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The 50th anniversary celebration for the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum in Alexander on Saturday, June 29 will be a stellar event befitting the legacy of Lewis and Clark and the president, Thomas Jefferson who sent them. It will be a testament to the character, ambition, ingenuity and perseverance of the pioneers and settlers who followed them. There will be something for everyone at this great event. The program will start at 4 p.m.. It will open with the Williston Drum and Bugle Corps playing...
A memorial service for Roland Meidinger, 63, of Arnegard was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alexander, ND with Pastor Kevin Beard officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Roland passed away June 19 at his home in Arnegard....
Funeral services for Deborah C. Bertinuson, 93, of Sidney, MT formerly of Alexander, ND are at 11 a.m. CST, on Monday, July 1 at the Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND. Interment will be in Timber Creek Cemetery, Arnegard, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT and Watford City, ND are caring for the family. Visitation will be Friday, June 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. Deborah passed away on Monday, June 24 at Sidney Health Center Extended Care, Sidney, MT....
The 50th anniversary celebration for the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum in Alexander on Saturday, June 29 will be a stellar event befitting the legacy of Lewis and Clark and the president, Thomas Jefferson who sent them. It will be a testament to the character, ambition, ingenuity and perseverance of the pioneers and settlers who followed them. There will be something for everyone at this great event. Lewis and Clark were sent west in 1804 by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the...
The Sunrise Festival of the Arts, presented by XTO Energy, is always one of the highlights of the summer season as residents enjoy viewing homemade items from vendors throughout the area, a variety of entertainment and great food from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during a traditionally beautiful day in the city’s downtown park. Cost for vendors is $45 for a 10 by 10 booth. The fee increases to $55 after May 31. In addition, there’s a special low $25 charge for authors taking part in the festival. Food vendors representing non-profit groups are also wan...
On Saturday, June 8 the Alexander Comets Robotics Team will be hosting a Community Spring Cleaning and Vendor show. The show will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through 4 p.m. and will be held at the school parking lot in Alexander, ND. Concessions will be available for purchase. If you would like a space to sell your items contact one of the FTC Robotics Teams Members or coaches by calling 701-828-3334 or email [email protected] or visit Facebook: Alexander Comets FTC Team#0063. The parking space for sale items would be $10 and vendors...
On Saturday, May 18 the Alexander Comets will be having a Dodgeball Tournament starting at 11 a.m. at the Alexander Public School Gymnasium. There will be two age groups of 4th-8th grade and 9th grade-adult community members. Registration for this tournament will be accepted up to 10:30 a.m. the day of the event. Cost for a team is $50. Concessions will be available for purchase. Each team will consist of five team members with the option of three substitutes. One of the team members will be the team captain. The tournament will be bracket...
Sandra LaRoque, an artist from Alexander, has been selected as this year's featured artist for the Sunrise Festival of the Arts to be held Saturday, July 13, at Veterans Memorial Park in Sidney. LaRoque said she started creating art from Montana moss agates about 10 years ago. She noted that her grandfather produced belt buckles and bolo ties from moss agates many years earlier. Her creations out of the agates from the Yellowstone River include beautiful lampshades and suncatchers. She noted...
From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 the preschool pre-registration will be held in the old gym at the Alexander, ND school. Please call the school, 701-828-3334, to schedule an appointment for your student. Your child must be four years old by July 31, 2019 to be eligible....
From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 the preschool pre-registration will be held in the old gym at the Alexander, ND school. Please call the school, 701-828-3334, to schedule an appointment for your student. Your child must be four years old by July 31, 2019 to be eligible....
The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office utilizes the latest in technology to investigate, deter, and apprehend criminals adequately. They work with other city, state, and federal agencies that operate in the confines of the county to ensure the safety and security of McKenzie county citizens. They provide law enforcement and public safety services to 2,800 square miles including the cities of Alexander, Arnegard, Cartwright, Fairview, Grassy Butte, Keene, Watford City, and a portion of the Fort...
From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 the preschool pre-registration will be held in the old gym at the Alexander, ND school. Please call the school, 701-828-3334, to schedule an appointment for your student. Your child must be four years old by July 31, 2019 to be eligible....
The recent flooding of the Yellowstone River has been the worst in memory for many in Richland County, Montana and McKenzie County, North Dakota. With roads shut down due to flooding and residents still unable to make it home to assess the damage, the question for many remains when things will get back to normal. The Roundup spoke with McKenzie County Emergency Planner, Karolin Jappe, who explained the extent of the damage and expressed that it could be weeks before the damage was properly asses...
Alexander resident Donna Sims has opened The Wild Flour Café & Bakery in the former Country Café location at 718 Elk Street, Alexander. Sims is the former owner of Old School Meat Processing that was in operation from 2007-2012 in Alexander. Sims' daughters Alex and Emmalee also help at the restaurant. The newly remolded location was purchased from Country Café owner Jennifer Morton. Morton was ready to retire when Sims stepped in to take ownership of the only café in Alexander. "For us it is...
Junior High students from East Fairview, Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy and Watford City competed in MATHCOUNTS, the annual nationwide math program for junior high school students on February 5th, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools, local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematic. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math...
The Long X Arts Foundation in Watford City celebrated 2018 as a year of growth, offering a record amount of programs and art opportunities for our community. The Arts Foundation believes that collaboration is the key to success. Our partnership with the Rough Rider Center has allowed us to expand our youth and community art programming, reaching more children than ever. We've also been working with the Watford City High School to offer Teen Art Club to offer weekly after school art activities fo...
Sandra LaRoque has always loved rock hounding, especially for Montana Moss Agates. Before his death, in 1983, Sandra's grandfather, Ervin Bottke, would make jewelry and belt buckles occasionally with cut and polished stone agate slabs from his rock hounding trips. Sandra calls this lapidary slabbing. She followed in her grandfather's footsteps and now sells her own agate creations. She does not make jewelry and belt buckles but her lampshades and sun catchers are just as beautiful. For about...
Sidney High School wrestlers finished second behind Post Falls, ID in both the dual tournament on Nov. 30 and the individual tournament held Nov. 30 - Dec. 1. Sidney Eagle Invitation – Results Day 1 (Dual Tournament) Friday, November 30, 2018 Pool A Round 1 Sidney over Lake Stevens, Wash 54-9 Post Falls, Idaho over Billings Skyview 47-12 Bozeman over Minot, ND 47-21 Billings Senior over Columbia, Idaho 32-31 Round 2 Semis - Sidney over Billings Senior 46-18 Semis - Post Falls, Idaho over B...
This October 28, just before Halloween, four generations from the James family did something they've done through the years when they can get together. Kathy (Jess) James, her 91-year-old mother Marilyn James, sister Bonnie Guenther and her daughter Kelci Rolfstad, Kathy's niece Jessica Hanna and her daughter Lohgan gathered at Bonnie's lake house and amid much talking and laughter made lefse together. Even though Marilyn is Norwegian and German, she had never made lefse before she married her...
Fairview High School Honor Roll High Honor Roll Grade 9: Megan Asbeck; Danielle Berry; Lauren Kjos; Vilate Knapp; Cody Scarpholt; Avery Seadeek; Lacie Selting and Teigan Taylor. Grade 10: Jadyn Gackle; Scout Hofer; Antone Norby; Daniel Porter; Maysen Poulsen; BayLee Schlothauer; Jessie Scholes and Morgan Slade. Grade 11: Cody Asbeck; Britnee Gullikson; Joshua Herron; Ashley Karst; Trevor Karst; Thomas Neu; Jade Schlothauer; Alex Schriver and Jesse Selting. Grade 12: Emily Axtman; Carson Cayko; Kellie Hansen; Bryce Neu; Jaycie Rau; Gabriela...
Branden Turcotte, Alexander, ND, has rodeo in his blood. He used to ride bucking bulls, but now raises them through his Western Edge Bull Company, with outstanding results. Turcotte's two year old bull "OutKast" earned first place, and "Mighty Merle" finished in a three-way tie for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th out of 37 bulls at the Midwest Bucking Bull Assn. futurity final in Colome, SD in June. "For a little guy to come away with the top prizes against some of the big breeders was real special," Turcotte...
At a special October meeting, the Watford City FFA recently held its annual Greenhand Induction ceremonies. At these ceremonies, forty-two members received their Greenhand degree from the Watford City Chapter. In order to earn the degree of Greenhands, members are required to memorize the FFA Creed, and have extensive knowledge in Parliamentary Procedure and a basic understanding of the history and purposes of the FFA on the local, state & national level. Roast prepared by the Meats classes,...
There will be a Celebration of Life ceremony for Jeffery Dean Morton, 66, at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 19 at Alexander Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alexander, ND Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 131, Alexander, ND 58831. Jeffery Dean Morton, 66, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2018 in Alexander, ND....
The McKenzie County Heritage Association is joining with the American Legion ND Post 29, Watford City and ND Post 94, Alexander, to celebrate the WWI 100th Anniversary in conjunction with the annual McKenzie County Heritage Day on Sept. 15; 11 am - 5 pm at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 950 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Enjoy an all around patriotic day beginning at 11 am with a Flag Raising and Flag Folding Ceremony conducted by the American Legion. The ceremony will include recognition of veterans and family...
Funeral services for Leann Marie Abelmann, 69, of rural Alexander, will be held at 2 p.m. CDT, Thursday, September 13 at Our Redeemers Lutheran Church in Williston, ND with pastor Steve Lundblom officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Friends and family may call at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston Wednesday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Thursday, September 13 from 9 a.m. until noon, or at the church until one hour prior to services. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is assisting the family. Leann...
