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If there's one thing you can count on, it's the fact the Richland County Fair and Rodeo will be an action packed, exciting event for all ages. This annual event is known as the show window of agricultural achievement in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. It officially began as a fair in 1920, evolving from a community street fair to a fair and rodeo that entertains over 30,000 people each year. The event kicks off on Wednesday, July 30th with the Agricultural Building opening to accept...
For many people, Thursday's Co-Op Day at the Fair entails a momentary stop at the sponsor tent for a complimentary root beer float- and an equally hasty return to other Fair-afternoon happenings. However, this day has more behind it than simply a free cooldown for fairgoers. The event was set in motion in 2000 by Kelly Knaff of the Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association, one of the seven original co-ops which contributed to the day. Richland Farm Mutual joined in the fun in 2008 and...
Nortana Grain Co. in Lambert and Sidney, Montana, is a locally owned and operated business which is governed by a board of farmers. Agribusinesses in eastern Montana and western North Dakota have trusted Nortana Grain Co. for agricultural services for more than 70 years. They handle it all whether it is spring wheat, winter wheat, barley, oats, corn, peas or lentils. Over the last 50 years, Nortana Grain Co. has handled more than 23,500,000 bushels of grain. They can take care of your...
On June 1, 2014, Sidney Health Center converted to a new electronic health record (EHR), offering a new opportunity for patients to access their personal medical information via a secure website that is managed by Sanford Health. MyChart is a patient portal that allows patients to participate in their care by accessing a summary of medical information. Patients can request prescription refills, send non-emergent questions to their provider, and have 24-hour access to important health information when traveling. The service is free and...
Yampa Valley Boys Steve Jones and John Fisher are now in their fourteenth year of performing as the YAMPA VALLEY BOYS. They have performed over 1,800 shows together. They have been finalists for several awards by the Western Music Association, including "best duo" in 2010. Great songs and stories-from the classics to contemporary-plus a good dose of humor comprise the formula that makes them a success with audiences of all ages. John plays banjo, mandolin, and resophonic guitar. Steve plays guit...
The Richland Rangers Fair Food Booth is a fundraiser to support the general hockey fund for Richland County's hockey program. The money raised will go towards things such as costs accrued in running the hockey building. The booth's two best selling items are their homemade ice cream bar, which comes in multiple flavors and fleisch kuechle, German deep fried dumpling with seasoned ground beef....
Americans continually set new records for charitable support. Our neighborhoods and rural communities in northeastern Montana thrive in part because of this generous spirit, which is alive and well within each of us and has been for the last 100 years. Without a doubt, the work of many charitable organizations depends on private gifts that arrive in countless forms. Each year hundreds respond to the needs of local charities, like the Foundation for Community Care, with bighearted gifts of time a...
The Wrangler® Tough Enough to Wear Pink™ Western Campaign to raise money and awareness for breast cancer tops the $17 million mark in money raised Wrangler® Tough Enough to Wear Pink™ Founder Terry Wheatley announced Monday night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (Wrangler NFR) in Las Vegas, the grassroots cowboy campaign to fight breast cancer has reached the $17 million fundraising mark through the hard work of regional rodeos and western events across the country. The monies raised stay locally to benefit community breast cancer charitie...
