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Gov. Jack Dalrymple today was joined by North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Director Grant Levi and other state and local officials to break ground on two bypass projects that will enhance traffic movement in western North Dakota. The state will provide more than $190 million to construct the two projects as a way to reduce truck traffic in the communities of Williston and Alexander. "We are committed to continuing to address the impacts of rapid growth in western North Dakota,...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 26 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Principal Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2014 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 21 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State...
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 12th, 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. It has targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math ski...
Freshmen: Jordan Baxter, Laura Elmore, Autumn Larson, Michael McGinnis, Logan Peterson, Morgan Barnett, Alexia Berube, Mateya Coffman, Landan Jones, Madison Thiessen, Allyson Harris, Dawson McGlothlin, Laurel Sartin, Christine Schabert, Amanda Valnes, Christine Wilcoxon, Justin Candee, Sabryna Moe, Brett Norby, Brenley Steinbeisser, Johren Carpenter, Tessa Hill, Jessica Chreiman, Garret Leland, Jared Steinbeisser, Andrew Hansen, Sierra Osborne, Seth Ullman, Michael Gangstad, Emily Swenson, Zachery Sommerfeld, Kasey Crabtree, Nakieta Deitrich,...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is soliciting applications for $409,190 in funding through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The intent of the program is to revitalize neighborhoods by redeveloping abandoned or vacant properties,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. We are anxious to put the money to work in eligible North Dakota communities.” Applications will be accepted for activities involving the redevelopment of foreclosed, abandoned, or vacant properties into permanent housing. Preference wil...
Adults 50 years of age and older are encouraged to join the “Nourishing Boomers and Beyond” program to learn strategies to eat more nutritiously and be more physically active. The first of nine monthly programs offered will be “Nourish Your Muscles” held at 10 am on Monday, January 27 at the Alexander City Hall or at 10 am on Tuesday, January 28 at the Connie Wold Wellness Center Conference Room. Participants will learn about the function of their muscles, what nutrients are important for goo...
Freshmen Jordan Baxter, Alexia Berube, Allyson Harris, Landan Jones, Dawson McGothlin, Brett Norby, Logan Peterson, Madison Theissen, Morgan Barnett, Johren Carpenter, Mateya Coffman, Tessa Hill, Autumn Larson, Amanda Valnes, Chantel Wilcoxon, Laura Elmore, Garret Leland, Laurel Sartin, Tanner Wacha, Zachary Sommerfeld, Michael McGinnis, Sabryna Moe, Sierra Osborne, Bree Fisher, Kasey Gorder, Trace Jones, Christine Schabert, Emily Swenson, Maddison DiFonzo, Seth Ullman, Jerren Jensen, Justin Candee, Nakieta Dietrich, Jazmine Hodge, Kirsten...
As we get older, many of us wonder what kind of influence we'll have on generations after us. In the case of John O. Larsen, and Larsen Service Drug, his decision to become a pharmacist and to move to Watford City and open Larsen Service Drug in 1952, would set a course for four future members of his family. His two sons, and two granddaughters would all choose to follow in his footsteps and become pharmacists. John would get to enjoy running the family business with his son, Larry, for many...
Lewis Keith Green, 77, of Alexander, died at home under the care of Hospice, on November 4th with wife Ann by his side. His Funeral Service was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alexander. Rev. Kevin Beard officiated and interment where followed at Camp Creek Cemetery, rural Alexander. In lieu of flowers or memorials, Keith's family prefers that donations be given to the Mercy Hospice program, 115 2nd Ave West, St 50, Williston, ND or the Mondak Humane...
The Eagle varsity team kept their playoff hopes alive with a 41-15 win over Hardin Friday night. Top photo, the varsity line, (L-R) #44 Kory Halvorson, #55 Dace Fischer, #57 Hunter Severson, #65 Josh Alexander, #56 Matt Dey and #60 John Haraldson. Back row: #15 Gresh Jones and #33 Logan Theil. Bottom photo, Trace Jones, white, makes an outstanding catch in the Froshmore game. The Eagles won that game 48-8. (Photos by Kathy Johnson)...
The results are in! Altogether, more than 230 area residents, businesses, schools and government agencies recycled just over 21 Tons (42,049) of e-waste at this year’s “E-rase your E-waste” events, organizers reported last week. This is the fifth year in which the annual total collected has exceeded 20,000 pounds of e-waste, bringing the county’s overall collection total for the past nine years to more than 154 Tons! “Things went very well again this year,” Jackie Couture, Co-Chair of the E-rase...
Memorial services for Patricia Tyree, affectionately known as Colleen, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Nazarene Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Patricia Colleen (Shannon) Tyree was born July 4, 1938 in Alexander, ND to Elmo D. “Ed” and Hildegard A. Shannon. She passed away on September 6, 2013 in Las Animas at the age of 75. Colleen graduated from high school in Alexander, ND in 1956. She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell in Sidney, Montana from 1957 until 1961. On October 15, 1961 she married Keith Tyr...
What started as a community picnic after harvest season in Alexander, North Dakota, has, like so many early gatherings developed into large boisterous occasions that last for days and attract party goers and vendors alike. The annual Old Settler’s Day celebration here is four days chocked full of activities that don’t disappoint. During the 2012 Old Settler’s Day Celebration, Alexander city management found itself having to manage the influx of visitors during a time when road construction was creating chaos. With that out of the way, this...
What started as a community picnic after harvest season in Alexander, North Dakota, has, like so many early gatherings developed into large boisterous occasions that last for days and attract party goers and vendors alike. The annual Old Settler’s Day celebration here is four days chocked full of activities that don’t disappoint. During the 2012 Old Settler’s Day Celebration, Alexander city management found itself having to manage the influx of visitors during a time when road const...
Johnny R. Gurule resides at Bakken Base Camp, 14048 Hwy 85, Alexander, ND. Sexual Assault, Convicted: 2001. NM-Registered, NM-Non Expiring ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined For additional information concerning this and any other registered sex offender in North Dakota, go to North Dakota Sex Offender Web Site, http:www.sex offender.nd.gov/or, call the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department for information regarding those sex offenders within McKenzie County. Community n...
Members of the 2013 Sidney Eagle Football Team competed in the Dickinson State Football Camp June 16-18. Pictured Front L to R: Justin Candee, Matt Dey, Bridger Coffman, Brady Rooks, Austin Kendall, Jordon Stevens, Caleb Benson, Gresh Jones, Casey Christian, Jared Steinbeisser. Back are: Brenley Steinbeisser, Trace Jones, James Haraldson, Dawson McGlothlin, Garrett Darby, Clay Carpenter, Logan Thiel, Casey Christensen, Nathan Anderson, Josh Alexander, James Haraldson, Quinn McGothlin, Hunter...
Montana Dakota Utilities will be taking a power outage on June 18th from 12:01 am until approximately 6:00 am to do some upgrades to the system. Affected areas will be all of Watford City, Arnegard, Alexander, and Rawson. Montana Dakota Utilities recommends all customers back up or shut down computers and any other electronic equipment before this outage occurs. We thank you for your patients and apologize for any inconveniences this outage may cause....
McKenzie County leaders and residents will get a chance to take part in strategic planning sessions as part of the Vision West ND project on May 20-21. The Vision West ND project, which covers the nineteen oil and gas producing counties in western North Dakota, officially kicked off its first Planning Session in Watford City in February 2012 and made its rounds to approximately 20 other communities and counties to conduct similar planning sessions. The McKenzie County Planning Session will take place within a two-day time period. A steering...
Jerry P. Sticka, resides in Dakota Land Housing, Lot 21, Bruegger St., Alexander, ND. Sex Assault. Convicted: March/1993 MT-Register, MT-NonExp ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined...
Jeremiah L. Crum, 102 Jefferson St., Watford City, ND. Assault with intent to commit rape. Convicted September, 2004, Status-Registered, ND-Risk Level-Undetermined. Public Notification of a Sex Offender Residing in McKenzie County Anthony L. Taylor (A.K.A.) Anthony L. Cox, Alexander RV Resort Spc. #3, Alexander, ND. Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a child under 14. Convicted April 26, 2000. Status-Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined....
Dillard Whitehead resides in his Semi Truck at various well sites in McKenzie Co., based on the 11 hour rule or on his way back to Gillette, WY. Sexual Assault in the 3rd Degree. Convicted: Aug/2007 WY-Registered, WY-Lifetime. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined David L. Cornelison resides in Prairie Housing-2008 17th Ave NE #73., Watford City, ND. Assault W/intent to commit a felony. Convicted: Aug/1991 OK-Registered, OK-Lifetime ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level:...
Most people when they move go house shopping and decide on a new house, but for Dean and Shelley Hayes it was a little different. Instead of picking out a house, they pictured their ideal home and built it. When Dean and Shelley of Alexander, sold the farm and bought their business in town they needed a place to live. With 20 years of experience in building houses between Arizona and North Dakota, Hayes decided to build the house himself. They drew up their own floor plans, bought their own...
Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...
Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...
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 12th, 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...
