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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated Burke and Divide counties in northwest North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The complete list of primary natural disaster areas includes Barnes, Benson, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Cass, Dickey, Divide, Eddy, Foster, Golden Valley, Grand Forks, Griggs, Logan, Lamoure, McIntosh, Nelson, Ramsey, Ransom, Sargent, Slope, Stark, Steele, Stutsman, and Traill. In addition, farmers and ranchers in Mountrail, Renville, Ward and Williams...
After working for the County for 10 years with 6 years as Tourism Director, Jan Dodge has decided to redirect her focus elsewhere. When she spoke about her experience there she replied, “I thoroughly enjoyed my position as tourism director. We expanded not only in tourism, but also welcoming people to the community.” Dodge described her departure as “bittersweet”. She can picture a lot of expansion in the future. “I wanted to see the visitor center as a welcome mat to everyone passing through o...
Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on November 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The class will start at 5:30 pm and will conclude by 9:30 pm. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced. Topics...
The 2012 Women’s Day event will be held on Tuesday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. in the Outlaws’ Ballroom, Watford City. The featured speaker is Dr. Gary Ramage, a physician at McKenzie County Hospital. Dr. Ramage’s main focus is on Heart Disease & Women. The keynote speaker for the evening is Michelle Aguilar, the Season 6 Biggest Loser Winner. Aguilar, 26 year-old assistant director from Ft. Worth, TX won, claiming the show’s $250,000 grand prize. She struggled with her weight when her parents announced they were getting divorce...
Mr. Thomas C. Britt, Jr. is a Sex Offender in the State of Tennessee. Mr. Britt resides at 402 Frontage Rd.,4 Bears Casino, New Town, ND. 58763. Mr. Britt has a conviction in the State of Tennessee for Rape of a Child Under the Age of Thirteen. TN-Registered, TN-Risk Level –Non-Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined For additional information concerning this and any other registered sex offender in North Dakota, go to the North Dakota Sex offender Web Site, h...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2012 grant cycle. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities within McKenzie County for projects and programs that benefit the community. Grant applications must be submitted on an official form no later than October 31, 2012. The application form and guidelines are available online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty. Applications will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee, comprised of community volunteers, who will make...
Longtime durum growers contemplating adding hard red spring wheat to their crop rotation could be surprised and a little over-whelmed by the long list of varieties to select from. In fact, yield trials of North Dakota State University have included close to 50 varieties. Besides those developed at NDSU and the state universities of Montana, South Dakota, and Minnesota many of the varieties hail from private industry. Many of the varieties have a fit for the drier climate of western North Dakota...
Curt Moen, Watford City Planner, spoke to Watford City chamber members last week about retail opportunities and other developments in the greater Watford City area. He reviewed issues concerning the oil and gas industry and quality housing, outlining the challenges of the past 18 months including dust, roads, wear and tear on infrastructure, and the cost of development. McKenzie County received $12 million from the state last year, which was spent in 6 months. This year, they are requesting...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2012 grant cycle. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities within McKenzie County for projects and programs that benefit the community. Grant applications must be submitted on an official form no later than October 31, 2012. The application form and guidelines are available online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty. Applications will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee, comprised of community volunteers, who will make...
Parents, professionals or anyone working with children ages 6 to 16 are invited to attend Common Sense Parenting Class weekly series starting September 25 and continuing to October 30. All classes will start at 6 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays and will be held in the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or e-mail [email protected]. These classes are designed to help adults deal with challenging issues when...
“Dakota Air: The Radio Show” to play out in the heart of the Bakken Fargo production company Prairie Airwaves has announced that the variety program Dakota Air: The Radio Show will be performed for a live audience at the Watford City High School Media Center on Saturday, September 15th, at 7p.m. CT, and recorded for broadcast on the statewide Prairie Public Broadcasting radio network. Dakota Air: The Radio Show is a traveling show performed to live audiences at locations throughout North Dakota...
Roping. Riding. Guts. Glory. Do you really need more of a hint than that? Well, okay then! Here it goes. It’s rodeo time in Watford City and that, ol’ partner, is reason enough to scrape the mud off those cowboys boots, grab your best duds and mosey on into town to one of the wildest rodeos in the northwest. The two-day NDRA Rodeo Finals event will feature the talents of North Dakotas’ top 12 competitors in nine events, as they try to become the 2012 NDRA State Champion. The event is takin...
Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on September 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The class will start at 5:30 pm and will conclude by 9:30 pm. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced. Topics...
Roping. Riding. Guts. Glory. Do you really need more of a hint than that? Well, okay then! Here it goes. It’s rodeo time in Watford City and that, ol’ partner, is reason enough to scrape the mud off those cowboys boots, grab your best duds and mosey on into town to one of the wildest rodeos in the northwest. The two-day NDRA Rodeo Finals event will feature the talents of North Dakotas’ top 12 competitors in nine events, as they try to become the 2012 NDRA State Champion. The event is takin...
Roping. Riding. Guts. Glory. Do you really need more of a hint than that? Well, okay then! Here it goes. It’s rodeo time in Watford City and that, ol’ partner, is reason enough to scrape the mud off those cowboys boots, grab your best duds and mosey on into town to one of the wildest rodeos in the northwest. The two-day NDRA Rodeo Finals event will feature the talents of North Dakotas’ top 12 competitors in nine events, as they try to become the 2012 NDRA State Champion. The event is takin...
“Dakota Air: The Radio Show” to play out in the heart of the Bakken Fargo production company Prairie Airwaves has announced that the variety program Dakota Air: The Radio Show will be performed for a live audience at the Watford City High School Media Center on Saturday, September 15th, at 7p.m. CT, and recorded for broadcast on the statewide Prairie Public Broadcasting radio network. “We’re looking forward to visiting this part of North Dakota again and showcasing the talent of some long-time locals amid the bustle of boomtown,” said the...
Mr. Paul R. Corbin is a Sex Offender in the State of Michigan. Mr. Paul R. Corbin resides in Williston, ND, but will be working in McKenzie County at the following address: North Winds of WY, 12612 23rd St. NW., Watford City, ND. 58854. Mr. Corbin has convictions in the State of Michigan, they are as follows: Criminal Sexual Conduct-3rd Degree (Person 13-15)/1999 and Criminal Sexual Conduct-4th Degree (Victim between 13-16)/1999. MI-Registered MI-Risk Level – N/A ND-Status: REGISTERED ND-Risk l...
“Dakota Air: The Radio Show” to play out in the heart of the Bakken Fargo production company Prairie Airwaves has announced that the variety program Dakota Air: The Radio Show will be performed for a live audience at the Watford City High School Media Center on Saturday, September 15th, at 7p.m. CT, and recorded for broadcast on the statewide Prairie Public Broadcasting radio network. “We’re looking forward to visiting this part of North Dakota again and showcasing the talent of some long-time locals amid the bustle of boomtown,” said the...
As of July 9th, McKenzie County requires a building permit for any construction projects within the jurisdiction of McKenzie County. All existing commercial and residential projects under construction prior to July 9th must also be registered with the McKenzie County Building Department by August 25, 2012. (There will be no charge for this registration). Builders may also request a Certificate of Occupancy for their ongoing projects at their option for an at cost fee. Please contact the building department to discuss your plans with the code...
Some wildlife management areas in southwestern North Dakota now have the same camping restrictions adopted earlier this spring on similar public lands along Lake Sakakawea. The State Game and Fish Department has now included the following WMAs where overnight camping is prohibited on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except holidays: North Lemmon Lake in Adams County; Bull Creek in Billings County; Alkali Creek and Spring Creek in Bowman County; Killdeer Mountains in Dunn County; Camels Hump Lake in Golden Valley County; Indian Creek in Hettinger...
Youth ages 11 to 15 who are interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course scheduled from 9 am to 3:30 pm CT on Wednesday, August 15 at the Heritage Room in City Hall in Watford City. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes the Babysitter’s Training Handbook, food for breaks and official recognition as a certified babysitter. For those interested in attending, pre-registration is requested by Monday, August 13 – please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or email...
McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Choices judgers were recognized for finishing in fourth place at the State 4-H Consumer Choices Junior Division contest held on July 24 at the ND State Fair in Minot. Karissa Monsen, daughter of Clayton and Vicki Monsen of Watford City, placed 17th individually while teammates Carlton and AndrinaTurnquist, children of David and Erica Turnquist of Alexander, placed 20th and 22nd respectively. Final team member, Krystal Wold, daughter of Gary and Sue Wold of Watford...
The 2012 State 4-H Clothing Revue was held on Monday, July 23 at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Karissa Monsen of Watford City and member of Banks Willing Workers 4-H Club participated in the teen division of the event wearing her sewn blue tie dyed dress with ruffled sleeves. Sister Kaylin competed in the preteen division with her sewn sundress. The girls were among about 50 youth modeling various clothing items in this special showcase of youth from across the state. The 4-H Clothing Revue offers 4-Hers the opportunity to select and...
Mr. Paul R. Corbin is a Sex Offender in the State of Michigan . Mr. Paul R. Corbin resides in Williston, ND but will be working in McKenzie County at the following address: North Winds of WY, 12612 23rd St. NW., Watford City, ND. 58854. Mr. Corbin has convictions in the State of Michigan, they are as follows: Criminal Sexual Conduct-3rd Degree (Person 13-15)/1999 and Criminal Sexual Conduct-4th Degree (Victim between 13-16)/1999. MI-Registered, MI-Risk Level – N/A ND-Status: REGISTERED, N...
Oil production in McKenzie County has certainly been a mixed blessing of job creation and tax revenues, balanced by strained infrastructure and quality of life challenges. One of those challenges has involved the accelerated construction of homes, businesses, and other buildings. The county is required to adhere to state building codes which are essential to protecting the long-term safety and welfare of the people of McKenzie County. It is also an important part of insuring that buildings maintain their value and usefulness long into the...
