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Arnegard and the surrounding community will be celebrating the long potato-growing heritage of the area. The Arnegard Spud Fest will be held at Arnegard’s Nelson Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. With an early McKenzie County Fair causing it to be difficult for locals to grow produce and show off what they have grown and with the scarcity of area harvest festivals, the Arnegard North Dakota Park District will hold its first annual Arnegard Spud Fest to celebrate the harvest and the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Along with the...
Arnegard and the surrounding community will be celebrating the long potato-growing heritage of the area. The Arnegard Spud Fest will be held at Arnegard’s Nelson Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. With an early McKenzie County Fair causing it to be difficult for locals to grow produce and show off what they have grown and with the scarcity of area harvest festivals, the Arnegard North Dakota Park District will hold its first annual Arnegard Spud Fest to celebrate the harvest and the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Along with the...
Arnegard and the surrounding community will be celebrating the long potato-growing heritage of the area. The Arnegard Spud Fest will be held at Arnegard’s Nelson Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. With an early McKenzie County Fair causing it to be difficult for locals to grow produce and show off what they have grown and with the scarcity of area harvest festivals, the Arnegard North Dakota Park District will hold its first annual Arnegard Spud Fest to celebrate the harvest and the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Along with the...
Arnegard and the surrounding community will be celebrating the long potato-growing heritage of the area. The Arnegard Spud Fest will be held at Arnegard’s Nelson Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. With an early McKenzie County Fair causing it to be difficult for locals to grow produce and show off what they have grown and with the scarcity of area harvest festivals, the Arnegard North Dakota Park District will hold its first annual Arnegard Spud Fest to celebrate the harvest and the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Along with the...
The Bakken Rocks Cookfest, which is in its 14th year, was held again this year in Killdeer, coming full circle. The Cookfest began in 2009, being held in the towns of Killdeer and Belden that first year. Over the next 12 years there would be two Cookfest's each year in various towns around the western third of North Dakota. The past fests were held at: 2009: Belden and Killdeer; 2010: New Town and Tioga; 2011: Crosby and Watford City; 2012: Belfield and Ray; 2013: Parshall and Powers Lake; 2014:...
The Arnegard Booster Club will be hosting a 4th of July celebration at Nelson Park, Arnegard. The festivities will start bright and early, with registration for their 5K at 7:30 a.m. at the park, and the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the parade runs from 9-10 a.m., at the fire house, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Following the parade, at 12:30 p.m., the Booster Club will serve smoked beef sandwiches, beans, chips, and ice cream for lunch. Water will be offered, and at least one expected vendor will be offering lemonade....
The Arnegard Booster Club will be hosting a 4th of July celebration at Nelson Park, Arnegard. The festivities will start bright and early, with registration for their 5K at 7:30 a.m. at the park, and the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the parade runs from 9-10 a.m., at the fire house, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Following the parade, at 12:30 p.m., the Booster Club will serve smoked beef sandwiches, beans, chips, and ice cream for lunch. Water will be offered, and at...
On June 21 on CR 30 and 133rd Ave. NW, SW of Watford City there was a fatal crash. A Honda Pioneer 1000 UTV, driven by Trenton Coy, Sidney, MT, was traveling southbound on 133rd Ave. NW. A 2020 Ford F550, driven by Travis Gudmunsen, Arnegard, ND, was traveling eastbound on CR 30. Coy failed to yield at the intersection of 133rd Ave. NW and CR 30 and was struck by the Ford. Coy was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on scene. Gudmunsen was uninjured. At the time of the crash the road conditions were good and the weather was sunny....
At approximately 6:40 a.m., June 7, on McKenzie CR 10 near 132nd Ave. NW, a 2016 Kia Optima, driven by Clay Youngbird, Sidney, MT, was traveling westbound and entered the eastbound lane. An eastbound 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Colton Wood, Williston, ND, swerved right to avoid the westbound Kia Optima. At the same time, the Kia Optima swerved left to get back in the westbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado struck the Kia Optima head on. The Kia Optima entered the north ditch and rolled. Wood was wearing his seatbelt and sustained minor...
On June 7, at approximately 7:20 a.m. CST, a 2006 Kenworth driven by David Jordann, Killdeer, ND, was eastbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 153. It went off the roadway, striking a traffic safety device. The Kenworth came to a stop in the south ditch. Jordann suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious inside the vehicle. He was given medical assistance and transported to McKenzie County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The agencies who responded to the emergency crash were North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota Game...
At approximately 6:40 a.m., June 7, on McKenzie CR 10 near 132nd Ave. NW, a 2016 Kia Optima, driven by Clay Youngbird, Sidney, MT, was traveling westbound and entered the eastbound lane. An eastbound 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Colton Wood, Williston, ND, swerved right to avoid the westbound Kia Optima. At the same time, the Kia Optima swerved left to get back in the westbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado struck the Kia Optima head on. The Kia Optima entered the north ditch and rolled. Wood was wearing his seatbelt and sustained minor...
On June 7, at approximately 7:20 a.m. CST, a 2006 Kenworth driven by David Jordann, Killdeer, ND, was eastbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 153. It went off the roadway, striking a traffic safety device. The Kenworth came to a stop in the south ditch. Jordann suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious inside the vehicle. He was given medical assistance and transported to McKenzie County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The agencies who responded to the emergency crash were NDHP, NDGF, McKenzie County Sheriff's Office,...
Watford City's Nivon Hayes has captured his second consecutive North Dakota Class A wrestling state title last weekend in Fargo at 285 lbs. Also placing for Watford City were Ethan Dennis, 145 lbs - 2nd; Brier Arnegard, 138 lbs - 5th, and San Inman, 285 lbs - 8th....
On Monday, Jan. 23, at approximately 6:30 a.m. CST on HWY 85 near mile marker 151 approximately 1 mile west of Arnegard, ND there was a hit and run injury crash. A 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by a 48-year-old, male, Watford City, ND, was traveling eastbound on Highway 85. An unknown truck hauling a flatbed trailer was traveling westbound and crossed into the eastbound lanes. The unknown truck struck the Chevrolet and continued westbound. The driver of the Chevrolet sustained serious injuries and was transported to the McKenzie County...
McKenzie County participated in the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest held on July 26 at the ND State Fair, Minot, and came home with top honors. The Junior Team of Kyle Best, son of Vawnita and Pete Best, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy, Fairview, MT; Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Partrick Darrington, Arnegard; and Gwen Signalness, daughter of Wade and Katie Signalness, Watford City; captured 1st place. Individually, Gracyn was honored with 9th...
On Monday, Jan. 23, at approximately 6:30 a.m. CST on HWY 85 near mile marker 151 approximately 1 mile west of Arnegard, ND there was a hit and run injury crash. A 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by a 48-year-old, male, Watford City, ND, was traveling eastbound on Highway 85. An unknown truck hauling a flatbed trailer was traveling westbound and crossed into the eastbound lanes. The unknown truck struck the Chevrolet and continued westbound. The driver of the Chevrolet sustained serious injuries and was transported to The McKenzie County...
Otto Sovig, 89, Watford City, ND, formerly of Williston, ND passed away peacefully Dec. 14, 2022 with family by his side. Otto was born Feb. 13, 1933 on the family farm near Arnegard, ND, where he was raised. The youngest of ten children, he made his mark with his winsome mischievous smile and curious nature that captured everyone's heart. He attended school in Arnegard and openly admitted his emphasis was on playing basketball and baseball. He met the love of his life in his first-grade class...
Otto Sovig, 89, of Watford City, ND, formerly of Williston, ND passed away peacefully December 14, 2022 with family by his side. Otto was born February 13th, 1933 on the family farm near Arnegard, ND where he was raised. The youngest of ten children, he made his mark with his winsome mischievous smile and curious nature that captured everyone’s heart. He attended school in Arnegard and openly admitted his emphasis was on playing basketball and baseball. He met the love of his life in his f...
Sidney/Fairview Vs. Watford City, Dec. 6 Wrestling Results 103: Tyson Syth (S/F) won by forfeit 113: Gordan Knapp (S/F) won by fall over Wyatt Boekelman (WC) 0:00 120: Brody Keysor (S/F) won by fall over Corban Sorenson (WC):00 126: Luis Whaley (S/F) won by decision over Stran Sorenson (WC) 6-3 132: Reece Graves (S/F) won by fall over Will Langford (WC) 0:00 138: Ben Carlsen (S/F) won by forfeit 145: Owen Lonski (S/F) won by major decision over Brier Arnegard (WC) 11-2 152: Zander Dean (S/F) won by fall over Ethan Dennis (WC) 3:20 160: Kadin Wi...
Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m., the Arnegard Park Board will be having their annual Christmas tree lighting. On that night, the people of Arnegard are welcome to come to Nelson Park with their ornaments for the 23-year-old Blue Spruce that is decorated every year. There will be chili, cookies, hot cocoa, and other desserts for the decorators. They will get to sing carols and decorate the tree. This has been a tradition for six years. It was started to bring a little of the Christmas spirit so prevalent in surrounding towns to Arnegard. It has...
When driving around McKenzie County, you will see signs that say "ND Cares" with a yellow ribbon. These signs are a reminder to veterans that, if they are struggling, there are resources and help available to them in the county. "McKenzie County and the incorporated towns of Watford City, Arnegard and Alexander all want our veterans who live and work here in McKenzie County to know that we care about them," said Karolin Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Management Emergency Manager. ND Cares is...
Dallas was born on Nov. 14, 1919 to Henry and Emma Pagel Hystad at their home in the Farland community. He graduated from Watford City High School and attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton. After serving in the Army Air Force for over 3 years in World War II, he came back home and purchased his farm/ranch in 1947. Phylis was born on July 14, 1928 to Harold and Elsie Gessner Lynner in Watford City. She was second born of 5 siblings. She attended grade school at the Braaten...
McKenzie County participated in the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest held on July 26 at the ND State Fair, Minot, and came home with top honors. The Junior Team of Kyle Best, son of Vawnita and Pete Best, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy, Fairview, MT; Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Partrick Darrington, Arnegard; and Gwen Signalness, daughter of Wade and Katie Signalness, Watford City; captured 1st place. Individually, Gracyn was honored with 9th...
Grady Larson, Sidney, has been an active member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club for 10 years. Throughout his time as a 4-H member, he has shown market and breeding beef, participated in several indoor projects, and competed on the livestock judging team. This year, Larson will be working on a leathercraft and welding indoor project along with his Red Angus market steer, named August McCrae. He hopes to secure a grand champion win this year but is mainly focusing on producing a high-quality market animal. “I always hope to have the grand champion...
