Articles from the July 29, 2020 edition


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  • (Updated July 31, 2020) The Maah Daah Hey Race Here to Stay Aug. 3

    Tieheena Lemerond|Jul 29, 2020

    Correction: we incorrectly listed the Maah Daah Hey race as taking place on Saturday, Aug. 3rd. The correct date is Saturday, Aug. 1st. The story below has been updated to reflect this. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The 9th annual Maah Daah Hey race takes place on Saturday, Aug. 1 on one of world's most majestic singletrack trails and it is right here in our own backyard. Racers from all over the United States have been eagerly awaiting this competitive race. There...

  • The Watford City Community Responds To The Loss Of Graylon Roberts

    Jul 29, 2020

    After the tragic loss of their child, Graylon, on Monday, July 13 the Watford City community moved to support the Roberts family. A benefit account has been set up at First International Bank & Trust, Watford City, ND. You can ask a Customer Service Representative to assist with donations to the Roberts family. In addition a CO-ED Benefit Softball Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 1 and 2. As a part of the tournament there will be a silent auction held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1. For more information on the Softball Tournament contact Morgan at...

  • Annika Bennion Crowned Miss MT Outstanding Teen 

    Bill Vander Weele|Jul 29, 2020

    Displaying her great ability of playing the violin and her intelligence in answering questions, Sidney's Annika Bennion was crowned Miss Montana Outstanding Teen in Glendive on Friday night. The oldest daughter of Dr. Brett and Daniela Bennion also captured top honors for both talent and overall interview skills during the program. "I also won people's choice," Annika said. "We had a lot of great contestants. I had a lot of people on Facebook congratulate me and being very encouraging to me."...

  • Sheryl Lynn Gasho, 74, Beach, ND

    Jul 29, 2020

    Sheryl Lynn Gasho, 74, Beach, ND, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home. Visitation was held from 6- 8 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020 and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020 at Silha Funeral Home, Beach, ND. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. at Silha Funeral Home with Pastor Warren Maxted officiating. Interment took place at Sunny Side Cemetery, Trotters, ND, following a luncheon. Silha Funeral Home,Beach, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Sheryl was born Jan, 3, 1946...

  • Gregory "Greg" Wing, 47,Fairview, MT

    Jul 29, 2020

    Memorial services for Gregory “Greg” Wing, 47, Fairview, MT are at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Bible Baptist Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Mike Backhaus officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 2-6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Greg passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Fairview, MT....

  • Food Vendors, Sidewalk Sales Aug. 7-8 Sidney

    Bill Vander Weele|Jul 29, 2020

    The dates of Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, should be fun in Sidney’s downtown area. On each day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., several food vendors offering tasty treats will be located in Reese and Ray’s IGA’s parking lot. Kelly Burke, Sidney IGA store manager, noted the vendors would include Pella’s Pantry, Sons of Norway’s Vikings and mini doughnuts. After receiving instructions how to prepare them from The Main Link, the IGA staff will prepare the great tasting sausages both days. To...

  • 3-D Archery Shoot Sidney Aug. 1-2

    Jul 29, 2020

    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 eight miles SE of Sidney. You do not have to be a member of the club to participate in this 3-D shoot. Shooting fees are $15 per day for adults or $30 for a family. Weather permitting. Lunch will be available both days. Lots of fun for all ages. For more information, call or text Tom at...

  • Update on Stolen Trailer And Message Board Fairview, MT

    Bob Burnison|Jul 29, 2020

    The reported stolen trailer was located in the northeastern part of Richland County near the Nohly area. On July 18, 2020 it was found abandoned by a local resident in their field. The case is still under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Damage was found to the message board on the trailer and the dollar amount of damage has not been determined at this time....

  • VFW Post 4099 Member Larry Troudt Received Lifetime Achievement Award For 2019-2020, Sidney

    Jul 29, 2020

    Larry Troudt, member of the VFW Post 4099, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Year 2019-2020 on Wednesday, July 22. Over the years Larry has achieved many accomplishments as a member of the VFW Post 4099, Sidney, MT Larry joined the VFW in June of 1975. He was installed as Junior Vice Commander in 1981; Post Commander in 1982 and 1984 and District #5 Commander in 1985 plus three more times over the years. In 1984 he also received an appointment as Special Aide-De-Camp for the Nat...

  • Sidney Kiwanis Welcomes New Member

    Jul 29, 2020

    Mark Kraft, Sidney Chief of Police, was inducted into the Sidney Kiwanis Club on Thursday, July 23. Pictured with Kraft is his sponsor, Jessica Chamberlin. (Submitted photo)...

  • VFW Post No. 4099, Sidney Awarded The Diamond Jubilee Award

    Jul 29, 2020

    The Lower Yellowstone Post No. 4099, Sidney, MT was presented with the Diamond Jubilee Award for special commemoration and grateful recognition of it 75 years of exceptional service to the nation and it veterans throughout its seven and one half decades of dedicated support for the programs and purposes of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Members of the VFW Post No. 4099 include William Henderson, Fairview; Eugene Ronningen, Savage; Troy Garza, Sidney; Everett Crum, Sidney; Lawrence Troudt, Sidney; Danny Albrecht, Sidney; Randall Sevenson,...

  • Join The Sunny's Family Restaurant Family

    Bill Vander Weele|Jul 29, 2020

    (The following is part of a partnership between the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Richland County Job Service Employers Committee to promote area employers as they seek employees). Sunny's Family Restaurant is a correct name for a place that treats its employees like they are part of the family. "Our crew is like a little work family," Sunny's owner Anissa Gillespie said. "We care about each other. We watch out for each other." Gillespie said the restaurant will need...

  • Morkens Last Weeks Winners Of The Agriculture Is Everywhere Promotion

    Jul 29, 2020

    Jennifer and Addison Morken found the little tractor last week at High Caliber Sports. They won $100 in Chamber Bucks in The Agriculture is Everywhere Promotion sponsored by Tri-County Implement. Make sure you look for the tractor at participating businesses this week to win $100 in Chamber Bucks. Participating stores include The Merge, J'z Fashion, Sidney Mercantile, Johnson Hardware and Furniture, Meraki Boutique, Mimi's Kitchen, Party Central, Tri County Implement, MT Bare Cave and High...

  • ConocoPhillips Donates To Foundation For Community Care

    Jul 29, 2020

  • Montana State Agriculture To Offer Virtual Field Days

    MSU News Service|Jul 29, 2020

    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 research centers and campus facilities, were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, superintendents and scientists across the state will present both recorded and live content online, available and free to access. “Our field days are always a highlight of our year, and we were disappointed to not be...

  • Sidney Health Center Announces Area Births

    Jul 29, 2020

    Trenton Haven Buxbaum Trenton Haven Buxbaum was born Thursday, June 11, 2020, to Kali Godfrey and Jace Buxbaum, Sidney. She weighed 7 lbs. and 12.9 oz. Maternal grandparents are Jake and Shawna Godfrey and paternal grandparent is Greg Buxbaum. She joins sister Letty. Brantley Dwaine Burns Brantley Dwaine Burns was born Sunday, June 14, 2020, to Jessica and Chad Burns, Sidney. He weighed 6 lbs. and 11.3 oz. Maternal grandparents are Marty and Linda Casey and paternal grandparent is Ruth Burns. He joins sisters Gracie, Ellie and Zoie. Boone Berto...

  • USPS/NALC Working With Richland Co. Food Bank For Donations

    Jul 29, 2020

    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 of August at the USPS lobby and will be dropped off weekly with the Richland County Food Bank, monetary donations may be mailed to Richland County Food Bank, 123 W. Main STE #2, Sidney, MT 59270 and Reynolds Market is offering a 15% discount on Reynolds gift cards that will be donated to the...

  • Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results July 25

    Jul 29, 2020

    IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1 1st Place: Andrew Bertsch, Minot, ND, 146 2nd Place: Riese Dignan, Kenmare, ND, 144 3rd Place: Brock Beeter, Minot, ND, 48 4th Place: Justin Striefel, Minot, ND, 4 5th Place: John Flory Jr, Williston, ND, 18 6th Place: Troy Bertsch, Minot, ND, 148 7th Place: Dennis Breivik II, Williston, ND, 11B IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Justin Medler, Minot, ND, 75M 2nd Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 3rd Place: Jeremiah LaDue, Trenton, ND, 1 4th Place: John Flory, Williston, ND, 19 5th Place: Eric Sinness,...

  • Sidney Takes 1st at the 2020 Covid Classic July 25-26

    Jul 29, 2020

    It was great weekend for the Sidney Tiger Sharks in our home water. We hosted the 2020 Covid Classic in which the top 8 East of the East versed the top 8 East of the West. The kids were shaving time in big ways and it was hard to keep up with where they would place. There were a few long time held records broke, and the hooting and the hollering from the crowd definitely kept the swimmers pumped. The Tiger sharks took home the 1st place trophy in relays. Every relay team cut some great time to...

  • Enjoying Tobacco Gardens

    Jul 29, 2020

    Despite windy conditions anglers still had fun at Tobacco Gardens Marina & Resort near Watford City July 18-19....

  • Montana FWP "Kids To Fish" Program Allows Anglers To Borrow Gear & Tackle For Free

    Jul 29, 2020

    A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks program that allows kids and their friends or families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. FWP staff restocked and maintained over 400 fishing rods in nearly 43 different locations across Montana’s Hi-Line. The “Kids to Fish” program lets anglers check out fishing rods and reels equipped with basic tackle, such as hooks, bobbers, and sinkers. Typically, eight rods are at each location, and usually a well-stocked tackle box is available to borrow and use. “Of c...

  • Record Lakes Stocked with Walleye Fingerlings

    Jul 29, 2020

    North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel are finishing stocking a record 180 lakes across the state with nearly 12 million walleye fingerlings. Fisheries production and development supervisor Jerry Weigel said the number of lakes bested the previous high by nearly 30 waters. “There is record water across the state, so timing of a near record walleye production could not have come at a better time,” Weigel said. “Valley City and Garrison Dam national fish hatcheries contributed to make this happen. Both hatcheries have been...

  • 2020 Richland County 4-H Only Fair, Aug. 3-7

    Josie Evenson|Jul 29, 2020

    The Richland County Fair is an event where youth and their families gather to showcase educational project work, learn through evaluation and make lifelong connection with others. Richland County 4-H members look forward to the fair every year. It is a time to celebrate their accomplishments for the year. This year we will still be celebrating the many accomplishments of the youth, but it will be a lot different. Due to COVID-19, the public Richland County Fair and Rodeo was cancelled, however,...

  • 4-H Shines A Light On Sarah Helmuth's Future Career Plan

    Anna Dragseth|Jul 29, 2020

    Sarah Helmuth, Lambert Hi-Litters 4-H Club member, has been participating in 4-H for ten years. "I was born into 4-H! My brother is ten years older than me, so when I was born, he was busy participating in 4-H it is definitely a family thing," stated Helmuth. Throughout her time in 4-H, she has competed in many local and state events and has shown many animal and indoor exhibits. "Some of my favorite projects are my breeding projects because I get the reward of showing my animals at the fair,...

  • McPherson Looks Forward To Show Her 4-H Market Animals

    Anna Dragseth|Jul 29, 2020

    Third-year member and secretary of the Yellowstone Valley Trailblazers 4-H Club, Karley McPherson, has been working hard preparing for the upcoming Richland County 4-H market animal show and sale. This year she is showing a market steer and hog. "This is my third year showing a steer and my first year showing a pig. I have really enjoyed showing my steer, so I am really excited to show my pig this year," said McPherson. She also participates in several indoor projects, including photography and...

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