Week of December 31, 2025
Week of December 31, 2025
HELENA – On Dec. 4, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission set the Montana hunting regulations for 2026 and 2027. In doing so, it made a variety of changes to address concerns about nonresident hunting pressure and mule deer numbers. “The commission’s actions were a culmination of a lengthy process that started this past summer with public meetings around the state,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Christy Clark. “Both the commission and FWP heard a lot of input from hunters, landowners and the public. This input was...
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Virgil Hill and his company Quicksilver Hill Sports & Entertainment will host the Virgil Hill Inaugural Boxing Title Fight on April 25, 2026 at the Great Northern Events Center located at 202 1st Ave E in Williston. Hill and his wife Denean traveled to Williston and spoke with local media at the venue on Dec. 27. Hill is a local boxing legend and started his career in Williston. He is a 1984 Olympic silver medalist and five-time world champion. He was inducted into the Boxing all of Fame in...
North Dakota State University Extension will again host the Field to Fork webinar series starting in February 2026. Experts from across the region will provide information about growing, preserving and preparing specialty-crop fruits and vegetables safely in this 11th annual webinar series. The Field to Fork Wednesday webinars will begin Feb. 11. The webinars will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. CDT through April 15. The webinars are archived for later viewing, but participating in the live...
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting a Cropland Grazing Summit on Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Richland County Extension Office. This summit will highlight how to integrate livestock into cropland and how to implement custom and cropland grazing opportunities. The event will feature presentations, including, “Cropping Systems, Annual Forage Grazing, and Custom Grazing Options,” from Douglas Landblom, NDSU DREC Beef Cattle & Integrated Systems Specialists. Landblom will cover annual forage grazing and potential crop production...
HELENA - The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is encouraging producers, agribusiness professionals, and industry partners to register for the Agriculture Labor Summit, scheduled for Jan. 21–22, at the Northern Hotel, Billings. This first-of-its-kind event will focus on addressing the agricultural labor shortage. Developed in response to feedback gathered during MSGA’s Producer Profitability Initiative listening sessions, the Agriculture Labor Summit was created to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing Montana...
The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) is seeking public input on the needs for agricultural research and education in the state. SBARE provides the legislature and governor with recommendations on how North Dakota State University Extension and the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station can address critical needs and maximize the return on the state’s investments. SBARE will prepare recommendations for the 2027 legislative session by receiving input from stakeholder groups and individuals. All...
The price of oil is down and so is your mood…. You’re feeling a little peeked and you wonder if something is going around, or maybe it is just an early case of spring fever? Here are some McKenzie County happenings that might make you forget we still have three months until spring! All times listed are central. On Jan. 2, bring your needlework – crochet, embroidery, etc….and if you need a little help with your project, there will be people to assist. Converse, snack and sew! The Wintering Well event will be held at the McKenzie County...
The St. Joseph’s 75th Annual Mardi Gras will be Jan 31st and Feb 1st in the St. Joseph gum and O’Neill Hall. This event is St. Jsoeph’s Church and School biggest fundraiser of the year. Saturday events a lunch that begins at 11:00 and includes a Slushburger, chips, pie and coffee or pop for $6.00. The live auction begins at 1:00 and includes a variety of items to bid on including homemade quilts, gift packages and many more items. Bingo starts at 4:00 and runs to 7:00 and a Bake Sale in O’Neill Hall form 11:00 until 4:00 Sunday is the...
Memorial services for Diana will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David officiating. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from Noon to 3:00 PM at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. The service will be recorded and uploaded as soon as available on Diana's obituary page on www.fulkersons.com. Fulkerson...
Funeral Services for Willow Rice were held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Bill Buckley officiating. A luncheon followed the burial at the Zion Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and sharing. Willow was laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, ND. Visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, and one hour prior to services at the Zion Lutheran...
Sidney – This year marks a special milestone as 100 years of banking is celebrated in our community. While Stockman Bank has proudly served the community since 1980 and under its current name since 1998, they honor the long history in Sidney that began with Richland National Bank in 1925 - a history of service, growth, and commitment to the people of eastern Montana. Stockman Bank’s deep roots in Sidney started with the original founders of Richland National Bank—Axel Nelson, J.S. Day, Ira M. Alling, and Dr. I.J. Peterson—who in 1925...
Steinbeisser Ranch, Sidney, was inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall & Wall of Fame (MPRHWF) at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center, Sept. 27, being honored as one of the Great Montana Ranches. MPRHWF is dedicated to honoring Montana professional cowboys and cowgirls who exemplify Montana western heritage. Their monument site is located near the entrance of MetraPark Arena, Billings, and includes an 18’ bronze sculpture of six-time World Champion bronc rider Dan Mortensen, and granite...
As 2025 comes to a close, Sidney Health Center is reflecting on a year marked by national recognition, expanded services, and meaningful investments in the future of healthcare for the MonDak region. Throughout the year, the organization remained focused on its mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care close to home—ensuring rural patients have access to the services and expertise they need. National Recognition Highlights Commitment to Quality Sidney Health Center received several national and state honors in 2025, underscoring...
Founded in 1925 in Glendive, Montana, Reynolds Market began as a partnership between Frank Reynolds and John Marman — two young men with eighth-grade educations but an abundance of determination, business sense, and work ethic. What started as a single store in Glendive quickly grew to serve multiple communities across eastern Montana and neighboring areas. Today, Reynolds Market remains locally owned and operated, still rooted in the same family and community values that built it nearly a century ago. From its earliest days, Reynolds...
Scooter’s Coffee opened a new location in Sidney. The the drive-thru location at 1410 S Central Ave. hosted a grand opening Feb. 28. Scooter’s Coffee, is best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries. The drive-thru location is owned and operated by Leif and Teresa Anderson. Morning customers celebrated the Rustic Revival ribbon cutting on Saturday, Jan. 25. The Reloved Boutique held their ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 120 E. Main St., Sidney. The Reloved Boutique is a children’s...
The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is coming to Sidney as part of a state-wide effort launched by the NFC in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. The goal is to bring free, outdoor Fitness Courts designed to provide a full-body workout using body-weight exercises to people of all ages and fitness levels. Stephanie Ridl, City of Sidney Parks superintendent, was contacted by the NFC last year and saw the fitness court as an opportunity to fill a gap in the parks system by...
Richland County Transit (RCT) has received one of the highest honors in Montana public transportation, being named the 2025 Montana Transit System of the Year. The award was presented in May at the Montana Transit Association’s Annual Spring Conference, a gathering of transit professionals from across the state held to celebrate excellence and innovation in transit service. This recognition by the Montana Transit Association underscores RCT’s outstanding commitment to serving the residents of Richland County with dependable, accessible,...
Guy Melby, Sidney/Fairview/Lambert high school wrestling coach, received the AAU National Coach of the Year award at the Black Hills Folkstyle World Championship in Rapid City, SD, Sunday, April 6. “I wasn’t ready and wasn’t going to go,” said Melby of the South Dakota tournament. “Nick Lonski said ‘No, you’ve got to go. I’m not supposed to tell you, but you’ve got to go’.” He has been the head wrestling coach in Sidney for 39 years, and during that time has attained some impressive accomplishments including leading his...
Scott Herring was sworn in as Seventh Judicial District Judge, Monday, March 31, at the Richland County Law and Justice Center. “This district has produced some of the most outstanding judges in the state. From them, I’ve learned the respect and dignity of the court and the law. I will do my utmost to serve the district and residents of Richland County,” Herring...
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