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The NDRA Championship Finals Rodeo will take place at the McKenzie County fairgrounds located in Watford City on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. CT on Friday and 6 p.m. CT on Saturday. The event will have concessions and beer gardens, lots of vendors, and Junior Wild Pony Race (with buckle & prize money awarded to the champion). The Finals Rodeo will feature the top contestants in each standard event and pit them against the top stock in the state. Events that will be at the finals rodeo is bareback and...
Serina Kringen, Sidney, remembers her dad's (Randy) exact words, "Invest in the community", which she has chosen to do by purchasing the Yellowstone building Sept. 8. "I'm very excited," she smiles. Kringen grew up in the construction business by watching her dad and owning MonDak Doors. She has chosen to bring back the original brick walls and wood floors where she can and return it to its historic decor. She always had a special place in her heart shopping for clothing, shoes and watching the...
The Richland County Health Department’s annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic continues as a drive-thru format, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Richland County Fire Hall in Sidney. The Drive-Thru Clinic will serve adults only, and offers both regular and high-dose flu shots. No other shots will be given during the clinic. No appointment is needed. Flu shots cannot be given to those who have animals in their vehicles. Children may be in the vehicle, but may not receive flu shots. Follow traffic signs to enter the Fire Hall fro...
On Sept. 17 at approximately 11 p.m., the Watford City Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls of gunfire at the Inn at Hunters Run Hotel, 3617 6th Ave. NE, Watford City. Officers arrived on scene and located a single individual with two gunshot wounds to the leg. At the time law enforcement arrived on the scene, the suspect had fled the area. The Watford City Police Department, MCSO, NDHP, searched the area for the suspect. Canines were utilized to search for the suspect along with...
On September 14 at approximately 2:15 a.m., the Watford City Police Department and McKenzie County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple 911 calls of gunfire occurring at the Boulder Ridge Apartment Complex, 909 Park Ave West. Upon arrival officers made contact with numerous individuals in a ground floor apartment. During the investigation it was determined that a social gathering of friends was occurring in the apartment. At approximately 2:15 a.m. a domestic violence incident occurred...
Virginia Hanson Oraw, 74, Waukee, IA, formerly of Dickinson, ND, and Sidney, MT, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Virginia was born in Dickinson, ND on Dec. 23, 1947, to Vernon and Afton Hanson. She grew up on the family farm southeast of Amidon, ND. She attended country school taught by her mother, Afton. Virginia graduated from New England High School in 1965. She continued her education at Dickinson State College earning an elementary education...
It’s Kiwanis fruit sales time once again! The club’s biggest fundraiser, which all goes to support youth in our area, is on now through Sept. 28. New this year are honeycrisp apples, adding to the popular gala apples and Bartlett pears. Anyone wishing to contribute but who can’t use the fruit may consider donating to The Boys and Girls Club or local food banks and schools. Boxes are $30 each and available from any Kiwanian. Delivery will be mid-October....
On Thursday, Oct. 6 come enjoy a pitchfork fondue of flat iron steak, salad, potato and dessert at the Sidney Elks Lodge. Beverages will be available for purchase at the Elks Bar. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. There will be live music, dancing and a lot of fun. Please purchase your $35 ticket one week prior to the event. The tickets will be available at Tami Maltese CPA office; Fink Dental Center and St. Matthew’s Church (after mass only). The Shinnick Memorial Charitable Foundation is sponsoring this e...
Silver Bells Craft & Vendor Show, Nov. 26 in Fairview, is shaping up to be an exciting day full of fun and shopping opportunities for everyone. Organizer Faith Oakland outlined some of the highlights for the day including a kids crafting corner, music and Allison’s Cookie Jar with adult classes. Over 25 booths are already spoken for and will include the first sales of the amazing new ornament for 2022 as well as stickers featuring the new Fairview logo. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to market your business, and enjoy an early b...
On Sept. 17 at approximately 7:23 p.m. CST a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 17-year-old, male, Watford City, was traveling north on 137th Ave. NW (County Road 35). The Chevrolet lost control, entered the east ditch, and rolled then came to rest in an adjacent field. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to McKenzie County Health where he was pronounced deceased. At the time of the crash the road conditions were wet and the weather was cloudy. The agencies who responded were North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie County...
(Pictured left to right) Corben Holler, Aren Larson, Cooper McNally, and Abby Schilling were just a few volunteers who helped put on the Out of the Darkness Eastern Montana Walk on Sept. 17 in Veterans Memorial Park....
Since 2004, the Richland County unit of the Boys & Girls Club of the MonDak has been a safe and fun place for kids in Richland County to spend their time after school and on Fridays. Through the gifts of time and money from those in the community they have been able to have several changes to make the program better for the kids. Now, another gift will be changing their program for the better. The Sidney Kiwanis Club was organized in 1924 and is a local club of Kiwanis International. They do...
It’s hard to believe the kids are back in school and fall is just around the corner. Parents, grandparents, and many other friends and family will be busy attending the students varies activities such as sports, concerts and other exciting school events. The start of each school year is an exciting fresh start new start to reunite with old friends and a time to make new ones. Guess who else pays a lot of attention to our youth? Big Tobacco. They spend approximately $9.2 billion dollars a year at what is called “Point of Sale Marketing”. This...
Williston, ND - The City of Williston’s fall Clean Williston event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, Clean Williston will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, and this change will be announced on City of Williston social media and www.cityofwilliston.com. This year’s fall event is making one notable change, moving locations from Davidson Park to the Williston Public Works facility. “Clean Williston is a community event to help clean our city and a great way to show your pride for Williston.” said...
Williston, ND - During August’s Park Board meeting, the Park Board Commissioners decided to begin livestreaming their monthly meetings on Facebook. Livestreaming would have begun on Tuesday, Sept. 20. This decision was made to provide more transparency of WPRD dealings and an online option to attend meetings if in-person attendance was unavailable for community members. With much consideration and careful discussion, the Park Board’s September meeting will not be livestreamed on Facebook to maintain meeting streaming security, pro...
On Sept. 13, at approximately 11:44 a.m. CST a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle driven by William Chamley, Williston, was traveling north on University Avenue in Williston. A 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Sherry Kinsella, Williston, was traveling west on a private driveway and made a left turn onto University Avenue. While the Chevrolet was turning left, it was struck by the motorcycle on the front driver side quarter panel. Kinsella was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius Health-Williston for minor injuries. Chamley was transported by...
Tash Wisemiller program manager for the Community & Economic Vitality Program under the Montana Department of Commerce was in Sidney on Sept. 13. Wisemiller toured the town and gave a presentation to community members, leaders and business people at the Meadowlark Public House in downtown Sidney. The Montana Main Street Program was established in 2005 and currently serves 35 communities in Montana. It is a collaborative effort between the Community Development Division and the Montana Office of...
Planned release reductions from Fort Peck Dam will be delayed until the end of September, due to the ongoing drought and recent extremely dry weather in eastern Montana. Farmers in the area will be able to continue irrigating crops until harvest begins later in September. “We have assessed the potential impacts of this action and determined that this would have minimal impacts in the upper basin, and no impacts on the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System’s overall ability to meet its authorized purposes given the change will not impact tot...
The Sidney-Richland County Library held an event dubbed "Montana Libraries: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Opportunities" on Sept 12 in the library basement. Representatives from the Montana Library Association and the Montana Trust for Libraries met with Richland County leaders and library board members to discuss the importance of renewing and expanding state aid for Montana libraries. State aid helps to fund downloadable ebooks and audiobooks; online access to Montana historical and...
Bozeman, MT, Sept. 15 - USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Montana reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, and more. Coverage varies by county and by crop, so interested producers contact their...
Tickets are now on sale at the MonDak Heritage Center for the return of HarvestFest on Saturday Oct. 8. Purchase your tickets before they sell out and join us for HarvestFest, a fun filled evening of seasonal beer tasting, Redneck Brats, and entertainment. As always for the non-beer drinkers, there will be wine, punch or apple cider available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the entertainment scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 8. HarvestFest this year features eastern Montana's own...
Sidney Gymnastics Club gymnasts, parents of gymnasts, and gymnastics coaches banded together, Sept. 17, to raise money through a car wash for the purchase of new team leotards. (Photo by Jaymi Mozeak)...
The McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum held their annual Heritage Day on Sept. 17. Pictured is Leroy Lillibridge running the sawmill at Heritage Park, Watford City....
The Sidney volleyball team came out on top of Custer County on Sept. 17. The Eagles beat the Cowboys in 5 sets. Set 1: Sidney 26 - Miles City 24, Set 2: Sidney 23 - Miles City 25, Set 3: Sidney 25 - Miles City 23, Set 4: Sidney 15 - Miles City 25, Set 5: Sidney 26 - Miles City 24. Pictured is Kendyl Wacha scoring on one of her 19 kills during the match. (Photo by Bethany Wells)...
Washington, D.C. - Montana farmers and ranchers are gaining a voice at the national level with the announcement of Sarah Degn as a Next Generation Advisory Representative on the National Farmers Union Board of Directors. Degn, who farms in Sidney and serves on the Montana Farmers Union Board of Directors, said she's looking forward to bringing her perspective as a young farmer to the national board for a three-year term. "I'm excited to be a voice for other beginning farmers and making sure...
