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|Jun 3, 2026
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...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jun 3, 2026
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...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jun 3, 2026
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 b...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jun 3, 2026
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 will be...
Katelyn Sponheim|May 27, 2026
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...
Katelyn Sponheim|May 6, 2026
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...
Katelyn Sponheim|May 6, 2026
The RC Rough Riders, Richland County's 4-H Horse Program, hosted "Halters for Heroes" on April 24 at the Sidney Saddle Club. As part of the event, halters and leads were given to the police and sheriff's department to keep in patrol vehicles in the event of a loose horse. Senior member Kirsten Kraft, daughter of Police Chief Mark Kraft, demonstrated to the officers able to attend how to safely approach a horse and secure a halter on the animal. After her demonstration, multiple horses and...
Katelyn Sponheim|May 6, 2026
Now serving his second term as Williston Basin Speedway President, Bland Bohannon is anxiously anticipating this racing season. Along with his Vice President Tim Goodwin, Treasurer Mort Blotsky, Secretary Christie Minton, and board members Travis Jensen, Brandon Brooks, Jacob Boltz, Jessical Prescott-Wood, and Briggs Christensen, he has put together another season of sensational races and continued venue improvements to bring the area fans the best entertainment for their buck in the Bakken. A...
Katelyn Sponheim|May 6, 2026
The RC Rough Riders, Richland County’s 4-H Horse Program, hosted “Halters for Heroes” on April 24 at the Sidney Saddle Club. As part of the event, halters and leads were given to the police and sheriff’s department to keep in patrol vehicles in the event of a loose horse. Senior member Kirsten Kraft, daughter of Police Chief Mark Kraft, demonstrated to the officers able to attend how to safely approach a horse and secure a halter on the animal. After her demonstration, multiple horses and fellow 4-H members were on hand to help deputie...
Katelyn Sponheim|May 6, 2026
When Donetta Asbeck asked Fairview School’s Superintendent Luke Kloker and High School Principal Brandy Spitzer-Tjelde on April 24 if she could leave to gather meals for her husband Pat, Fairview Assistant Fire Chief, and the fire crews fighting a bale fire at the Bar JV Ranch, they were quick to offer the school cafeteria’s assistance. Staci Skogas and her cafeteria staff jumped at the opportunity to aid the community’s volunteer fire fighters and added over 20 to-go containers of spaghetti, salad, and fresh strawberries to their lunch workl...
Katelyn Sponheim|Apr 29, 2026
When Donetta Asbeck asked Fairview School's Superintendent Luke Kloker and High School Principal Brandy Spitzer-Tjelde on April 24 if she could leave to gather meals for her husband Pat, Fairview Assistant Fire Chief, and the fire crews fighting a bale fire at the Bar JV Ranch, they were quick to offer the school cafeteria's assistance. Staci Skogas and her cafeteria staff jumped at the opportunity to aid the community's volunteer fire fighters and added over 20 to-go containers of spaghetti, sa...
Katelyn Sponheim|Apr 22, 2026
Those who live in the MonDak region, eastern Montana and western North Dakota, are used to drought. Something about the area's geography seems to encourage clouds to empty more on the far side of the Badlands in North Dakota and beyond Miles City, Montana. Karolin Jappe, McKenzie Co. Emergency Manager, is no stranger to severe weather systems moving in. While tornadoes have always been a concern, Jappe has extensive experience dealing with the many disasters that have occurred during her 12...
Katelyn Sponheim|Apr 8, 2026
After serving as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, Kathy Pedersen has returned to her hometown of Fairview, MT, to serve the community through her new caretaking service; "Do Better At Home". Kathy offers a wide array of home care solutions, including personal care, dementia care, transportation, Alzheimer's care, medication management, respite care, doctor appointment assistance, comfort care, meal preparation, light cleaning, patient advocation, post-surgery care, and foot care. Along...
Katelyn Sponheim|Mar 25, 2026
Starch your jeans and polish your boots; Watford City is again hosting 8th Annual PRCA Extreme Bares & Broncs event this March 27-28 at the McKenzie County Ag Expo. Smith Pro Rodeo, and the stock contractors they have partnered with, will have their best buckers on hand for 70 of the top riders from the U.S., Canada, and Australia. With an additional 20,000addedthisyear,20,000 added this year, 20,000addedthisyear,90,000 is on the line for the competitors! Three former world champions, 27 riders who have competed at the National...
Katelyn Sponheim|Mar 11, 2026
Every March, the Agriculture Council of America rolls out Ag Week; this year it falls from 15 21, with Ag Day itself on the 24th. Ag Week aims to celebrate and recognize the contributions and dedication of producers across the country to provide food, fuel, and fiber products for our country, and beyond. Events take place across the United States to educate the public on farmers' and ranchers' invaluable efforts to not only maintain, but constantly improve, their operations as our world...
Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 25, 2026
At this year’s MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show in Sidney, Farmers Choice will be presenting on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. on their technology that helps producers get the most out of their equipment, time, and fields. UpTerra, retailed by Farmer’s Choice, is a device that is bolted into the main line of an irrigation pivot. Agronomic traits, such as root development, early season vigor, and yield potential, are largely influenced by a crop’s growing environment. TerraFlow helps mitigate plant stress, improving agronomics for stronger, more resil...
Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 25, 2026
Dr. Sam Wyffels, Animal & Range Sciences Department assistant professor at Montana State University, will be speaking at this year's Ag Days & Trade Show Event March 5-7 in Sidney He is scheduled to speak Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m. at the Richland County Event Center. His research interests "are focused on enhancing the environmental and economic sustainability of beef cattle production systems in Montana. Specifically, incorporating precision ag. technology to beef cattle production, grazing...
Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 25, 2026
Michael Wunsch, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center plant pathologist, will be one of the speakers at this year's Ag Days & Trade Show, March 5-7 event in Sidney. He will speak at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Richland County Event Center. As a plant pathologist, Michael Wunsch conducts crop disease management research in dry beans, soybeans and other broadleaf crops with the goal of improving crop profitability under disease pressure. He will be discussing irrigation management for dry...
Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 25, 2026
Dynneson Ranch was honored at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Banquet and 110th-Anniversary Celebration, on Jan. 19 with the Agriculture Award. This award celebrates Chamber members who serve the community through agriculture and work to bring the public and agriculture together. Keith and his wife, Tammy, daughters Katelyn Dynneson Larson with her husband Russel Larson and children Connor and Cora; and Alexis Dynneson-Prevost with her husband Trent Prevost and children Paysen and Styer, work together to aid the Chamber in any idea...
Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 18, 2026
Dynneson Ranch was honored at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Banquet and 110th-Anniversary Celebration, on Jan. 19 with the Agriculture Award. This award celebrates Chamber members who serve the community through agriculture and work to bring the public and agriculture together. Keith and his wife, Tammy, daughters Katelyn Dynneson Larson with her husband Russel Larson and children Connor and Cora; and Alexis Dynneson-Prevost with her husband Trent Prevost and children Paysen and S...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 28, 2026
Feb. 4, the 73rd National Hard Spring Wheat Show will open at the Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center, Williston, ND, where scientists, producers, financial advisors, and agricultural professionals will gather to share the latest developments and information vital to the wheat industry in North Dakota and surrounding region. The Wheat Show will begin at 7 a.m. with the free "Ag Appreciation Breakfast" sponsored by American State Bank and Trust. At 8:15 a.m., Williams County Commissioner...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 28, 2026
Evan Shout is Maverick Ag co-founder and chief financial officer, an agriculture business consulting and risk management firm in Canada. He also sits as co-founder and lead coach at Farmer Coach, an education and executive coaching program for primary producers in both Canada and the U.S. These organizations fall under the Hebert Group of companies, which also includes Hebert Grain Ventures, a 42,000-acre grain and oilseed operation in southeast Saskatchewan, where he sits as chief financial...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 28, 2026
Feb. 4, the 73rd National Hard Spring Wheat Show will open at the Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center, Williston, ND, where scientists, producers, financial advisors, and agricultural professionals will gather to share the latest developments and information vital to the wheat industry in North Dakota and surrounding region. The Wheat Show will begin at 7 a.m. with the free "Ag Appreciation Breakfast" sponsored by American State Bank and Trust. At 8:15 a.m., Williams County Commissioner...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 28, 2026
Evan Shout is Maverick Ag co-founder and chief financial officer, an agriculture business consulting and risk management firm in Canada. He also sits as co-founder and lead coach at Farmer Coach, an education and executive coaching program for primary producers in both Canada and the U.S. These organizations fall under the Hebert Group of companies, which also includes Hebert Grain Ventures, a 42,000-acre grain and oilseed operation in southeast Saskatchewan, where he sits as chief financial officer. The goal of Hebert Group is to leave the...
Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 28, 2026
The 73rd National Hard Spring Wheat Show begins Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center, Williston. Andrew Friskop, NDSU Cereal Extension Plant pathologist, will be discussing wheat disease trends studied in North Dakota over the past decade, and which ones are most concerning to producers and scientists. Through the IPM survey efforts, he has noticed downward trends in fungal leaf spots such as tan spot and attributes this to longer rotations away from wheat, better...