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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 placing,...
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...
The 2022 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on July 6 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, Watford City. Jacob Rink, Watford City, received a Grand Champion ribbon in the Junior Division (10-13-year-olds) and Gwen Signalness, Watford City, followed with the Reserve. Receiving blue ribbons were the following, Nick Ellis, Gavyn and Gracyn Darrington, Arnegard; KC Korslien, Brianna Rink and Tylee Thorne, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, Fairview and Clara Wisness,...
The 4th of July, our nation's Independence Day, is just around the corner. There are family-friendly events to attend in celebration all around the area. Sidney: The Sidney Jaycees are holding the 2022 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The events start at noon. There will be a car show, hot dog eating contest, carnival games, a dunk tank, a family photo booth, prizes, food, and craft vendors. Everyone will have a chance to create military care kits wi...
Sidney: The 4th of July, our nation's Independence Day, is just around the corner. There are family-friendly events to attend in celebration all around the area. The Sidney Jaycees are holding the 2022 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The events start at noon. There will be a car show, hot dog eating contest, carnival games, a dunk tank, a family photo booth, prizes, food, and craft vendors. Everyone will have a chance to create military care kits wi...
Beverly Ann Hildre, 75, Arnegard, ND passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beverly's funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Living Faith Church, 805 14th St. SW, Watford City, ND. Pastor Roger Olson will be officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2022 from 12-6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel, Watford City, ND. The funeral service will be live...
Beverly Ann Hildre, 75 of Arnegard, ND passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beverly's funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Living Faith Church, 805 14th Street SW, Watford City, ND. Pastor Roger Olson will be officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery in Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2022 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel of Watford City. The Funeral...
McKenzie County is one of the largest counties in North Dakota, with 11 volunteer fire departments and several emergency responders protecting the area. "Four of these departments have a Quick Response Unit that have trained medical personel faster than our ambulances and can start medical treatment while waiting for the ambulance to arrive," said Karolin Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Manager. QRUs provide emergency medical care to individuals in rural areas, where it may be challenging for...
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation's geographic features. She also declared "squaw" to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage. "Racist terms have no place in our vernacular or on our federal lands. Our nation's lands and waters should be places to celebrate the...
Milo John Wisness, 69, rural Keene, ND passed away at McKenzie County Hospital on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was a lifelong rancher and farmer who loved all aspects of that life. He was proud to be part of the farm and ranch his grandfather had homesteaded in rural Keene and that now passes onto the fourth generation. Milo loved his Norwegian heritage and loved receiving the honor when the Wisness Farm was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall...
Milo John Wisness of rural Keene passed away at the McKenzie County Hospital on Friday, January 14 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was a lifelong rancher and farmer who loved all aspects of that life. He was proud to be part of the farm and ranch his grandfather had homesteaded in rural Keene and that now passes onto the fourth generation. Milo loved his Norwegian heritage loved receiving the honor when the Wisness Farm was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame...
Ronald Calvin Pedersen, 85, Arnegard, ND passed away on Dec. 25, 2021 at his home in the presence of family. Ron was born on Sept. 2, 1936 to Anton and Alice (McCowan) Pedersen, Alexander, ND. He was the second of five boys in his family. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alexander, ND. He enjoyed playing basketball and football and graduated in 1954 from Alexander High School. While growing up, their home was a gathering place for many cousins and other family members...
Private funeral services were held for Floyde E. Syverson, 86, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Watford City Eagles Aerie #3543 Youth Scholarship Fund, Attn: Bill Rafferty, PO Box 784, Watford City, ND, 58854. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, Floyde Syverson joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a...
The McKenzie County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Reeder. Team members are Paige Delaney and Sylvia Boekelman, Alexander; Ryan Pingel, Watford City and Luke Smith, Arnegard. coaches are Morgan Wisness and Devan Leo. The team will represent North Dakota at National Invitational 4-H Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2022. The Foster County team placed second in the senior division. Team members are Kyle Johnson, Kensel; Karlee Lesmann,...
The McKenzie County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Reeder. Team members are Paige Delaney and Sylvia Boekelman, Alexander; Ryan Pingel, Watford City and Luke Smith, Arnegard. coaches are Morgan Wisness and Devan Leo. The team will represent North Dakota at National Invitational 4-H Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2022. The Foster County team placed second in the senior division. Team members...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held May 18 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. Four-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on his display, “Playing With Soap.” Ethan was inv...
The MonDak area has several Independence Day events planned throughout the 4th of July weekend. Arnegard will be hosting several events Sunday, July 4. Starting at 8:30 a.m. there will be a 5K run/walk starting on 4th Ave right in front of the fire department (check-in starts at 8 a.m. and there will be a fee of $10 per runner), a parade will begin at 11 a.m. (parade registration starts at 9 a.m.), followed by lunch at noon, and afternoon games will begin at 2 p.m. There will be cornhole...
In 2019, The McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) started a program designed to defray infrastructure costs for qualifying housing projects in McKenzie County: The JDA Housing Development Subsidy program. So far, 42 houses have been accepted into McKenzie County JDA Housing Development Subsidy Program as of June 11. This means that $125,000 remains to be allocated out of the program funding. The JDA board has recently indicated there is no interest in seeking more funds to the program, so once that allocation runs out, no more applic...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on June 1 at NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, Watford City. Jaden Murphy, Williston, received a Grand Champion ribbon in Junior Division (10-13 year olds) and Gracyn Darrington, Arnegard followed with the Reserve. Nicolas Ellis, Arnegard, and Kyle Best, Watford City, were recipients of blue ribbons. Beginner Division (8 9 year olds) participants Gavyn Darrington, Arnegard and Tylee Thorne, Watford City, were awarded...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Clothing Revue was held Thursday, June 3 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City. This event is designed to develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities in youth. Participants will also have the opportunity to grow by experiencing the skills they need to plan, select and create clothing representative of their personality. Young 4-H'ers can acquire poise, good posture and grooming habits through this event. The Sew and Show cat...
Three McKenzie County 4-H’ers participated in the 2021 Mouticounty Program Unit 1 4-H Communication Arts Event held on Tuesday, May 26 at Williston Research Extension Center. The goal of this event is to help 4-H’ers become proficient at making public presentations. Participants are developing communication skills and learning to gather and organize information, equipment and props. Kyle Best presented “Why Buy Local” video presentation in Junior Division and received a first place medal....
The 2021McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held May 18 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. Four-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on his...
The 2021McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held on May 18 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office, Watford City. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. Four-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand...
Williston Basin Speedway, May 7 Results; May 8 Rain Out IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1 1st Place: Andrew Bertsch, Minot, ND, 146 2nd Place: Vance Tomlinson, Max, ND, 3T 3rd Place: Caden Appelt, Minot, ND, 70 4th Place: Riese Dignan, Kenmare, ND, 144 5th Place: John Flory Jr, Williston, ND, 18 6th Place: Scott Joern, Minot, ND, 52 7th Place: Troy Bertsch, Minot, ND, 148 8th Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 9th Place: Austin Green, Williston, ND, 11A 10th Place: 13, Alex Tvedt, Minot, ND, 103 11t...
