Articles from the July 22, 2020 edition
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'Up Until Two Weeks Ago, It Was Working'
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Montana, surveillance testing designed to serve as an early warning system to prevent large outbreaks and keep businesses open is increasingly becoming...
Burgum, Baesler Release K-12 Smart Restart Guidelines For Schools To Assist With Fall Reopening Plans
Bismarck, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum and State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler released the K-12 Smart Restart guidelines to help North Dakota school districts plan for reopening this fall to provide a safe, high-quality educational experience for all...
McCone County Holds Circle Jackpot
This summer, members of the 4-H community have been working hard with their projects. Within livestock projects there are Jackpots available for 4-H members to exhibit their animals in classes of...
USPS/NALC Working With Richland Co. Food Bank For Donations
The USPS/NALC were unable to conduct the 28th National food drive this year due to COVID-19. The USPS/NALC is working with the Richland County Food Bank for donations of non-perishable/non-expired goods. Food donations will be accepted until the end...
(Updated July 24, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Update
The Richland County Health Department is announcing three additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents, and the release of two cases from isolation. This brings the total case count to 40. At this time, 31 of the total cases are...
Dennis F. Albrecht, 71, Sidney, MT
Funeral services for Dennis F. Albrecht, 71, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Lonsdale United Methodist Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. Interment with Military Honors was in Newlon Cemetery,...
Edward Anklam, 78, Culbertson, MT
A Celebration of Life for Edward Anklam, 78, Culbertson, MT was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Community of Christ Church, Culbertson, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Edward...
Graylon James Roberts, 2, Watford City, ND
A funeral service for Graylon James Roberts, 2, Watford City, ND was held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Watford City Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND with Pastors Sheldon McGorman and John Brady officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson...
Dawnette M. Karst Thilquist, 60, Little Falls, MN (formerly of Fairview, MT)
Services for Dawnette M. Karst Thilquist, 60, Little Falls, MN (formerly of Fairview, MT) will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances,...
Barbara Bast, 86 Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT
Graveside services for Barbara Bast, 86, Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT are at 10 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the...
Sunrise Festival Of The Arts Cancelled
With the increase of virus cases and more restrictions announced in Montana, it has been decided to cancel this year’s Sunrise Festival of the Arts. The Sunrise Festival of the Arts has been a very...
VFW Auxiliary Scholarships Awarded
On Tuesday, July 14 the VFW Auxiliary 4099 awarded a total of $2,000 in scholarships to Sidney High School seniors Kodi Obergfell, Shelby Morlock and Jenna Baxter. Shelby is holding her Patriotic Art...
Stockman Continues Elementary Backpack Program
The Backpack Program was started two school years ago, with just the Sidney Central and Westside Elementary. There was a need for our young youth to be able to have their own backpack that has...
Richland County Fair to Hold Limited Events
Although the traditional Richland County Fair and Rodeo has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, some of the 4-H and school portions will still be conducted. Richland County 4-H’s events...
NDSU Extension Offers 3-Session Food Preservation Webinar Series
North Dakota State University Extension will host a three-session online food preservation class as part of the Field to Fork program. The dates for the classes and topics that will be covered are:...
3-D Archery Shoot Sidney Aug. 1-2
The Lone Tree Archers Club, Sidney, will be hosting their annual 3-D archery shoot on Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will feature 24 3-D animal targets set up on the archery range, which is located about...
Burgum Welcomes Release Of Modernized NEPA Process To Streamline Infrastructure Permitting
Bismarck, ND – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement after the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released its final rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations for the first time in...
NWNDCF Relief Fund Grants Total $85,000
Williston, ND - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) has awarded $14,000 from the Relief Fund to organizations supporting human services in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail counties as a result of COVID-19 and energy...
Williston Basin Speedway Dakota Classic Modified Tour Results July 13
IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Jake O’Neil, Tucson, AZ, OX 2nd Place: Robert Hellebust, Minot, ND, 9H 3rd Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 4th Place: Collen Winebarger, Corbett, OR, S 5th Place: Austin Arneson, Fargo, ND, 10 6th...
Governor Bullock Issues Directive Requiring Face Coverings In Certain Indoor Spaces And Outdoor Gatherings To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19
Montana - Governor Steve Bullock issued directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in counties currently experiencing four or more active cases of COVID-19 to slow the spread of the virus...
MT 200 Fairview Construction Project Update
Fairview road reconstruction project is going well and remains 6-7 weeks ahead of schedule. On July 17 crews finished the concrete paving the area around the intersection of MT 200 and HWY 201 and re-opened the intersection to motorists. There are...
McKenzie Electric Cooperative, INC Postpones July 21 Annual Meeting To 2021 Amid Coronovirus Increase
Watford City, ND - The McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) Board of Directors has postponed the annual member meeting previously scheduled to take place on July 21, 2020 to 2021 due to the increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in western North...
Governor Bullock Praises Montana Businesses For Stepping Up In Producing PPE To Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic
Montana – Governor Steve Bullock today praised Montana companies for pivoting their normal operations to produce cloth face masks, 3D-printed face masks, face shields, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, and reminded businesses that funding is...
Sheryl Lynn Gasho, 74, Beach, ND
Sheryl Lynn Gasho, age 74, of Beach, North Dakota passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2020 and from 10:00 Am unti...
Montana State Agriculture To Offer Virtual Field Days
BOZEMAN — The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agriculture Experiment Station will host a series of virtual field day events to replace in-person field days for 2020. The usual field days, hosted by MSU’s seven...
