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  • McKenzie County Soil District and Conservation Service Seeks Public Input

    Ashley Harris|Mar 6, 2013

    With the oil boom people are seeing many changes, some positive and some negative. When it comes to the agricultural community, there are many concerns regarding the land. The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are actively trying to address the many concerns and issues that are being seen. They have had a few public input sessions to find out what the main concerns are. They have done prior sessions regarding other topics, but this time...

  • Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Sessions Offered

    Ashley Harris|Mar 6, 2013

    Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...

  • Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Sessions Offered

    Ashley Harris|Feb 27, 2013

    Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...

  • Target Logistics Watford City Ribbon Cutting

    Feb 27, 2013

    Target Logistics held a ribbon cutting Feb. 21 at their new Watford City location. Pictured, cneter, (L-R) are Target Logistics Vice President Travis Kelly, McKenzie County Commissioners Chair Ronald A. Anderson and Watford City Chamber of Commerce President Kristen Bolken. (Photo by Roger Riveland)...

  • Local Schools Participate in County MATHCOUNTS Competition

    Carol Kieson|Feb 27, 2013

    Junior High students from East Fairview, Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy and Watford City competed in MATHCOUNTS, the annual nationwide math program for junior high school students on February 12th, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools, local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematic. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math...

  • Housing for Essential Services Personnel Will Soon be Available

    Tie Shank|Feb 20, 2013

    Wolf Run Village in Watford City will soon house many essential services personnel including: emergency medical personnel, police officers, teachers and others who are committed to serving the needs of the community. 42 apartments: 24 one bedroom units and 18 two bedroom units will be constructed to the highest standards and will be available to rent furnished or unfurnished at affordable rates, some as early as August 2013. “The goal is to get the school teachers out of the portable trailers a...

  • Target Logistics Announces Watford City Lodge Grand Opening

    Randy Pruett|Feb 20, 2013

    Target Logistics, the largest turnkey workforce housing provider in the United States, will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its Watford City Lodge on Thursday, February 21 at 5:30 PM. The lodge is designed to accommodate the ever-growing workforce in the Bakken and now provides much-needed housing for 334 oil, gas and pipeline workers – with an additional 300 bedrooms planned for this summer. “Keeping workers comfortable, well fed and safe comprise what we describe as ‘The Economics of Comfort™’,” says Target Logistics Founder and...

  • Prairie Heights - Not Just Apartments but a Community

    Tie Shank|Feb 13, 2013

    Due to the combined efforts of Lutheran Social Services and the extreme generosity of MBI Energy Services, an affordable housing community has been made possible in Watford City, ND. Soon, over 120 affordable units will be opening in McKenzie County. MBI Energy Services donated approximately 13 acres of land and $2 million in tax credits, creating this affordable housing opportunity for the Prairie Heights development. The development will consist of 12 buildings: 12 one-bedroom, 100...

  • Public Notification Of Sex Offenders In McKenzie Co.

    Feb 13, 2013

    Mr. Joshua Holder is a Sex Offender in the State of Oregon. Mr. Holder resides at 129 26th St SW, Minot, ND. 58701 Mr. Holder has 1999 convictions in the State of Oregon for the Offense(s) of Sodomy 3RD Degree, Attempt to Commit Crime & Sex Abuse 1st Degree. Mr. Holder works for Caribou Energy Corp., Minot, ND and will be at several Oil Field locations in McKenzie County, returning to Minot/Ward Co., in the evenings. OR-Status: Registered, OR-Risk: Lifetime ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level:...

  • Discussion of Oil & Gas Development In Watford City

    Calli Thorne|Feb 6, 2013

    With the continuous and ever-changing activity occurring within the county, NDSU Extension Service will be facilitating a program called “Land & Mineral Owners Discussion of Oil & Gas Development.” This event will be hosted by NDSU Extension Service for land owners, mineral owners and the general public to discuss the ongoing oil and gas development in western North Dakota. Topics will include mineral leasing, pipeline easements, surface damages and related matters based on participants’ interest and questions. This is an opportunity to consi...

  • Public Notification Of A Sex Offenders Residing In McKenzie County

    Feb 6, 2013

    Mr. Allen R. Wallace is a Sex Offender in the State of Oregon. Mr. Wallace resides at a Man Camp-3754 97th Ave NW., #10,New Town, ND. 58763 Mr. Wallace has a 2011 conviction in the State of Oregon for the Offense/Encourage Child Sex Abuse 1st Degree OR-Status: Registered, OR-Risk level: Non Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined Mr. Timothy Elmore, is a Sex Offender in the State of Oregon. Mr. Elmore resides at 815 Bruegger St., Alexander ND. 58831 Mr. Elmore has a 2000...

  • JMAC Resources – Taking the Risk and Giving Back

    Tie Shank|Jan 30, 2013
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    Growing up on a farm in the Columbian Basin Irrigation Project, Jon McCreary, owner of JMAC Resources, is no stranger to hard work and Midwestern values. “As a young man, I witnessed my father working extremely long hours on construction jobs during the day and doing farm work late in to most evenings. As an early teen, I spent my summer days driving tractor, stacking hay and changing siphon tubes. I enjoyed many afternoons of swimming in irrigation ditches and playing sports with the n...

  • Wheat Delegate to Be Elected

    Warren Froelich|Jan 30, 2013

    During this year’s Wheat Show wheat growers of Williams County will gather to elect a county representative to the North Dakota Wheat Commission. This election is scheduled to take place Tuesday, February 5, 3:45 at the Airport International Inn. County representatives from Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Renville, Ward and Williams counties will meet at a later date to select a wheat grower to represent this area on the seven-member board of the North Dakota Wheat Commission. Dustin J...

  • Parenting Class for Parents of Tots to Teens

    Jan 23, 2013

    Are you ready for some practical parenting skills that are effective and easy to learn techniques you can use right away? Use Love and Logic tools to avoid un-winnable power struggles, reduce the whining and arguing from your child, and stay calm even when kids do incredibly upsetting things. Set enforceable limits that make your parenting words GOLD and not garbage to your child’s ears. Raise children who are family members rather than demanding dictators! Help kid learn from their mistakes and become responsible adults. Join us for P...

  • Farmland Leasing Workshops Set for Several ND Locations

    Calli Thorne|Jan 23, 2013

    Landowners, renters and other agribusiness professionals with an interest in farmland ownership, management and leasing should consider attending a farmland leasing workshop sponsored by The North Dakota State University Extension Service. Workshops scheduled for January through March are: Jan. 23, 9 a.m., City Hall, Forman Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m., Fireside Restaurant, Ellendale Jan. 28, 1 p.m., McKenzie County Courthouse, Watford City Jan. 29, 9 a.m., Divide County Courthouse, Crosby Feb. 11, 1 p.m., Morton County Fairgrounds, New Salem Feb. 12,...

  • New McKenzie County Tourism Director Announced

    Jan 16, 2013

    Watford City native, Doug Bolken, will be starting as new Tourism Director on January 14th. He currently works for the county but as Bolken stated, “This change in positions at the County brings me back to my roots, tourism.” Bolken has been involved in some sort of travel or tourism ever since college, making him the best candidate for the position. Bolken, with his wife and son, moved back to the area in December of 2008 after living in Seattle. While in Seattle, he worked at Holland America L...

  • Parenting Class for Parents of Tots to Teens

    Jan 16, 2013

    Are you ready for some practical parenting skills that are effective and easy to learn techniques you can use right away? Use Love and Logic tools to avoid un-winnable power struggles, reduce the whining and arguing from your child, and stay calm even when kids do incredibly upsetting things. Set enforceable limits that make your parenting words GOLD and not garbage to your child’s ears. Raise children who are family members rather than demanding dictators! Help kid learn from their mistakes and become responsible adults. Join us for P...

  • Public Notification Of Sex Offenders Residing In McKenzie County

    Jan 16, 2013

    Mr. Ignacio Mendez-Ortiz, is a Sex Offender in the State of Nebraska. Mr. Ignacio Mendez-Ortiz resides at 103 Ball Diamond Road, Arnegard, ND. Mr. Ignacio Mendez-Ortiz has a 2009 conviction in the State of Nebraska for Attempted 1st Degree Sexual Assault F3. NE-Status: Registered, NE-Risk level: Non Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined Mr. Kenneth D. Hamilton, is a Sex Offender in the State of Missouri. Mr. Hamilton resides at 304 16th Ave SW., Watford City, ND. Mr. Hamilton...

  • Farmland Leasing Workshops Set for 14 ND Locations

    Calli Thorne|Jan 9, 2013

    Landowners, renters and other agribusiness professionals with an interest in farmland ownership, management and leasing should consider attending a farmland leasing workshop sponsored by The North Dakota State University Extension Service. Workshops scheduled for January through March are: Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m., Lake Region Roundup, Devils Lake Jan. 10, 9 a.m., North Central Research Extension Center, Minot Jan. 15, 1 p.m., Carrington Research Extension Center Jan. 16, 1 p.m., Burke County Courthouse, Bowbells Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m., Dakota Farms meeti...

  • Program to Empower Farm/Ranch Women Starts January 22

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jan 2, 2013

    Annie’s Project, a workshop for women on managing and decision-making in agriculture, will be held in Watford City beginning Tuesday, January 22 and continuing for six Tuesday evenings. Each session will start with 5 pm supper and conclude by 8 pm. Cost to attend is $100 (which includes all software, books, materials and meals) if registration is postmarked by January 7, 2013 and $135 thereafter. Session topics will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities and c...

  • Public Notification Of Sex Offenders Residing In McKenzie County

    Jan 2, 2013

    Mr. Travis Craig Henstra, is a Sex Offender in the State of Utah. Mr. Henstra resides at 304 16th Ave, Lot #114 Watford City, ND. Mr. Henstra has a 2005 conviction in the State of Utah for Sexual Abuse Of a Child/2nd Degree Felony. UT-Status: Registered, UT-Risk level: Non Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined Mr. Antonio Morin Galindo, is a Sex Offender in the State of Texas. Mr. Galindo resides at the Rig Site of Stoneham Rig 7, located at Co Rd 37, east of Hwy 85 4 miles...

  • Program to Empower Farm/Ranch Women Starts January 22

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jan 2, 2013

    Annie’s Project, a workshop for women on managing and decision-making in agriculture, will be held in Watford City beginning Tuesday, January 22 and continuing for six Tuesday evenings. Each session will start with 5 pm supper and conclude by 8 pm. Cost to attend is $100 (which includes all software, books, materials and meals) if registration is postmarked by January 7, 2013 and $135 thereafter. Session topics will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities and c...

  • Program to Empower Farm/Ranch Women Starts January 22

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Dec 26, 2012

    Annie’s Project, a workshop for women on managing and decision-making in agriculture, will be held in Watford City beginning Tuesday, January 22 and continuing for six Tuesday evenings. Each session will start with 5 pm supper and conclude by 8 pm. Cost to attend is $100 (which includes all software, books, materials and meals) if registration is postmarked by January 7, 2013 and $135 thereafter. Session topics will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities and c...

  • New Years Eve Boots & Bling

    Dec 26, 2012

    Looking for great food, great entertainment and a great cause this New Year’s Eve? Join the Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc ., Watford City, for a special New Year’s Eve celebration. “Boots & Bling” will be held from 6:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at Outlaw’s Ballroom, Main Street, Watford City. Attendees will be treated to a 4-course dinner, followed by dessert and a live auction. A murder mystery will unfold during a live performance by a Minneapolis-based murder mystery theater. Proceeds from the event will improve patient c...

  • Public Notification Of A Sex Offender Residing In McKenzie County

    Dec 26, 2012

    Mr. David W. Barloon, is a Sex Offender in the State of South Dakota. Mr. Barloon resides at Low Down RV Park, 1304 11th Ave SW., Watford City, ND. Mr. Barloon has a 2006 conviction in the State of South Dakota for 3rd Degree Rape. SD-Status: Registered, SD-Risk level: Non Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined...

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