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  • The Roundup 17th Annual Harvest Festival Sugar Days Oct. 21-30

    Oct 14, 2020

    Agriculture is the backbone of the MonDak region and it's time to celebrate this year’s harvest with The Roundup's 17th annual Harvest Festival Oct. 21-30. Make It With Sugar Whip up your tastiest creations Friday, Oct. 23 and bring them to Yellowstone Marketplace, 102 N Central Ave. between 9-10 a.m. for a chance to win a $50 prize from area merchants. Cooks also receive a 5 lb. bag of sugar for each entry. The Peoples Choice winner will win a $100 gift card. Enter in cakes, cookies, pies, candy, breads and rolls, and other. The expert j...

  • Watford City Fall Frolic Scheduled Oct. 17

    Anna Dragseth|Oct 14, 2020

    On Saturday, Oct. 17, Watford City Parks & Recreation and Rough Rider Center will be hosting its first-ever Fall Frolic 5k Walk/Run. The event will start at Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Parkway. Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. followed by the race, which will kick off at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $30 per person; registered attendees will receive a long sleeve t-shirt, finisher medal, race bib, and brunch, which will be provided after the race. “We will also have prizes for 1st place male and 1st place female finishers in each age g...

  • Watford City Homecoming

    Oct 14, 2020

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  • Carlson Counseling Center LLC In Sidney Now Open

    Oct 14, 2020

    Charlotte Carlson MS, LCPC recently opened Carlson Counseling Center LLC in Sidney. She is a Sidney native. Carlson has ten plus years of experience in mental health counseling that has included working with children, teenagers and adults. Her area of treatment expertise includes depression, anxiety, bipolar, co-dependent relationships, compulsive behaviors, grief and loss, stress management and anger management. Treatment methods include: ACT, DBT, CBT and Solutions Focused Therapy. Carlson is...

  • As COVID Surges, Health Officials Try To Balance Public Buy-In With Stricter Measures

    Johnathan Hettinger|Oct 14, 2020

    Montana has set multiple new records for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the past week, and now ranks among the top states in the nation in daily new cases per capita. Hospitals in some of Montana’s largest cities are at or near capacity, while health care providers are pleading with people to heed public health advice. Public health departments’ say they aren’t able to keep up with contact tracing and feel powerless in the face of politically charged resistance to masks and social distancing. “Right now, the biggest challenge is [tha...

  • Are You Ready to See The Juniors And Seniors Battle It Out Nov. 8 Sidney?

    Oct 14, 2020

    The annual Powderpuff game is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m. at Swanson Field. This event is a fundraiser for the Sidney High School Close Up group. The $5 admission fee will assist the club on their trip to Washington D.C. in April. Don’t forget to check out the concessions stand for some good treats while you enjoy the game....

  • Larry J. Tveit, Sr, 85 Sidney, MT

    Oct 14, 2020

    Funeral services for Larry J. Tveit, Sr., 85, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Reverend M.J. Nicolaus, PH. D officiating. Interment was at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Dawson Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendive, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolence...

  • Gene Carr, 43 Fairview, MT

    Oct 14, 2020

    Funeral services for Gene Carr, 43, Fairview, MT are at 2 p.m., MST, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Interment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, E. Fairview, ND. Visitation was 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, and one hour prior to the funeral under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gene passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at his...

  • James Pritzkau, 78 Sidney, MT

    Oct 14, 2020

    Funeral services for James Pritzkau, 78, Sidney, MT is at 2 p.m. MST, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at Sidney Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Interment will take place in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT and one hour prior to the funeral under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James passed away Saturday,...

  • (Updated October16, 2020) Red Cross Blood Drive Sidney Oct. 20

    Oct 14, 2020

    (Updated October 16, 2020): The Red Cross Blood Drive that was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, Sidney has been cancelled due to complications. There should be another blood drive in January of next year. (Original story) A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St, SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or 1-800-733-2767 or vis...

  • So Little Time, So Many Multi-Taskers

    Don Smies|Oct 14, 2020

    These days, people are bombarded with devices that can help accomplish more in less time. With people spending an average of about 75 minutes in their vehicles every day, unfortunately, other activities-from talking to the kids to eating dinner- often take place behind the wheel. Experts estimate that drivers are doing something potentially distracting more than 15% of the time their vehicles are in motion. If you’re driving your vehicle, you are already multitasking. At a minimum you are: operating a piece of heavy machinery at high speed; n...

  • Library Hosts Spooky Fun for Halloween!

    Kelly Reisig|Oct 14, 2020

    Sidney - Are you ready for Halloween? The Sidney-Richland County Library will have several choices for everyone to have some spooky fun! • Show off your Halloween costume! Whether you are big or small, everyone can participate! Just send us your picture by email or PM on our Facebook page. Every entry automatically has a chance to win a prize. Four people will each win 1 dozen jack-o-lantern face cookies for your special Halloween celebration! Check back often as we add new pictures to our album of costumes on our Facebook page. • Stop by the...

  • Melby Joins Stockman Bank As Commercial Loan Officer

    Ladan Ricketts|Oct 14, 2020

    Sidney – Veronica Melby has joined Stockman Bank as a commercial loan officer for the Sidney market. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing commercial loans, as well as assisting clients with their lending and credit needs. Melby brings over 11 years of banking experience to this position, which includes branch management, personal banking, customer relations, lending and business development. Her past banking experience will be an asset to Stockman Bank and will help expand their commercial loan portfolios. Melby resides in S...

  • Community Flu Vaccination Clinics Being Offered In October McKenzie Co.

    Oct 14, 2020

    Upper Missouri District Health is hosting several community vaccination clinics for $25 or billed through insurance with a copy of your insurance card. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 12-6 p.m., McKenzie County Public Works Building Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Watford City Civic Center Walk In Clinic School district vaccination clinic details for students of McKenzie County School District #1 - visit https://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us, click on Departments, Health Services and Flu Shot Information. Flu vaccine consent form, visit ht...

  • Deadline For Census Contest Extended

    Kelly Reisig|Oct 14, 2020

    Sidney - The deadline for the Census Contest has been extended to Oct. 31! Thanks to an Instagrant from the @LOR Foundation, 12 lucky people will win $100 in Sidney Chamber Bucks! Entering is easy! All you have to do is text a picture of the confirmation page when you complete the census! Mention another person’s name in your entry and you both have a chance to win! Don’t forget that thousands of community dollars are on the line for every single person that is not included in the 2020 census! An incomplete census count will mean less mon...

  • Left In The Dark Again

    Lois Stephens|Oct 14, 2020

    When life flows along as we expect, we take electricity for granted. The refrigerator hums along on its own, a flick of the finger lights up a room, water splashes out of the tap on demand, and we enjoy hot showers whenever we require them. Coffeepots perk up their amazing brew each morning and our satisfaction knows no bounds. However, when the power flickers out, we are jolted out of our complacency in half a nanosecond, especially if one gets caught in the shower, or heaven forbid, the power goes off about the same time my husband expects...

  • Letters To The Editor

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dear Editor: I have followed Austin Knudsen since 2011, his 1st year in office. I have personally known Austin for several years. Austin and his wife, Christie, have a great family. One thing I am confident about Austin is that he will be tough on crime. As Roosevelt County Attorney, Austin has worked hard to fight the drug problem and bring those responsible to justice. Austin is a strong supporter of law enforcement; so don’t believe the lies told by his opponent. Austin Knudsen is pro-life, pro-family, pro 2nd Amendment, pro-property r...

  • Area Sports Action

    Oct 14, 2020

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  • Governor Bullock Directs $200M in Coronavirus Relief Funds to Boost UI Trust Fund, Lower Fees for Montana Businesses

    Oct 14, 2020

    MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced he is directing $200 million in state Coronavirus Relief Funds to effectively double the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and prevent the thousands of Montana businesses who pay into unemployment insurance from experiencing an 85 percent spike in their tax rate. “Montana businesses have already been hit hard once due to COVID-19 and its economic impacts. The last thing we want is to see them hit hard twice by significantly increasing unemployment insurance rates,” Governor Bullock said. “Boos...

  • Burgum Announces Changes To County Risk Levels, Recommended Gathering Sizes To Slow COVID-19

    Oct 14, 2020

    Oct. 14 - Bismarck - With active COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum today announced updates to the ND Smart Restart guidelines to help reverse the trend and reduce the spread of coronavirus in communities. “We can better target the source of community spread of COVID-19 by reducing the recommended size limits for gatherings while also collaborating with communities to promote social distancing, wearing face coverings and practicing good hand hygiene to save lives and livelihoods,” Burgum said. Effective 5 p.m.,...

  • Eddie Joslin, 81, Sidney MT

    Oct 14, 2020

    Funeral services for Eddie Joslin, 81, of Sidney MT, are at 10:00 AM (MST) Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Sidney Assembly of God Church with Pastor Jay Cummins officiating. Interment will take place in the Sidney Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. E...