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  • Nourish Your Digestive System Lesson August 27

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Aug 20, 2014

    Many of us have digestive disorders. In fact, about 30 to 40% of adults say they experience frequent indigestion and more than 50 million visits are made every year to health care facilities for symptoms related to the digestive system. Suffering from heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and excess gas does not have to be the norm; in fact, these are all signs that our digestive system is not functioning properly. By taking care of your digestive system, you can become a “regular” human being. “Nou...

  • McKenzie Co. Area Food Pantry

    Aug 13, 2014

    Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...

  • Ribfest & Bash on the Grass This Friday in Watford City

    Aug 6, 2014

    The Ribfest 2014 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 8th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. This year’s Ribfest is working together with the 1st Annual Bash on the Grass Concert Series featuring a concert by Travis Tritt. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. Main Street will be open for the public to enjoy lunch, music, kids games and inflatables, and ribs until 9 pm. Travis Tritt will perform at 8:30 pm at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6:3...

  • Lesson "Nourish and Exercise Your Brain" Offered in Watford City

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 30, 2014

    “Why did I just walk into this room?” you may ask. All of us have experienced this forgetful moment at some time! Forgetting things once in a while is normal. This lesson, “Nourish and Exercise Your Brain” is about nourishing your brain with food and activities to protect against memory loss. “Nourish and Exercise Your Brain” will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 30 at the Watford City Senior Center. Participants of the lesson will learn about ways they can decrease oxidative damage to t...

  • Ribfest 2014 Set For Aug. 8 in Watford City Featuring a concert by Travis Tritt as part of the Bash on the Grass Concert Series

    Jul 23, 2014

    The Ribfest 2014 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 8th for this year's event on Main Street, Watford City. This year's Ribfest is working together with the 1st Annual Bash on the Grass Concert Series featuring a concert by Travis Tritt. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. Main Street will be open for the public to enjoy lunch, music, kids games and inflatables, and ribs until 9 pm. Travis Tritt will perform at 8:30 at the...

  • McKenzie Co. Area Food Pantry

    Jul 23, 2014

    Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...

  • Ribfest 2014 Set For Aug. 8 in Watford City Featuring a concert by Travis Tritt as part of the Bash on the Grass Concert Series

    Jul 16, 2014

    The Ribfest 2014 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 8th for this year's event on Main Street, Watford City. This year's Ribfest is working together with the 1st Annual Bash on the Grass Concert Series featuring a concert by Travis Tritt. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. Main Street will be open for the public to enjoy lunch, music, kids games and inflatables, and ribs until 9 pm. Travis Tritt will perform at 8:30 at the...

  • The McKenzie County Fair July 9-12

    Jul 9, 2014

    At the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, beef barbecue, two evening dances, carnival, petting zoo and 4H livestock and horsemanship shows; promising to be another roping, riding, bucking good time! The four-day event kicks off July 9, and lasts until July 12. This year’s theme is “Lasso Some Fun.” Events kick off on Wednesday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. with a 4H livestock exhibit that lasts throughout the day. The carnival will take place daily beginning Thursday, July...

  • 3 to 5 Year Olds Invited to Participate in Lil Buckeroo Rodeo

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 9, 2014

    Youngsters ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to participate in the Lil Buckeroo Rodeo. This special event will take place at 3 pm on Saturday, July 12 in the Livestock Arena on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos are invited to dr...

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 9, 2014

    Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 11 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 9 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 10 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 10. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows:...

  • McKenzie Co. Area Food Pantry

    Jul 9, 2014

    Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...

  • The McKenzie County Fair is Coming, July 9-12

    Jaimee Green|Jul 2, 2014

    Where else can you watch an angry bull stomp and thrash about, watch blinged-out barrel racers steady their steeds, or witness brave pickup men charge toward bucking broncos? It’s the same place where you can listen to live entertainment while enjoying a fist full of cotton candy while riding the zipper among friends and neighbors at the carnival! Before the dust settles on the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, b...

  • McKenzie County Health Systems Groundbreaking

    Jul 2, 2014

    Watford City officials and contributors broke ground on McKenzie County Health System's new $59 million, 120,000 square foot facility on June 27. Pictured are (L-R) Jody Renbarger, Roughrider Fund; Brad Thompson, Bank of North Dakota; Ron Anderson, Chr. County Comissioners; Jasper Schneider, The State Director of USDA; Brent Sanford, Mayor; Myra Anderson, Chairperson of the Benefit Fund Board; Wayne Stenehjem, State Attorney General; Patsy Levang, President of MCHS Board of Directors; Dan...

  • Little Buckaroos Needed to Enter Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 2, 2014

    Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 12 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos are...

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 2, 2014

    You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July10 to 12 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker Building...

  • MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association Announces Scholarship Recipients

    Venessa Pooch|Jul 2, 2014

    The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, along with the Rockin’ Your Heart Out/Cattlemen’s Ball committee is honored to announce the recipients of the 2014 MonDak Area Stockgrowers Scholarships. Rachael Oliver, a 2014 graduate of Savage High School received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Oliver plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in Animal Science. Layton Hrubes, a 2013 graduate of Dawson County High school and current student at Montana State University, Bozeman also received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Hrubes is maj...

  • The McKenzie County Fair is Coming, July 9-12

    Jaimee Green|Jul 2, 2014

    Where else can you watch an angry bull stomp and thrash about, watch blinged-out barrel racers steady their steeds, or witness brave pickup men charge toward bucking broncos? It’s the same place where you can listen to live entertainment while enjoying a fist full of cotton candy while riding the zipper among friends and neighbors at the carnival! Before the dust settles on the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, b...

  • Little Buckaroos Needed to Enter Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 2, 2014

    Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 12 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos are...

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 2, 2014

    You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July10 to 12 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker Building...

  • Farm Credit Groups Provide $300,000 in Grants for Western North Dakota Communities, New Slideshow Shows Grant Recipients

    Teresa Kjellberg|Jul 2, 2014

    Three Farm Credit organizations are continuing their support for western North Dakota communities impacted by oil and mineral exploration and production. Today the groups announced $300,000 in grants for projects under the Rural Community Grant Fund. The latest awards focus primarily on rural fire departments and support for area first responders. This includes funds for new fire trucks for rural fire departments in Crosby and Mohall and a tanker upgrade in Burlington – helping to replace three aging vehicles. It also includes new protective g...

  • Watford City Celebrates Its 100th Year This Weekend

    Doug Bolken|Jun 25, 2014

    The City of Watford City will be celebrating its 100th year this weekend. Our Centennial festivities begin on Thursday, June 26 with a dedication of our new Centennial Park and end on Sunday, June 29th with a non-denominational church service. The highlight of this event is our two day Centennial Festival which is set among the trees and along the creek of the City Park and McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be able to display their product throughout the festival. Our Festival Main Stage Events include: Native American Dancers, Baby...

  • MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association Announces Scholarship Recipients

    Venessa Pooch|Jun 25, 2014

    The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, along with the Rockin' Your Heart Out/Cattlemen's Ball committee is honored to announce the recipients of the 2014 MonDak Area Stockgrowers Scholarships. Rachael Oliver, a 2014 graduate of Savage High School received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Oliver plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in Animal Science. Layton Hrubes, a 2013 graduate of Dawson County High school and current student at Montana State University, Bozeman also...

  • McKenzie Co. Area Food Pantry

    Jun 18, 2014

    Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...

  • Larsen Service Drug Provides 62 Years of Patron's Prescriptions

    Jaimee Green|Jun 18, 2014

    John Larsen started more than a business in pharmacy in 1952. He started a family tradition that has stood the test of time for 62 years and spans three generations. Larsen Service Drug has served as a main-stay business on Main Street in Watford City providing patrons with just what the doctor ordered. "I think at the time my grandpa saw a need for a hometown pharmacy and it was something he was passionate about. From his passion this amazing tradition grew," said Jenna (Larsen) Wahlstrom, a...

  • WATFORD CITY, NORTH DAKOTA Centennial Celebration Event Schedule

    Jun 18, 2014

    6/26 Thursday Main Street Free Feed & Historical Walking Tours Film Festival Kick Off Centennial Park Dedication 6/27 Friday Centennial Parade & Festival featuring Kids Zone Heritage Days All School Reunion Trish Gravos Golf Scramble Evening of Music, Food & Fun 6/28 Saturday Centennial Festival Featuring Kids Zone All School Reunion Heritage Days Free Feed & Auction Evening of Music, Food & Fun 6/29 Sunday Gospel Music Non-Denominational Worship Service Thursday, June 26th 10 AM – 1 PM M...

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