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There will be a STEM & Technology Showcase from 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 8 at Alexander Public School, 601 Delaney Street, Alexander, ND. Appetizers, beverages and desserts will be served. In an effort to develop 21st century skills in students Alexander Public School has implemented Project Lead the Way, STEM courses, and Project Based Learning. This showcase will demonstrate the knowledge and skills students have gained through these initiatives. Steps have been taken to develop students who are able to collaborate, think critically, be...
Sidney Middle School Honor Roll: Sixth Grade: Anna Allen, Hannah Anderson, Bohden Bailey, David Bartelson, Brendyn Batty, Aiden Berntson, Carson Borg, Tristyn Brost, Hattie Brothen, Marleah Campbell, Benjamin Carlsen, Alyssa Carranza, Hayden Conn, Ayden Coughlin, Jameson Crane, Emma Cundiff, Colten Dahl, Marthia Danielson, Alexzander Dean, Emma Doty, Leah Entz. Candace Everett, Justin Filler, Ana Flores, Rafe Fulgham, Zariah Gonsalez, Gage Gustafson, Jace Hansen, Tonnya Hansen, Sydney Hinck, Robert Humphries, Avery Iversen, Devin Johnson,...
On Friday, March 17, Alexander’s 4-H club hosted a steak fry at Alexander School’s lunchroom. The 4-H members served steak, corn, baked potatoes, dinner rolls, along with salad and coleslaw. The 4-H members have hosted a steak fry every year as a fundraiser for the club. This year the club sold approximately 100 steaks and raised $1,920. The club hopes to raise enough money to provide 4-H jackets for all the members. Andrina Turnquist, president of Alexander’s 4-H club, said,”Overall it was a good turnout. It was more successful compare...
On Saturday, March 18, the Annual Horse Owners Workshop was held at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Ernie French Center located in Williston, North Dakota. The owners of Williston Saddlery, Bill and Karen Novak hosted the event this year. Attendants who brought a friend with them both received a free gift donated by the Williston Saddlery. There were also door prizes and refreshments provided by them as well. Neil McLeod, Brady Hannah, and Bill Novak were the speakers for the Annual Horse Owners Workshop. Neil McLeod is a horse...
On Friday, March 17, Alexander's 4-H club hosted a steak fry at Alexander School's lunchroom. The 4-H members served steak, corn, baked potatoes, dinner rolls, along with salad and coleslaw. The 4-H members have hosted a steak fry every year as a fundraiser for the club. This year the club sold approximately 100 steaks and raised $1,920. The club hopes to raise enough money to provide 4-H jackets for all the members. Andrina Turnquist, president of Alexander's 4-H club, said,"Overall it was a...
On Saturday, March 18, the Annual Horse Owners Workshop was held at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Ernie French Center located in Williston, North Dakota. The owners of Williston Saddlery, Bill and Karen Novak hosted the event this year. Attendants who brought a friend with them both received a free gift donated by the Williston Saddlery. There were also door prizes and refreshments provided by them as well. Neil McLeod, Brady Hannah, and Bill Novak were the speakers for the Annual...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 22 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2017 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 20 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Masonic Foundation, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State Spelling...
On August 20, 2015 a Bench warrant was issued out of Seventh Judicial District Court in Richland County Montana for Tyler Quon Anderson for Contempt of Court --Failure to Appear for his sentencing hearing, with original charge of Possession of a dangerous drug, a felony. Crimestoppers would like to remind everyone that it is a crime to knowingly harbor a person that is wanted by a law enforcement agency. Tyler Quon Anderson is 30 years of age, White male, 6'2", 165 lbs with brown eyes and black...
Sixth Grade: Anna Allen; Hannah Anderson; Bohden Bailey; David Bartelson; Brendyn Batty; Carson Borg; Tristyn Brost; Hattie Brothen; Kylie Burnison; Marleah Campbell; Benjamin Carlsen; Alyssa Carranza; Hayden G Conn; Jameson Crane; Emma Cundiff; Colten Dahl; Marthia Danielson; Alexzander Dean; Elijah Diaz; Emma Doty; Leah Entz; Candace Everett; Justin Filler; Ana Flores; Rafe Fulgham; Zariah Gonsalez; Gage Gustafson; Jace Hansen; Hayden Hart; Sydney Hinck; Robert Humphries; Avery Iversen; Devin Johnson; Lilian Jones; Ryan Keller; Mason...
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 18th, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools, local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematics. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math...
Freshman: James Allen, Kade Anderson, Kristopher Ashcraft, Jenna Baxter, Samantha Berglund, Bryanna Brakefield, Madison Brost, Hailey Christensen, Cheyenne Christian, Lorraine Coronato, Rachel Cross, Autumn Davidson, Trinity Diaz, Taylen Eggum, Erin Erickson, Michael Evans, Gabriel Hayes, Rae Hintz, Everett Jensen, Carter Johnson, Ashlynn Kessel, Cassidy Larson, Dani Larson, Chloe Martinez Mills, Cooper McGlothlin, Maysen Mindt, Shelby Morlock, Zoe Morrill, Shyanne Nice, Maddie Peters, Grace Phelps, Elizabeth Reynolds, Shea Roberts, Ximena Rosa...
Junior High, HIgh Honor Roll Grade 6: Taylor McPherson. Grade 7: Megan Asbeck; Lauren Kjos; Vilate Knapp; Lacie Selting. Grade 8: Jadyn Gackle. Junior High, Honor Roll Grade 6: Allison Axtman; Denise Hall; Aubree Johnson; Martin Manuel; Max Rowlett; Hunter Sharbono; Jacob Thompson; Walker Whitmus. Grade 7: Caleb Baxter; Luke Danielson; Jade Emly; Shaniyah Harris; Piper Hurley; Evan Kalligher; John Morley; Jayden Radasa; Cody Scarpholt; Avery Seadeek; Tristin Skov; Jack Smies; Teigan Taylor; Jace Vitt. Grade 8: Brady Buxbaum; Keaton Condle;...
Montana State University Extension agents, staff and supporters from across Montana recently received awards during Extension’s annual conference at MSU in Bozeman. Laurie Lautt, MSU Extension agent in Big Horn County, received the 2016 Silver Buffalo Award in recognition of 37 years of exceptional service. The award, given by Montana’s Joint Council of Extension Professionals, is MSU Extension’s highest honor. Lautt has directly reached more than 800 participants through food preservation education. The Big Horn County commissioners, in their...
Jaret Aisenbrey; Joshua Aisenbrey; Carson Allen; James Allen; Kade Anderson; Kristopher Ashcraft; Lunden Bachmeier; Lauryn Barnhart; Jenna Baxter; Jordan Baxter; Sean Baxter; Lauren Beenken; Jory Bell; Jace Benson; Katelyn Berglund; Samantha Berglund; Tyler Berka; Alexia Berube; John Beyer; Peyton Beyerle; MaKenzie Bjork; Janelle Brien; Benjamin Brodhead; Madison Brost; Sierra Brown; Samantha Brummage; Shane Buxbaum; Kylee Byer; Raquel Cabrera; Justin Candee; Johren Carpenter; Hailey Carranza; Hailey Christensen; Cheyenne Christian; Kaiden...
Junior High, High Honor Roll Grade 6: Allison Grace Axtman; Taylor June McPherson; Hunter Kenneth Sharbono. Grade 7: Megan Olivia Asbeck; Lauren Marie Kjos: Vilate Jules Knapp; Lacie Lynn Selting. Grade 8: Jadyn Tariah Gackle. Junior High, Honor Roll Grade 6: Jaedyn Denise Hall; Aubree Sue Johnson; Martin James Manuel; Shauna Rose Nay; Max Allen Rowlett; Jacob Erwin Thompson; Michael Cody Duane Webster; Walker Ayden Whitmus; Ashlynn Perri Wicorek. Grade 7: Caleb Baxter; Justin Darrel Davol; Jade Michyla Emly; Molly Jane Galarneau; Shaniyah Tier...
Boy Scout Troop 382 was recognized at a Court of Honor Wednesday, Sept. 28th in Watford City, for making rank requirements and fulfilling merit badge requirements. Troop Master Daryl Auwen has been leading Troop 382 for a year, and in that time, the troop has doubled in size with 13 members currently. The boys had a lot of fun at this year's Wilderness Camp, which is a weeklong opportunity for them to put their skills into practice. While being immersed in the outdoors, they took part in...
Jean Ekern and her siblings were the 2016 Old Settler's Day Honorees in Alexander ND. She joined 15 relatives to lead the parade and eat barbequed beef. She had planned for two years to revisit her childhood home, see the oil wells, and tour Roosevelt National Park. She marveled at the changes brought by the oil boom and the relaxed traffic brought by the oil downturn. Jean Ekern, 91 years old, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her devoted and beloved family. Interment...
The Alexander School in Alexander, ND has gone through many needed changes in the last year. It all began two years ago when school officials began discussing the need for school expansion. At the time they had brought in a modular classroom to house the 5th and 6th grade students. From there, a demographic study was done, and then an architectural firm was hired to determine the cost for the necessary expansion and renovations. In October of 2014 the $17.1 million bond went before voters and...
The Sanders family was featured at this year's Old Settlers Day in Alexander. Pictured standing from left to right are Rip Van Winkle, Laura Van Winkle, Jeff Rasmusson, Andrea Balko, Clayton Rasmusson, Jenifer Watters, Jean Sanders Ekern (in car), Joan Axdal, Jim Watters, Eunice Sanders, Joey Axdal, Gordon Sanders, Nikki Shabelski, Steven Axdal. Seated are Brooke Shalbelski and Matthew Axdal....
Albert Sanders settled in North Dakota in 1906, and in 1910 his brother Edwin followed suit, buying land just north of Albert's. The brothers were third generation Norwegian-Americans which had been born and raised in Dane County, WI, and moved to North Dakota to farm; although it was hard work to break the prairie sod with their horse-drawn plows, it still proved easier than clearing trees from Wisconsin land. Edwin hired Martin Feiring to build his home in 1916, and in 1929 MDU ran an electric...
Stop by the Old Settler’s Day Celebration in Alexander, ND, September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd; $2 buttons are available in Alexander at the Hiway Lounge, First International Bank & Trust, and James Gang Java. Festivities begin on Thursday at 7:00pm central time with a bonfire on the east side of the park. Friday the public can head to main street between 3:00 and 7:00pm for the chili cook-off; anyone interested in entering their mouthwatering chili can contact Barb or Jamie at 701-570-2011 or 701-770-...
Petals Floral and More owner Erica Douglas and her Watford City florist Alydia Ferrari recently attended an 'Inspired Design' class in Sioux Falls, SD Aug. 4th – 7th. The class was instructed by well-known nationally accredited florists Ace Berry and Patience Pickner and focused on aspects such as focal points, depth, balance, line, customer service and color. The hands-on class consisted of about ten florists in total that were graded according to South Dakota state standards. "I take a...
Williston musician Keesha Renna will perform on the front lawn of the Alexander Settlers Museum (formerly the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum) on Saturday, July 30 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Keesha's music is inspired by the Bakken region, her interest in natural resource management, and the relationships between consumer and production cultures. She is part of a 12 musician anthology entitled, "Dakota Tales," that was recently released. The collaboration brought together artists of the MonDak region,...
The Alexander Settlers Museum on the Lewis and Clark Trail, formerly known as the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, will play host to Melissa Teel-Hartman of Spearfish, South Dakota on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. Melissa will provide private sessions from 12-6:30 p.m. both days, as well as a public gallery on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Melissa has been an energy practitioner and healer/reader for almost ten years, and her passion lies in providing guideposts for growth through group readings...
William “Billy” Bolken, 66, West Fargo, ND (formerly of Williston, Watford City & Alexander) passed away peacefully due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease, at the Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND, Sunday, July 17. Billy was born on Jan. 2, 1950 in Williston, ND, the son of Hillmar “Bill” and Vera Bolken, Alexander, ND. He was a 1968 graduate of Alexander Public School and attended Dickinson State College until his enlistment into the U.S. Army in 1969. He was stationed at Fort Polk, LA, and served in Germany. After he returned from Germ...
