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The James Memorial Art Center is holding a membership drive that began Dec. 1, and will conclude Feb. 29. An anonymous donor has generously offered to match all membership fees collected within this three-month period, dollar for dollar, as a donation to the James Memorial Preservation Society. Several tiers are available, starting at an annual student or senior membership for $25. Some of the benefits include art class discounts, monthly eNews, monthly postcards announcing new exhibits, and being an integral piece of our mission of preserving...
Fans of the iconic Fairview Lift Bridge, or history in general, will delight in the new “Fairview Lift Bridge, 110 Years of History” which is now available for just $15 at Merchants Bank, 216 S. Ellery and Page Turners, 214 S. Central, Fairview; Books on Broadway, 121/2 W. Broadway, Williston, and The Roundup, 111 W. Main, Sidney. Dozens of great photos, which were submitted by many different people, showcase the varying stages of the Fairview Lift Bridge. From stories of the actual construction of the bridge and tunnel, to tales of riding the...
The Watford City Oiler’s Girls 12 & Under team won the North Dakota state hockey tournament March 9-11 in Devils Lake. The 13 Watford City girls that make up the team have been playing hockey at their best since Nov. 11, 2022. Months of travel, playing on the weekends, and after school from the Rough Rider Center to rinks as far as Devils Lake came to a culmination in February. They did not have to win any certain number of games as every team in the league qualifies for the state championships. They did, however, go on an 11-game winning s...
Sidney wrestling standout and University of Providence (Great Falls) 141 pounder Aden Graves returned to his home town for a dual against Dickinson State University on Jan. 9. UP beat DSU 47-3. The high school dual results were Sidney 28 - Williston 41, Williston 58 - Glasgow 16 and Sidney 42 - Glasgow 24....
On Jan. 22 a 2020 Kubota M5, driven by Lester LaDue, Trenton, ND, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 1804 at slow speed approximately 1 mile west of Trenton, ND. A 2009 Freightliner, driven by Michael McGrath, Benton, AR, was traveling eastbound behind the Kubota and two other vehicles. The two vehicles passed the Kubota in the left lane. The freightliner began to pass the Kubota in the left lane as well. The Kubota began to turn left onto 147th Ave NW. The Kubota was struck by the Freightliner. Both the Kubota and Freightliner came to rest in the...
The 71st annual Hard Spring Wheat Show takes place Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center. The show is always packed with excellent speakers, good food, and the most up-to-date information for area farmers and ranchers and this year is no exception. Start the day off at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast sponsored by American State Bank & Trust followed by a welcome from Sam Funk, Williston Research Extension Center director, and Brian Kase, Wheat Show treasurer. Williams...
The Williams County Sheriff's Office is searching for Roger Shelton, a missing 61-year-old man. He was last seen on Friday evening, Jan. 5 in a residential area west of Williston near the intersection of Hwy 2 and 146th Ave. NW. Roger is 5′2″ and has brown eyes and brown hair. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Shelton, you are asked to contact the Williams County Sheriff's Office at 701-577-7700....
8 Bismarck Rotary - JV Results for Sidney, Jan. 6 JV 95C: Eli Lonski's place is 3rd and has scored 12.5 team points. Quarterfinal - Jameson Dombeck (Moorhead) won by decision over Eli Lonski (Sidney) (Dec 7-2) Cons. Round 1 - Eli Lonski (Sidney) received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Semi - Eli Lonski (Sidney) won by tech fall over Beckem Dick (Fargo South) (TF 19-4) 3rd Place Match - Eli Lonski (Sidney) won by fall over Ty Volk (Devils Lake) (Fall 1:06) JV 107D: Tyson Syth's place is 1st and has...
Bismarck - Retired joint supervisor of the Williston Research Extension Center and Eastern Ag Research Center, Jerald "Jerry" Bergman, was honored by the North Dakota Irrigation Association (NDIA) with the Irrigation Excellence Award. This award, given annually by the NDIA to individuals who exhibit leadership, outstanding service, and advancement in the irrigation industry in North Dakota, was presented Dec. 7 during the 60th annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop, Bismarck. For nearly 50 years, Bergman has been...
Sam Funk is an expert in farm and ranch management, agricultural policy and evaluation of on-farm technology adoption. Funk will join North Dakota State University as director of the Williston Research Extension Center. He began his appointment on Dec. 18. “Dr. Funk brings a wealth of experience and expertise in production economics to the center,” says Greg Lardy, NDSU Agricultural Affairs vice president. “He is a recognized expert in farm and ranch management, agricultural policy and evaluation of on-farm technology adoption.” Prior to join...
Williston - Mike Palmer isn't afraid of getting knocked down in life or boxing. It's getting back up that's important. Palmer, 66, began his illustrious career in the oilfield and boxing ring after graduating from Williston High School in 1975. "I just remember, for whatever reason, I was infatuated with the oilfield and pursued it," said Palmer. He started his journey in the family business, but eventually branched out on his own, starting Petroleum Services 20 years ago. The business, which...
Sam Funk is an expert in farm and ranch management, agricultural policy and evaluation of on-farm technology adoption. Funk will join North Dakota State University as director of the Williston Research Extension Center. He began his appointment on Dec. 18. "Dr. Funk brings a wealth of experience and expertise in production economics to the center," says Greg Lardy, NDSU Agricultural Affairs vice president. "He is a recognized expert in farm and ranch management, agricultural policy and...
Bismarck - Retired joint supervisor of the Williston Research Extension Center and Eastern Ag Research Center, Jerald "Jerry" Bergman, was honored by the North Dakota Irrigation Association (NDIA) with the Irrigation Excellence Award. This award, given annually by the NDIA to individuals who exhibit leadership, outstanding service, and advancement in the irrigation industry in North Dakota, was presented Dec. 7 during the 60th annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop,...
The Sidney/Fairview wrestling team will host a triangular dual against Glasgow and Williston on Jan. 9 at the Sidney High School gym. The event will also feature a dual between the University of Providence (Great Falls) and Dickinson State University. Sidney wrestling standouts Aden Graves (157 lbs.) and Zander Burnison (141 lbs.) both wrestle for University of Providence. Circle's Taylor Tugg wrestles for Dickinson State at 141 lbs. In addition Sidney's youth wrestlers will be recognized...
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, a brand-new mural was completed on the north exterior wall of Pizza House, Sidney. Local artist, Sam Rush, Multiple Impressions, began painting the mural Monday, Aug. 21. She was assigned the mural back in July. Rush often offers painting classes in Williston and is known for painting windows for businesses. This was the third new mural that Sidney's Tourism and Business Improvement District commissioned in town. The TBID is a part of the Sidney Chamber and supports...
Williston - One Million Cups (1MC) Williston has held its final meeting. The organization is disbanding at the end of 2023 in favor of a new independent group for entrepreneurs called Brew Your Business, (BYB) Williston. Williston has been a 1MC community for the past seven years. The first meeting was held in March 2017. “We felt that the 1 Million Cups program had run its course and we were ready to move onto a new format that will better service our entrepreneurs,” said Cyrena Weeks, Small Business Development Center, and a BYB organizer. Th...
• Enjoy thousands of holiday lights Nov. 25-Dec. 31, in over 75 displays every evening, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from inside your vehicle. • Tune to 107.1 for holiday music! Entry fee is $5 per car. • Check out the lighted photo op spots throughout the park. If in use, be courteous! Wait for the other party to finish before approaching. • Plan to come often? Buy a book of 10 single use passes for $40 (a $10 savings) from the Visitors Center, 212 34th St W. or call us at 701-774-9041. • You can also fill up your Holiday Lights Drive punch card and get a...
Williston – The City of Williston is seeking 10 participants for a focus group on infrastructure safety in Williston. The effort is part of the Infrastructure Safety Action Plan for which the City of Williston, with assistance from SRF Consulting and Interstate Engineering, has received funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Infrastructure Safety Action Plan will combine data about crashes and other transportation information with community input. This information will be used to prioritize transportation infrastructure p...
• Enjoy thousands of holiday lights Nov. 25-Dec. 31, in over 75 displays every evening, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from inside your vehicle. • Tune to 107.1 for holiday music! Entry fee is $5 per car. • Check out the lighted photo op spots throughout the park. If in use, be courteous! Wait for the other party to finish before approaching. • Plan to come often? Buy a book of 10 single use passes for $40 (a $10 savings) from the Visitors Center, 212 34th St W. or call us at 701-774-9041. • You can also fill up your Holiday Lights Drive punch card and get a...
Getting swiftly through December and there are still some fun Christmas events coming up in Williston. The Spring Lake Park Drive is continuing from 5:30-9:30 p.m. every day through Dec. 31. There will be take-and-go kids crafts, interactive exibits, an elf on the shelf bingo, photo station, and thousands of twinkling lights. Admission is $5 per car. Dec 16 will be a very busy day. There will by a Santa’s Workshop Craft and Vendor Show at the Raymond Family Community Center from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The first 100 kids get a free Christmas swag b...
Each year, the Williston City Commission and STAR Fund Advisory board allocate up to $50,000 for nonprofit groups and organizations to fund activities and projects that improve the quality of life in and around the Williston area. Grant recipients in the past include: Upper Missouri District Health Unit Safe Seats Program, Maah Daah Hey Trail, Williston Sea Lions, Western North Dakota Honor Flight and many others. The Community Enhancement Grant program is made possible through the Williston STAR Fund which was created to help provide...
Eagle Invitational Sidney Results 113 Lbs. Gordan Knapp 2nd Gordan Knapp (S) deceived a bye Gordan Knapp (S) pinned Will Merkel (CC) 2:40 Gordan Knapp (S) pinned Pierce Hurd (RC) 4:32 Gordan Knapp (S) pinned Logan Loaiza (PF) 1:59 Jake Glaser (D) dec. Gordan Knapp (S), 4-2 132 lbs. Brenner Mullin - 6th Brenner Mullin (S) pinned Michael Moorman (L) 2:41 Brenner Mullin (S) pinned Teagan Anderson (HP) 1:46 Brenner Mullin (S) pinned Logan Brown (RC) 4:30 Gage Glaser (D ) tec. fall Brenner Mullin...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association held their annual meeting last week at the Elks Lodge. The meeting included industry updates from the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and the Montana Stockgrowers Association. The annual Steer Scholarship recipient was also announced at the meeting. Annually, the MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association offers a Steer Scholarship to a 4-H member who is interested in participating in their first market beef project. This year the recipient was Jodi Albus....
The Williston Downtowners Annual Holiday Stroll is Friday, Dec. 8, from 5-8 p.m. The stroll has been going on for over 10 years and is a perfect time to get some Christmas shopping done while enjoying the music, art, and other sights that add to the atmosphere. This annual three-hour event has been a mainstay for downtown Williston. This year it will consist of sales along the two blocks on Main St. from 4th Ave.-2nd Ave. The hot cocoa contest between participating businesses is back. There will be seven different entries for the contest this...
Each year, the Williston City Commission and STAR Fund Advisory board allocate up to $50,000 for nonprofit groups and organizations to fund activities and projects that improve the quality of life in and around the Williston area. Grant recipients in the past include: Upper Missouri District Health Unit Safe Seats Program, Maah Daah Hey Trail, Williston Sea Lions, Western North Dakota Honor Flight and many others. The Community Enhancement Grant program is made possible through the Williston STAR Fund which was created to help provide...
