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Dallas was born on Nov. 14, 1919 to Henry and Emma Pagel Hystad at their home in the Farland community. He graduated from Watford City High School and attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton. After serving in the Army Air Force for over 3 years in World War II, he came back home and purchased his farm/ranch in 1947. Phylis was born on July 14, 1928 to Harold and Elsie Gessner Lynner in Watford City. She was second born of 5 siblings. She attended grade school at the Braaten...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited to be kicking of the 25th class of the Sidney Area Leadership Program this September. The Leadership Task force is utilizing feedback from over 250 graduates from industries in the community. They will be retooling the program and ensuring beneficial outcomes for the future participants. “We are excited for this new direction and thrilled to make these adjustments for the community,” states Katie Dasinger, Chamber director of programs. Registration is open on the Chamber website, www...
Want to meet some of the crew members of the USS MONTANA, the newest high-tech nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the U.S. Navy fleet? Fresh from the commissioning of the USS MONTANA in Norfolk, VA, at the end of June that many Montanans attended, four crew members will be in Big Sky Country to meet Montanans and learn about our history, culture, Native people, economy – and courage that will sustain them as they defend our nation. You will have the opportunity to meet these crew m...
This year's annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 9 and 10, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. "We've had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set," event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. "Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event...
Marilyn James, 95, Williston, ND, formerly of Alexander, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, Aug. 11, 2022. Her Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alexander, ND. Rev. Kevin Beard officiated. Interment in the Alexander Cemetery followed the funeral service. There was a family service, open to the public 5 p.m., Sunday evening at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alexander, ND. Visitation was held at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Sunday, Aug....
Patricia Kay Haugen passed away July 30 at home in Forsyth, MT surrounded by family. She had dealt bravely with cancer for several years. Patti was born in Glendive to Marlys and Bode Pomeroy, April 22, 1950. Patti graduated local schools in 1968, then Dawson Community College and then attended MSU Missoula. Graduating from Eastern Montana College, Billings, she went on to teach elementary school in Warden, Billings and Sidney. Patti married Dick Haugen in 1978 and eventually started working in...
On Aug. 20 at approximately 3:32 p.m. CDST, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Lonnie Paul Brannin, Williston, ND, was northbound on ND 1804, near mile marker 335, approximately 5 miles west of Trenton, ND. Brannin, lost control while passing other traffic. The motorcycle entered the north ditch and overturned and he was ejected off the motorcycle. Brannin was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry, concrete, good summer driving conditions, and there was a...
Olivia Schoepp and Keela Kary were awarded the 2022 Monty and Bev Merrill Trust scholarships at the Sidney Elks Lodge Aug. 16....
The Sunrise Women’s Clinic will be holding their second annual Walk for Life and first ever Conquer the Course on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Men, women,and kids will all be able to walk or run a 1K or 5K in support of the Sunrise Women’s Clinic. As a new addition to the fun, this year they will have an optional course. The Conquer the Course event is an individual or four-person team event. It is a 5K race with obstacles to add a little more to the challenge. Throughout the race, participants will have to be part...
Zane Perrault says that he has many favorite books, including I Need A Monster. In fact, Zane has lots of favorite books now that he completed reading 1,000 books before starting kindergarten this week. Zane's other favorites include Legos, swimming, and of course, dinosaurs. Zane Perrault, son of Chad and Sarrah Perrault, finished the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program this week at Sidney-Richland County Library. To encourage a love of reading in children, the Sidney-Richland County...
Sidney is hosting the Eastern Montana 5th Annual “Out of Darkness” Walk Saturday, Sept. 17 at Veterans Memorial Park on Main. Registration is free and participants are encouraged to join and create teams by going online at https://tinyurl.com/3h9xtcv2. Walkers can check in at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies will start at 10 a.m, with the walk to follow. Walkers who raise at least $150 by Sept. 17 will get a free t-shirt. and those who register by Friday, Sept. 16 and raise $50 can register to win either a wallet or bandana. Donations are acc...
Glendive, MT - Construction on portions related to the Lower Yellowstone project is still ongoing in the area. Joe’s Island is expected to remain closed to the public through the Fall and Winter of 2022 when all construction related activities are scheduled to be complete. “For safety reasons, recreationists and other members of the public should avoid the area, which is still an active construction zone,” Ryan Newman, Montana Area Manager said. “When the island is re-opened, we will issue a public notice.” Contractors are still present o...
Wednesday, Aug. 9, just south of Sidney there was a ribbon cutting for a new non-profit hospice house tasked with providing the dying with a safe and supportive environment for them to move to the other side. Martha's Place is the dream of Martha Nugent, an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, for Allcheck Medical Clinic with a specialty in medical oncology. Seven years ago, she had a vision that she would build a hospice called Martha's Place. She and her husband, Richard Garcia, were living i...
Starting in 2022, a local coffee roasting company, Wild Calf, created a special blend of dark roast to help support Sidney Health Care. “They approached us and wanted us to make a custom blend called jet fuel,” said owner Sara Harmon. Wild Calf is a coffee roasting company that roasts high-quality, specialty-grade, green coffee beans. The business is owned and operated by Sara and her husband Dustin Harmon, located on 6013 Road 1011, Bainville. “In a rural area it’s hard to get your name out, so we thought it was great when Sidney Health...
During the 2021 Legislature, we set a budget to adequately fund state government operations. It turns out that the State Treasury received a lot more tax revenue that we projected. In almost every area, tax receipts have exceeded our expectations. The cause of that can be debated, but it does not change the fact the state is sitting on an estimated $1.5 Billion cash surplus. That surplus is in addition to over $800 million in rainy day funds. This leaves your elected leaders with a very important decision: should the surplus go back to the taxp...
The McNally family had a successful season at the Richland County Fair. Seventeen-year-old Cooper McNally had the 2022 Grand Champion market hog, breeding gilt, and he won the Champion of Champions title with his gilt. He was also titled 2022 Grand Champion Senior Showman for both hogs and beef projects and he won the Round Robin. His 9-year-old sister Brynlee had the 2022 Reserve Champion market hog, goat, and steer. She was also the 2022 Grand Champion Novice Pig and Goat Showman and Reserve...
If you are preparing to plant winter wheat soon, it is important to consider green bridge control to prevent wheat streak mosaic (WSM). Wheat streak mosaic is a viral disease that impacts small grains, including spring wheat and winter wheat, as well as durum, barley, oats, and corn, among other crops. Symptoms of WSM include yellow streaking and mottling, which usually affects the entire plant. Early infections lead to plant stunting. Wheat streak mosaic impacts can range from insignificant up to 100% yield loss. This viral disease is...
Farmers across the region have experienced significant losses due to the sky-rocketing grasshopper population. "The population levels this summer have met the USDA-APHIS projection and, in some areas, have greatly exceeded it. The late snowstorms and cool and wet weather this spring helped combat grasshoppers early on by 1) delaying their hatching, and 2) allowing the grass to grow and get a head start before the grasshoppers had finished hatching," explained MSU Richland County Extension Agent...
On Aug. 26, 2022 at about 6 a.m. CT, a silver 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, driven by Errol Malone Jr, Minot, ND, was traveling west on 28th St NW in rural McKenzie County. Malone failed to negotiate a left curve and drove off the roadway to the right. The vehicle overturned in the north ditch, struck a fence, and came to rest in the ditch upright, facing east. Malone was ejected as the vehicle overturned. He was not wearing a seat belt. Malone was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. At the time of the...
Memorial Services for Dick Dishon, 69, Bandera, TX, formerly of Sidney, MT, are at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Assembly of God Church, Sidney, MT with Dillon Urlacher officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the V.F.W. Post #4099 of Sidney will be at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Dick...
Memorial services for Norma Mitten, 88 of Billings, MT formerly of Skaar, ND are at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Tim Tharp of the Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and the V.F.W. Post #4099 of Sidney will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Norma passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her home in Billings, MT....
Funeral services for John L. Olson, 83 of Sidney are at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 10 AM to Noon at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be...
Nancilyn “Nanci” passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in E Fairview, ND. No services are planned for Nanci Hutter, 68 of Fairview, MT at this time. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for her family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Memorial services for Jeanette “June” Linker, 85 of Sidney, MT will be held in the early part of September. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. June passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home, Wibaux, MT....
Visitation for Lisa M. Ruff, 58 of Fairview, MT is from 10 AM to 4 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the funeral home in Sidney. At 4:00 P.M., on Friday, August 26, 2022, there is a family service which is open to the public at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Lisa passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Heath Care, Billings, MT....
