welcomed a new optometrist to their team March 16. Soon, they will have the ability to manage myopia and prevent it from getting worse. Dr. David Burnett was born and raised in Ogden, UT. For several years, he has been providing optometry care in his home state of Utah and for the past five years, he has been specializing in myopia management. According to the information put out by the Mayo Clinic, myopia or nearsightedness is a common vision condition in which a patient can...

  • Sidney Tendo Athletes Compete In Powell

    Apr 6, 2022

    Sidney Tendo had three athletes compete at the Lone Wolf Taekwondo Championships. The athletes all performed very well and the results are as follows: Victor Cursino, middle, - competed in the adult over 18 yellow/green belt division and placed 3rd in Poomse (forms), and 1st place in Gyroogi (sparring). Harrison Greene, left, - competed in the 12-14 boys blue/brown division and placed 3rd in Poomse (forms), and 1st place in Gyroogi (sparring) Brielle Baxter - competed in the 14-17 girls...

  • Fast And Easy Dinners

    Carrie Krug|Apr 6, 2022

    With spring here, does anyone feel as though they do not have time to make a home-cooked meal, or would you like to be able to make something with what you already have on hand? Did you know that you can make your own casserole with what you already have in your home? Casseroles are fast and easy dinner options for a busy family or person as they usually take minimal time; you can use what you have on hand, throw them together, let them do their thing, then dinner is ready in a flash. Plus, if you have leftovers, you also have lunch for the...

  • BLM Finalizes Bison Grazing Proposal EA, FONSI & Issues Proposed Grazing Decision

    Apr 6, 2022

    MALTA, MT – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a proposed decision on a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, held by American Prairie (AP). In conjunction with the proposed decision, the BLM released an associated Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The Telegraph Creek, Box Elder, Flat Creek, White Rock, French Coulee, Garey Coulee and East Dry Fork allotments – a total of approximately 63,500 acres of BLM-administered lands – currently provide 7,969 anima...

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Shines Bright

    Dubi Cummings|Apr 6, 2022

    Williston, ND – CHI St. Alexius Health Williston is excited to be recognized by the Midwest Division as an innovator in health care. The Midwest Division award winners for the first annual CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Vision Awards accepted nominations in four categories: Inspiration, Compassion, Innovation and Academic. These awards are truly one of the highest honors - with peers taking a moment to recognize their colleagues. CHI St. Alexius Health is honored to receive two awards under the Innovation category. These awards are ba...

  • Area Schools Celebrate Prom

    Apr 6, 2022

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  • No COVID Vaccine Clinic April 12; RCHD Evaluates Clinics

    Stephanie Ler|Apr 6, 2022

    There will be no regular COVID vaccine clinic at the Richland County Health Department on Tuesday, April 12. Clinics will resume Tuesday, April 19, from 12:30-3 p.m. The Health Department will be evaluating the COVID vaccine clinic schedule through a survey posted to the Department Facebook page. The survey will be available from April 11 through April 22. This will provide feedback from community members regarding whether COVID clinics should remain separate or be integrated into regular vaccine clinic days. To take the survey, visit the...

  • Alexander School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

    Apr 6, 2022

    7th Grade: Vivian Kay Lundeen; Chantal Marie Murphy; Madison Marie Packer; Liliana Cassidy VanWhy; Taylor Kay Barnes; Kaiden Micah Culbertson; Cale Monte Ensrud; Ellie Rose Shape; Corey Lester Wesley Getzlaff; Saf’farree Rosie Lee; Alison Mae Brown; Parker James Filler; Ryley Jean Wehrman. 8th Grade: Dylon Allen Cargo; Matthew Anton Kline; Lainey June Powell; Christian Avery Werkmeister; Andrew Johnathan Buford; Lohgan L Hanna; William E Heen; Teija Marie Hokenson; Benjamin Lyle Honstein; Rope Allen Murdoch; Tylan Roger Womelsdorf; Kimberly L...

  • Sidney Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

    Apr 6, 2022

    6th Grade: Aiden Anderson; Jared Anderson; Reegan Anderson; Sophia Barraza; Kayson Batty; Paxton Berry; Holden Boehler; Teyven Borst; Bodee Bright; Ashlyn Burke; Brooklin Burnison; Zander Capwell; Sofia Dietrich-Dicken; Leah Dignan; Bailey Dishon; Aaron Dominguez Valdez; Levin Dunn; Jessica Entz; Addison Everett; Alyna Garza; Kylee Glanton; Chloe Harmon; Matthew Helfrich; Braydon Herbel; Hitch Horsburgh; Seth Hussey; Korbyn-Artreyu Johnston; Miri Jordan; Jace Keller; Kade Kutzler; Tristan Lamb; Braden LeMay; Eli Lonski; Kash Mullin; Mackenzie...

  • Richey Public Schools 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

    Apr 6, 2022

    “A” Honor Roll 5th Grade: Natalie Jinnah; Jamin Smith 6th Grade: Izak Veverka; Cameron Keller; Olivia Winhofer 7th Grade: Noah Jinnah 8th Grade: Lina Smith; Jade Batchelor; Adilyn Elverud 9th Grade: Erin Kelly 10th Grade: Ryan Eggert; Kiera Strohm; Taylor Goosen 11th Grade: Joshua Sponheim; Matthew Ellerton; Robin James; Mataya Veverka; Layton Kelly; Nathan Senner 12th Grade: Shawna Eggert; Ella Robbins; Jacob Smith; Jaylyn Klempel; Nevin Kelly “B” Honor Roll 5th Grade: Jacob Head 6th Grade: Travis Batchelor; Coy Rehbein 9th Grade: Kally S...

  • MSU/Richland County Extension Listening Session April 19

    Carrie Krug - Josie Evenson - Marley Manoukian|Apr 6, 2022

    Montana State University Extension (MSUE) works to improve the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased, researched-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery, and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The main program areas of MSU Extension include 4-H/Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. County Extension progra...

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    Apr 6, 2022

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  • MSU Extension Provides Information About Selecting An Attorney To Develop An Estate Plan Or Administer An Estate

    Marsha Goetting and Carrie Krug|Apr 6, 2022

    MSU Extension has released a new MontGuide providing information about selecting an attorney to develop and implement an estate plan or to provide legal help with the probate process. “When selecting an attorney to help develop an estate plan, it is helpful to have one who is well-informed about Montana will and trust laws, and other legal tools. You want the attorney to develop an estate plan tailored to your needs, by considering your age, health, family, income, assets, goals, and other circumstances,” says Marsha Goetting, MSU Ext...

  • Democratic Candidate For U.S. House District 2, Sweeney, Visits Sidney

    Apr 6, 2022

    Mark Sweeney, Democrat candidate for Montana U.S. House of Representatives District Montana #2 visited Sidney March 31. During his time in town Sweeney spoke at the Sidney Kiwanis Club, visited with chairman of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Jim Steinbeisser, met with Sidney Health Center CEO Jen Doty, met with local business leaders and spoke to area Democrats. Sweeney grew up in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School. He holds a degree from Western Montana College...

  • Representative Rosendale Introduces Restore Onshore Energy Production Act

    Jonathan Eberle|Apr 6, 2022

    Washington, D.C. – On March 30 Representative Rosendale introduced the Restore Onshore Energy Production Act. This bill would require the Biden administration to immediately resume onshore oil and gas lease sales in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920. The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 authorizes and governs leasing of public lands for developing coal, petroleum, natural gas, and other resources. In Jan. 2021, President Biden imposed a moratorium on federal onshore and offshore lease sales, which the courts subsequently ruled to be i...

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