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There will be a Youth Pollinator Event put on for Alexander Public School 3rd and 4th graders at Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander. Youth involved with the event will help plant crops; learn about wildlife and conservation, and how to create a pollinator habitat. "We are hoping that this project will encourage kids to go outside and get them involved in wildlife habitat and conservation," says Rick Pokrzywinski, the McKenzie County Pheasants Forever Chapter president. The McKenzie County...
The Alexander Robotics team is busy perfecting their robot for an upcoming competition. The regional contest will be held this week and the team is hoping for a big win. If they advance from regionals, they will have a chance to compete in the North Dakota state competition in May. "The students are busy preparing for regionals and in addition to things that they've done in the past like our everyday building and design processing, we've hosted two scrimmages at the school and welcomed other rob...
Semi Final Game vs Crosby: Lost 6-5 in Overtime Period 1: Power Play Goal – Landon Schumacker Assist: Jaxson Franklin Period 2: Even Strength Goal – Logan Schumacker (Unassisted) Period 2: Even Strength Goal – Tate Wieferich (Unassisted) Period 3: Even Strength Goal – Landon Schumacker Assist: Logan Boyer Period 3: Power Play Goal – Jaxson Franklin Primary Assist: Braden Kindopp Secondary Assist: Mason Kindopp 3rd Place Game vs Langdon: Won 7-1 Period 1: Short Handed Goal – Jaxson Franklin Pr...
In June 2019, the McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) started two programs designed to help defray infrastructure costs for qualifying housing projects in McKenzie County. “Our goal has been simply to help generate incentive for more quality single family housing to be built, as that has been identified as one of the greatest barriers to further economic growth in our community. Once the funds are exhausted, we are not looking to continue the programs as we hope that the market will be able to take over getting the needed housing b...
If you live in the Alexander area of North Dakota, you've already heard of "Andrew's Small Engines". For those who have not, I was able to have a quick chat with Andrew related to his new business. The Noels' bought property near Alexander: during Andrew's time doing rabbinic jobs he noticed there was a need for a small engine repair shop. He and his wife moved to North Dakota, in 2018 after his wife had graduated from college, and he started in the oil field at the beginning of that same year....
Anita Wagner, age 81 passed away at her home on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Excelsior, MN. The Funeral Service for Anita will be held at 2:00pm MT, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Hettinger Lutheran Church in Hettinger, ND. Burial will be in the Hettinger Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed on the website www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com Anita Louise Ellefson Wagner was born in the home of Dr. Leonard and Twila Belle Ellefson in Hettinger, North Dakota on November 3, 1939,...
Jamie Anne Netzer was born Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to Jessica Mathern-Netzer and James Netzer, Sidney. She weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz. Maternal grandparents are Pat and Val Mathern and paternal grandparents are Don and Charlene Netzer. She joins sister Joey. Piper Ryan Heckler was born Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, to Pauline and Richard Heckler, Sidney. She weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz. She joins sister Reagan and brother Ryker. Daniel James Erickson was born Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, to DeRyen Young and Daniel Erickson, Poplar. He weighed 6 lbs., 1.2 oz....
Mass of Christian Burial for Taylen William Eggum, 18, Sidney, MT was held 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Visitation was 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Taylen William Eggum (Eggs) passed away Dec. 16, 2020 at...
Mass of Christian Burial for Taylen William Eggum, 18, of Sidney will be Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Richland County Event Center in Sidney with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Visitation is Sunday, December 27, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Taylen William Eggum (Eggs) passed away December...
Everest Rhys Rasmussen Everest Rhys Rasmussen was born Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, to KeeAnna and Alexander Rasmussen, Williston, ND. He weighed 9 lbs., 9.4 oz. Maternal grandparents are Darrall Lund and Stacy Johnston and paternal grandparents are Beth King and Randy Rasmussen. He joins sister Echo. William T. Fischer William T. Fischer was born Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, to Stephanie and Andrew Fischer, Watford City, ND. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. Maternal grandparents are Clara and Rafael Garcia and paternal grandparents are Greg Fischer and...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2020 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from units in the western third of the state. Samples from hunter-harvested deer taken will be tested from units 3A1, 3A2, 3A3 (that portion of the unit north of U.S. Highway 2), 3B1, 3C (that portion of the unit west of the Missouri River), 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2, 4A, 4B and 4C. Game and Fish wildlife veterinarian Dr. Charlie Bahnson said given the COVID situation, Game and...
On Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, there will be a Trunk or Treat Celebration event in Alexander and two Trunk or Treat events in Watford City. Kids of all ages are encouraged to stop by these locations and collect some Halloween treats and have some fun! The event in Alexander will start at 4 p.m. and wrap up around 7 p.m. at Alexander Public School. The Alexander FTC Robotics Team will be hosting and organizing about 35 trunks. There will also be a contest for the top three trunks in three different categories (funniest, scariest, and STEM). Th...
The Oliver County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Center. Team members are Breanna Hosman, Hebron; Olivia Klein, Max, and Reanna Schmidt, Katie Frank, Breanna Vosberg and Rylee Hintz, Center. Hosman received the Head of the Herd Award as the top-scoring individual in the 4-H division. The Oliver County team is coached by Rick Schmidt. The team will represent North Dakota at the National Invitational 4-H Range...
The Oliver County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Center. Team members are Breanna Hosman, Hebron; Olivia Klein, Max, and Reanna Schmidt, Katie Frank, Breanna Vosberg and Rylee Hintz, Center. Hosman received the Head of the Herd Award as the top-scoring individual in the 4-H division. The Oliver County team is coached by Rick Schmidt. The team will represent North Dakota at the National Invitational 4-H Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2021....
Jayce Robert Howard Jayce Robert Howard was born Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, to Taylor and Joshua Howard, Williston, ND. He weighed 7 lbs., 1.8 oz. Maternal grandparent is Robert Beck and paternal grandparent is Warren Howard. He joins sister Autumn and brothers Austin and Jayden. Brody Kyle Tanasse Brody Kyle Tanasse was born Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, to Amy and Kyle Tanasse, Fort Peck. He weighed 8 lbs, 9 oz. Maternal grandparents are Mike Chytka and Pamela Steel and paternal grandparents are Pat and Cindy Tanasse. He joins sister Karlie and...
Graveside service for William Dunn, 95, Fairview, MT were held 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. William "Bill" Ellsworth Dunn was born Aug. 16, 1925, Grenora, ND, to Thomas and Alma (Pederson) Dunn. Bill was the eldest of four children. He attended school in Alexander, ND and later...
Graveside service for William Dunn, 95, of Fairview, MT will be Friday, September 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Richland Memorial Park cemetery in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. William "Bill" Ellsworth Dunn was born on August 16, 1925, in Grenora, ND, to Thomas and Alma (Pederson) Dunn. Bill was the eldest of 4 children. He attended school in Alexander, ND and...
Farm Credit Services of North Dakota is proud to announce that it has awarded the Benefit Fund of the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems $3,869 as a recipient of the Rural Community Grant Fund (RCGF). The grant funds will help purchase additional equipment to expand telemedicine services. Lynn Welker, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) Public Relations and Fundraising, was pleased to accept the check from Farm Credit Services, and utilize the grant funds towards this equipment purchase....
The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander, has been adding more and more to the grounds, and now they have a brand new painted wall that depicts a colorful timeline of the area. The mural is located on the north wall of the museum. It includes paintings of Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea, and Lewis' dog, Seaman, on the Little Missouri River, a tipi, an old homestead, barn and windmill, a prairie rose, the Badlands, bison, an oil well pump jack, combine, grain elevators, and some horses and...
The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, located in Alexander, will be hosting an open house from 12 -5 p.m. CDT on Sunday, July 5 to celebrate that the museum is now open to the public and to showcase the museum's new addition. In early June, a local Alexander farmer tilled a portion of the museum grounds and NDSU Williston Research Extension Center staff - Cameron Wahlstrom, Christy Sperling, and Meridith Ramsey came out and planted several different types of crops at the museum, including durum,...
Rain Bertricia Williams Rain Bertricia Williams was born Tuesday, April 14, 2020, to Holly Johnson-Williams and Nathaniel Williams, Savage. She weighed 7 lbs. and 10.8 oz. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Corrine Johnson and paternal grandparent is Stephen Apuzzo. She joins a sister Evangelain and brother Deanon. Tristan Thomas Toavs Tristan Thomas Toavs was born Friday, April 17, 2020, to Justiss Firemoon and Talor Toavs, Wolf Point. He weighed 7 lbs. and 13.8 oz. Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Marva Firemoon and paternal...
Due to COVID-19, The Alexander, ND Lions burger booth will be closed until further notice. We hope to see you all after the 4th of July. Stay Safe, Lion President Michael Mrachek...
Starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, there will be a benefit raffle for Calliope Hamilton at Watford City Eagles Club (Aeries #3543), 1904 S. Main, Watford City, ND. Raffle tickets are $20 and can be purchased at several Watford City businesses, including any MBI location, Big Boys Toys, Red Rock Auto, Eagles Club, Latte Da Coffee, and Diskonnect. There will be over $6,000 worth of prizes to be raffled off and you are not required to be present to win. On Dec. 23, 2019, Alexander and Krystene Hamilton’s daughter, Calliope Marie H...
Watford City High School hosted a Career and Technical Education (CTE) eeting Monday, Feb. 24. They celebrated successes of their current CTE program and discussed possible future programs. At the meeting, attendees learned about the current CTE opportunities offered at Watford City High School and Alexander High School, heard from students participating in the CTE program, and learned about a possible future CTE program (including information on the Bismarck Career Academy and how Watford City...
