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Eight-year-old Ella Taylor is a lot like other kids in Watford City, she loves the farm and the animals. But unlike her older brother, Jett, 14, and her 11-year-old sister, Piper, Ella is a Cloverbud and wasn't old enough to sell animals in 4-H yet. Her brother and sister show steers at the McKenzie County Fair. Ella has always watched from the sidelines, waiting for the day she will be a part of it too. Last spring, Ella got a surprise from her grandparents. When they calving season came...
While on patrol on Dec. 14, at approximately 9:14 p.m., a McKenzie County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on 4th Ave. NW, Watford City. The vehicle refused to stop and continued westbound, initiating a pursuit. A PIT maneuver was utilized in a field west of the Prairie View RV Park, however, the suspect vehicle was able to continue fleeing. The suspect vehicle continued driving through the Prairie View RV Park at speeds of 90 mph. The pursuit continued onto U.S....
The McKenzie County Community Foundation has been awarding local organizations grant money since 2017. This year's organization's that will receive grant money include: McKenzie County Ambulance Service; McKenzie County Heritage Association; McKenzie County Nonprofit Network; Bakken Area Skills Center-Health Occupations Student Association; Alexander Public School District; Long X Arts Foundation; Bakken Oil Rush Ministry; Watford City Swim Team; McKenzie County Hockey Club; Watford City Park Di...
Get rid of the Bah Humbugs with live theater! The McKenzie County Community Theater (MCCT) invites you to attend their adaptation and production of the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol", Saturday, Dec. 21at 3 p.m. CST in the Watford City High School auditorium. Cost for this live theater event is just $10 at the door. Although MCCT is just a bit over one year old, this is the fourth performance for the group. It was founded in the summer of 2023 to bring community theater to McKenzie...
Gerald D. Brown, 76, of Keene, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the McKenzie County Health Center in Watford City, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Clear Creek Church in Keene, ND with Pastor Peder Stenslie officiating. Gerald will be laid to rest in Silent City Cemetery in Keene, ND. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Keene Dome for a time of fellowship and sharing. Gerald’s service will be livestreamed directly on his funeral page on www.fulkersons.com. V...
Funeral Services will be Thursday December 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Light refreshments will be served after the service for a time of fellowship. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Hank will be laid to rest in the Poker Jim Cemetery in McKenzie County, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with th...
Researching the introduction of The Roundup has been a story in itself. Luckily, back in 2017 we received an email from Carol (Duncanson) Jolin telling us that she and her husband, Dean, started a shopper called "Sunbeam" in the 1960s in Mott, ND. "It was very successful so when we sold my father's night club business, we thought it'd be great to duplicate the "Sunbeam" type shopper in Watford City in 1974. We had a typewriter, a Compugraphic and office supplies¼¼and had everything...
The creation of The Roughrider Fund was approved by the voters of the city in 1998 to support the projects that enhance Watford City and make it a great place to live and visit. The one and a half cent city sales tax has supported many projects since then. Some of the most notable projects supported include the construction of the Wild West Water Park, McKenzie Health medical complex, and The Roughrider Center. Key projects approved by The Roughrider Fund Committee in 2024 include: Business Startup & Expansion Forgivable Loan Program: Mabes Flo...
A 2025 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on ND Highway 23 at 3:36 a.m. and rear ended a 2012 Kenworth truck that was eastbound on ND Highway 23 also. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Rance Bennett, El Dorado, KA, died from injuries on the scene. The driver of the Kenworth truck, Augustin Solis Munoz, Westport, WA, was uninjured. The driver of the Silverado was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Other agencies involved in the crash were Three Affiliate Tribes Police,...
Amy Dalrymple, https://northdakotamonitor.com Heat from natural gas flares combined with high winds and dry vegetation caused two of the October wildfires in western North Dakota, according to the state fire marshal. Investigations into an Oct. 5 fire near Keene and a fire the same day near New Town found that both originated with flares at oil and gas wells next to agricultural land with stubble or dry grass, according to investigative reports. The McKenzie County fires occurred in the hours...
Watford City has a full day of holiday excitement planned for its community this Nov. 29. The Parade of Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m., after the Watford City High School Student Council lights the community Christmas tree by Door 204 on Watford’s Main Street at 6:15 pm. The parade’s theme is “Christmas Around the World” and will start at the old Fairgrounds and head west on 4th Avenue, turn south on Main Street, and be followed by fireworks. Bakken Oil Rush Ministries will be accepting donated items for their winter clothing drive during...
A 2025 Chevrole6 Silverado was traveling eastbound on ND Highway 23 at 3:36 a.m. and rear ended a 2012 Kenworth truck that was eastbound on ND Highway 23 also. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Rance Bennett, El Dorado, KA, died from injuries on the scene. The driver of the Kenworth truck, Augustin Solis Munoz, Westport, WA, was uninjured. The driver of the Silverado was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Names will be released pending next of kin notification. Other agencies...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time. Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 1-3 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Free play with library materials, LEGOs & giant games provided by the library. Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4; Thurs., Dec. 5 11-12 a.m. - P...
Thank you to everyone that came out for our grand opening and ribbon cutting. We truly live in the best community and are so lucky to have the amenities that we do. A huge thank you to McKenzie County, the McKenzie County Commissioners, and the McKenzie County JDA for funding this beautiful, safe, daycare center. Without them, we would still be busting at the seams of our Badlands location and not able to take new enrollees. With opening this additional location, we are able to take on an extra...
Watford City's vibrant park system is a key quality-of-life feature that draws both newcomers and longtime residents. As the Watford City Parks Department approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, Superintendent Robin Arndt remains dedicated to preserving its legacy while pursuing ambitious improvements for the future. Sunshine Park Spring of 2024 saw the completion of a playground addition at Sunshine Park. This new feature expands the offerings of Sunshine Park, alongside an existing...
Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND, with Pastor John Brady officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Following the luncheon, Cameron will be laid to rest beside his dad, Gregg Schuetze, in McKenzie County, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Cameron L...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 13 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Kids Book Club - Listen to some awesome stories through chapter books, reading chapter of the books each week. McKenzie County Public Library, Watford City. For more info call 701-444-3785 or email librari...
The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, and had the Alexander School bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station Nov. 5. Team Who, consisting of William Richards, Jordan Hernandez, and Paiten Ive...
Since Oct. 5, McKenzie and Williams County have battled fire, some only being fully contained in the last few days. Watford City, Mandaree, Ray, Arnegard, Tioga, and surrounding areas now face the devastation left behind on the over 22,000 scorched acres. Two men, Ed Coppersmith and Nicolaas van Eeden, lost their lives working to save livestock. Tioga and Ray producers were hit the hardest, some losing the majority of their herd. The livestock that were lost are yet to be totaled, and more will...
Events in Sidney, Fairview, East Fairview, Savage, Glendive & Froid, Mountain Time Now-Mon., Dec. 2 5 p.m. - Notice Of Taxes Due - The 1st half of all Real Property taxes are due on or before 5 p.m., Dec. 2. The 2nd half of the Real Property taxes will be due on or before 5 p.m., June 2. If not paid on or before these dates there will be interest added. Taxes are to be paid at the Richland County Treasurer’s Office, 201 W. Main, Sidney, MT. Now-Sat., Jan. 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 34th Annual MDHC Miniature Art Show - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3...
Funeral Services are Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the Assembly of God Church in Watford City, North Dakota with Pastor John Brady officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Following the luncheon, Cameron will be laid to rest beside his dad, Gregg Schuetze, in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, North Dakota is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and McKenzie County celebrated the completion of the U.S. Highway 85 four-lane project, from Watford City to the Long X Bridge, and adjacent shared-use path Friday, Oct. 25. Chad Orn, NDDOT deputy director for planning, State Senator Brad Bekkedahl, and other state and local officials were in attendance to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. "The successful completion of this Highway 85 four-lane project is a major win f...
Every two years, November is a flurry of action with Election Day. This year, there are several new measures proposed in North Dakota as amendments to the state constitution. While each of these measures has its own set of benefits and challenges, measure #4 stands out as the one that will affect schools the most. Measure #4 directly states: “This initiated measure would amend sections 1, 14, 15, and 16 and repeal sections 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 of Article X of the North Dakota Constitution. It would prohibit political subdivisions from beyond t...
Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday Nov. 1, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and...
The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, as well as arranged for the Alexander school bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station this coming Nov....
