Week of June 3, 2026
Week of June 3, 2026
North Dakota’s free fishing weekend is June 6-7. All residents 16 and older can fish any North Dakota water without a license. Residents 15 and younger do not need a fishing license at any time of year. The weekend provides a great opportunity to try fishing for the first time or take someone new. Information on regulations, where to fish and what equipment is needed and is available on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at...
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Fairview High School athletes continued a strong postseason run with several podium finishes at the divisional track and field meet held May 22–23. Trey Linam led the Fairview boys' team by capturing the divisional title in pole vault with a winning height of 11 feet. For the Fairview girls' team, Averi Riedel recorded multiple top finishes, highlighted by a third-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles with a personal-record time of 49.23. Riedel also placed third in the 400-meter dash, fourth...
When Tim Goodwin won first last weekend in Underwood, ND, after a long string of second-place finishes, his victory held far more meaning than any other. A year before, to the day, Tim and his team was struck by a drunk driver in a head-on collision heading home to the next race after the Underwood race. Both his legs were shattered and required surgery. Despite his injuries, Tim fought his way back to the races and was able to compete in the latter part of the 2025 season. Tim's father raced...
Sidney High School Wrestling Coach Guy Melby has assembled his 39th Annual Eagle Wrestling Camps for June 13-18 for wrestlers from beginners through 12th grade. Wrestlers will train under Melby, who is a HSACA National Coach of the Year; 13x MT Coach of the Year; Western MT College Hall of Fame; AAU Coaches Hall of Fame and Sidney Eagle Wrestling Coach for 40 years and winning 13 championships during his career. Assisting Melby will be Gresh Jones, originally from Sidney, and is the head wrestling coach at the University of Jamestown, and...
Sidney High School State Track and Field Results May 28-30-Laurel Sports Complex Men’s Results 400 Meters 12. Brody Keysor 1600 Meters 9. Carter Heggem 3200 Meters 11. Carter Heggem 300m Hurdles 8. Gradin Sukut 4x400 Relay 9. Ethan King, Gradin Sukut, Dyson Romo, Brody Keysor Shot Put 5. Kade Samuelson Discus 4. Kade Samuelson Javelin 3. Ty Schepens High Jump Carter Heggem Pole Vault 12. Morgan Reid Long Jump 21. Rhys Larson Triple Jump 5. Rhys Larson Women’s Results 800 Meters 11. Camryn Franck 3200 Meters 16. Kenzie Koch 100m Hurdles...
More than 20 years ago, fourth generation Montanan and Lambert-native Gillette Vaira was a 10-year member of the Lambert Hi-Liters 4-H Club, which led her to opportunities to serve as a State 4-H Ambassador Officer and other roles throughout the state and nation. Now as a professional with almost two decades of experience in communication strategy and public engagement roles, she is taking over as the Montana 4-H Foundation's Director and Development Officer. She brings a depth of experience...
This year, the ARS-MSU Dryland Field Day will be taking place on Thursday, June 25 at the ARS and MSU research farms. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. at the ARS research farm with the first presentation starting at 9 a.m. There will be nine presentations given and one pesticide point available for participants. The day will conclude at the MSU research farm with a meal that is being provided courtesy of the Richland County Extension Office. Everyone is welcome to attend. The USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) and Montana State...
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 9, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Please make an appointment in advance as there is limited availability for walk-ins. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit...
Our little angel, Jerrie Claire, was given her wings on May 15, 2026, at age 7. Born in Paducah, KY, she was destined to do great things and touch lives. Jerrie Claire was affectionately known as "Maqual" or "Lil JC" by those who love and miss her so much. Dancing and playing with her sisters and her dog "Duke" were her favorite things to do. Picking flowers, loving on animals, and making someone smile was how she spent her days. Her beautiful blue eyes were full of curiosity and mischief....
Lance Albert Renville, beloved husband, father, son, brother, veteran, and community leader, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Sanford Health, Fargo, ND, at the age of 58. Memorial Services for Lance will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1 p.m., at The Ag Expo, Watford City, ND, with Mark Honstein officiating. Refreshments will follow the service at The Ag Expo for a time of fellowship and sharing. Military Honors will be provided by the Carl E Rogen American Legion Post #29,...
Carolyn Elaine Babcock, 82, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT with family by her side. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Bill Buckley officiating. Carolyn will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, ND. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson...
Betty Kay Thrams, 71 peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Center in Sidney, MT with family by her side. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Betty will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship. Visitation will be held for an hour before the service. Fulkerson...
Joan "JoAnn" Schmitt, 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Hillsboro, OR, with family by her side. Memorial Services were Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Deacan Mitch officiating. A luncheon followed Memorial Services. Joan was laid to rest in the Newlon Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
LeVon (Swede) Priny Schlenz was born April 13, 1935, and passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in San Juan Capistrano, CA surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Peoples Congregational Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Sione Fungalie officiating. LeVon will be laid to rest in the Richland Memorial Park in Sidney, MT. Family and friends are warmly invited to stay afterward for a luncheon, fellowship, and the sharing of stories....
Carol Ann “Stoveland” Kaminski, 71, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Suncoast Hospice Center, Palm Harbor, FL. Memorial Services for Carol will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND, with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. A luncheon will follow the services at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home for a time of fellowship and sharing. Carol will be laid to rest at Zoar Cemetery, Arnegard, ND. The service will be recorded and uploaded as soon as it is available directly...
Dorothy A Rogers, 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St Vincent's Hospital in Billings, MT surrounded by family. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 am at the People's Congregational church in Sidney, Montana, with pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. A Luncheon will follow for a time of fellowship and sharing. Dorothy's service will be recorded and uploaded directly on her page once it is available. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is...
Recent rains have provided some needed relief from dusty conditions across much of North Dakota. The effects of strong winds and dry soils have been a visible challenge for farmers during spring planting and have been an unpleasant companion to outdoor activities. Dusty conditions can also pose cattle health challenges that producers should be aware of, according to Dr. Jake Galbreath, North Dakota State University Extension veterinarian. Dust is usually trapped in the upper airway by mucus, which is then moved upwards by tiny hairlike cells...
More than 20 years ago, fourth generation Montanan and Lambert-native Gillette Vaira was a 10-year member of the Lambert Hi-Liters 4-H Club, which led her to opportunities to serve as a State 4-H Ambassador Officer and other roles throughout the state and nation. Now as a professional with almost two decades of experience in communication strategy and public engagement roles, she is taking over as the Montana 4-H Foundation’s Director and Development Officer. She brings a depth of experience and intergenerational passion for 4-H that traces...
Spring conditions are creating challenges for ranchers in the 2026 grazing season. Below-average temperatures have delayed cool-season forage growth. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor map released May 14, only 2% of the state is in drought, and 9% is abnormally dry. However, the entire state has received below-average precipitation over the last 60 days. Many areas are 50% or less than normal, with areas in the McKenzie and Mountrail counties at less than 10% of normal. "Unfortunately, we...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $65 million in funding this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIG is supported by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA), which increased funding for farm bill conservation programs, like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which funds CIG. The WFTCA strengthens the ability of USDA’s Natural...
Much of the High Plains is experiencing varying intensities of drought, and North Dakota has had below normal precipitation all year. While never an easy decision to make, cow-calf producers may need to decrease herd size during drought conditions to reflect a decrease in pasture carrying capacity, according to Lacey Quail, North Dakota State University Extension livestock management specialist. "Reproduction is the largest driver of profitability in the cow herd," says Quail, "so it is...
An exciting opportunity is coming to Sidney since Fresh Harvest purchased the former Nortana Grain property, April 16. Fresh Harvest will process red lentils, and will be the first in the country to produce atta, a flour made from durum wheat used in flatbreads such as naan. One of the first things that had to be determined was the quality of atta that could be obtained from durum wheat grown locally. A pilot was done last summer, and Montana’s excellent quality wheat ultimately created...
Watford City has a sensational lineup of entertainment for this year’s McKenzie County Fair, running from June 17-20 at the McKenzie County Ag Expo. Themed “Stars, Stripes, and Fair Nights”, the fair celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Fair goers can enjoy free admission to the county fair. The Olaf Leiseth Memorial Draft Horse Show will start the week with its free demonstration of horsepower. Drafts and drivers will exhibit their skills in several challenges and courses. FFA and 4-H events will take place each morning, and projects...
This year, the ARS-MSU Dryland Field Day will be taking place on Thursday, June 25 at the ARS and MSU research farms. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. at the ARS research farm with the first presentation starting at 9 a.m. There will be nine presentations given and one pesticide point available for participants. The day will conclude at the MSU research farm with a meal that is being provided courtesy of the Richland County Extension Office. Everyone is welcome to attend. The USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) and Montana State...
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