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The Watford City Roughrider Fund is a one and a half cent city sales tax missioned with enhancing Watford City. In recent history, the fund supported the construction and expansion of large community facilities including the McKenzie Health Medical Complex, the Rough Rider Center and the Watford City Municipal Airport. Each year, the fund supports organizations that create vibrancy in our community through events and programming in and around Watford City. This year, the fund committed $ 100,000 to its Community Enhancement Grant program to...
At approximately 11:49 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, April 25, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist the U.S. Forest Service with a suspicious male subject who was attempting to sell items on the Little Missouri National Grasslands. Upon contact, the male fled in his vehicle, and units initiated a pursuit with the male suspect. The pursuit left the National Grasslands and traveled southbound on U.S. Highway 85 from Sixth Street NW, Grassy Butte, ND. The vehicle continued southbound on U.S. Highway 85 at speeds in excess of 1...
On May 8, Watford City High School students will descend on the community for their fourth bi-annual cleanup day. Austin Bolton, Watford City High School social studies teacher, community cleanup director and student council advisor, heads the event, and the student council takes care of reaching out to community members, businesses, and staff members to build their project list for the cleanup days. The cleanup is the students 'way of saying thank you to a community that gives so much to their...
Organizers of the McKenzie County Fair in Watford City have planned four days of fun and excitement just for you Wednesday, June 12, through Saturday, June 15. Gates open at 5 p.m. Wednesday evening and 8 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission to the grounds is free. All times are Central Daylight Time. Start the weekend at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening with the Olaf Leiseth Memorial Draft Horse Show. This free event showcases the hard-working draft horses and their drivers as they navigate an...
Frank Axtmann, 72 of Watford City, ND passed away on Monday April 30, 2024, at the McKenzie County Health Hospital in Watford City with his daughter by his side. A Memorial Service for Frank will be held on Wednesday, May 08, 2024, at 1:00 PM the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City with Mark Honstein officiating. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum congratulates McKenzie County Public Schools along with their many partnerships and donors at the Grand Opening of the Bakken Area Skills Center in Watford City. The Career and Technical Education facility is the first one several facilities to open in North Dakota. The BASC opened in January offering technical education and training for high school Students and citizens throughout the Bakken Region. The mission of the Bakken Area Skills Center is to empower...
It's that time of year when area residents should make a call to Con's Weed Control Service, Sidney, in order to guarantee having a top-notch lawn. Con Donvan, owner, has run the business since 1990. He said his crews cover about a 70-mile radius including all of Richland County, some of McKenzie County and the eastern side of Roosevelt County. It's a family business with Con's wife, Lynn, and their grown children Michael, Matthew and Kerri all playing roles in the company's success. Valuable...
McKenzie County Emergency Management is here for you in the event of an emergency or disaster. Emergency manager Karolin Jappe has been on the job for 10 years now working with other agencies in the county and its neighbors, responding to emergencies and disasters, but also training others to be prepared. If needed, Jappe can also call on her neighboring counties for help as well as the state DES for assistance if the disaster becomes quite large and she needs more resources than are available. So far, she has only had to call out resources fro...
Events In Williston Thurs., April 18-Sat., April 20 7 p.m. nightly - 2024 Wild West Days - April 18: Badlands Professional Bullriders; April 19: PRCA Xtreme Bulls; Kids’ Night; April 20: PRCA Xtreme Bulls - Military Night. Tickets nightly: Adults: $25; Kids: $15; Friday Night Kids 12 & under free. Raymond Family Event Center, 1002 11th St W. Sat., April 20 5 p.m. - 5th Annual Leather & Lace Gala - Ladies formal dress, guys biker attire, music by XXL Entertainment, $100 per couple, $75 single ticket, 21+ only. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p...
The Long X Arts Foundation along with the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre is bringing America's favorite elementary school student, Junie B Jones, to the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 19. You know Junie B from the beloved children's book series, now see the story come to life in Junie B Jones: The Musical on onstage in this adaptation of three books in the popular book series of the same name. Clad with purple glasses and all, Junie B., along with...
Funeral services for Myron Leland, 87, Squaw Gap, ND, were Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. MDT at People's Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Myron will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Monday, April 8, 2024, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
The Prairie Rose Quilters Guild along with the Long X Arts Foundation are hosting the Prairie Rose Quilt Guild show at the Long X Visitor and Art Center, Watford City, from now until May 3. Guests are welcome to come Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to browse the collection of 58 quilts made by local, McKenzie County area quilters that are on display in the lower, mid and upper level of the Long X Visitor Center. “It’s a great way to celebrate National Quilting Month,” said Jessica Newman, Long X Art Education, Outreach and Exhibit coord...
The Prairie Rose Quilters Guild along with the Long X Arts Foundation are hosting the Prairie Rose Quilt Guild show at the Long X Visitor and Art Center, Watford City, from now until May 3. Guests are welcome to come Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to browse the collection of 58 quilts made by local, McKenzie County area quilters that are on display in the lower, mid and upper level of the Long X Visitor Center. "It's a great way to celebrate National Quilting Month," said Jessica Newman,...
The McKenzie County Planning and Zoning Board held an Open House Thursday, Mach 21 for rural and Watford City residents to update the McKenzie County Zoning Ordinance. Shown is the staff of the planning and zoning department; (L to R): John Irwin, Scott Harmstead, project manager; Sandee Kimpel, director; Brooke Simons, and Raul Sanchez. Not pictured is Cindy Jensen and Jake Walters, City Hall, who will be working with the staff...
A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Kylee Reviere, Watford City, ND, was traveling northbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 158 at 7:51 a.m. CDT. Reviere lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and into the southbound lane. A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Clinton Wilson, Marshall, TX; a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Fernando Ponce, Fairview, MT, and a 2022 Ford F-250 driven by Juan Alonso Carillo, Watford City, ND, were traveling southbound on Highway 85. Wilson’s F-150 collided with Reviere’s F-150. Ponce’s Chevrolet Silverado and Caril...
A three-vehicle property crash occurred approximately 8 miles east of Watford City on Highway 23 near mile marker 12 on March 26 at approximately 8 a.m. A 2019 Ford F-250 driven by Todd Kemper, Highlands, TX, was driving east on Highway 23 when the F-250 broke down leaving the enclosed trailer it was pulling just into the lane of travel. A 2024 Ram 2500 driven by Patrick Bartley, Huffman, TX, stopped to assist Kemper. Both the 2019 Ford F-250 and 2024 Ram 2500 had their hazard lights activated. Kemper, his passenger, Dakota Griffin, Pasadena,...
A 2020 Ram 1500, driven by Darek Pederson, 47, Blaine, MN, was westbound on Highway 23 Monday, March 18, approximately 7 miles west of New Town, ND. The vehicle crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a Peterbilt truck driven by John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND, The Ram 1500 came to rest in the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of the eastbound lanes. The driver of the Ram 1500 was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed to his injuries on March 19. Both drivers were...
Continuing its efforts to teach old fashioned skills and create community, McKenzie County Heritage Park will host "Growing a Garden" Friday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. CDT in its new meeting room. According to employee Rebekah Engebretson, the classes started with "Wintering Well" and included skills such as crocheting and sour dough bread making as a way to get together and learn the hands-on skills that Grandma would have taught. She says the interest in those rapidly disappearing skills is high with...
Dawson County Events Events in Glendive unless otherwise listed. MT. Fri., April 5 6:30-11 p.m. - Designer Purse Bingo Eastside Elite Baseball & Softball Fundraiser - Designer Purse Bingo tickets $50 for $10 games; silent auction. Games start at 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, 415 N. Merrill Ave. Fri., April 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat., April 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Glendive Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling - Art, crafts, vendors, free admission. EPEC, 313 S. Merrill Ave. For more info contact Barb, 406-377-3602. Wed., April 17 4-7 p.m. - Our Savior Lutheran...
Funeral services for Myron Leland, 87, of Squaw Gap, North Dakota are Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. MST at People's Congregational Church in Sidney, Montana with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Myron will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, Montana. Visitation is Monday, April 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. Remembrances, condolences...
A 2020 Ram 1500, driven by Darek Pederson, 47, Blaine, MN, was westbound on Highway 23 Monday, March 18, approximately 7 miles west of New Town, ND. The vehicle crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a Peterbilt truck driven by John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND. The Ram 1500 came to rest in the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of the eastbound lanes. The driver of the Ram 1500 was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed to his injuries on March 19. Both drivers were...
According to employee Rebekah Engebretson, the classes started with "Wintering Well" and included skills such as crocheting and sour dough bread making as a way to get together and learn the hands-on skills that Grandma would have taught. She says the interest in those rapidly disappearing skills is high with the sour dough bread making class attended by 70 people, and no less than 30 in any of the others. "There's a community need," she said. "Gathering, talking, learning, the community loved...
A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Kylee Reviere, Watford City, ND, was traveling northbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 158 at 7:51 a.m. CDT. Reviere lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and into the southbound lane. A 2023 Ford F-150 driven by Clinton Wilson, Marshall, TX; a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Fernando Ponce, Fairview, MT, and a 2022 Ford F-250 driven by Juan Alonso Carillo, Watford City, ND, were traveling southbound on Highway 85. Wilson’s F-150 collided with Reviere’s F-150. Ponce’s Chevrolet Silverado and Caril...
On March 26, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m., a three-vehicle property crash occurred approximately 8 miles east of Watford City on Highway 23 near mile marker 12. A 2019 Ford F-250 driven by Todd Kemper was driving east on Highway 23 when the F-250 broke down leaving the enclosed trailer it was pulling just into the lane of travel. A 2024 Ram 2500 driven by Patrick Bartley stopped to assist Kemper. Both the 2019 Ford F-250 and 2024 Ram 2500 had their hazard lights activated. Kemper, his passenger, Dakota Griffin, and Bartley were in the process...
In the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Indoor Arena, Watford City, Stan Headings will be hosting the sixth annual Bares and Broncs Rodeo, March 23 at 7 p.m. Its the second year of being a PRCA sanctioned event. The rough stock rodeo features the best horses of five different stock contracting companies to be competed on by some of the best PRCA cowboys in the business. This year, Stace Smith Pro Rodeo (Malakoff, TX), Burch Pro Rodeo (Gillette, WY), Brookman Pro Rodeo (Sidney, MT), J Bar J (Brockway, MT), and Outlaw Buckers Rodeo Corp. (Wainright,...
