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Your child’s brain is growing and changing during their teen years. Recent research has helped us understand that a person’s brain is not physiologically mature until a person’s mid-twenties. Alcohol and other drug exposure to a teenage brain may cause loss of memory and interfere with brain development – which can have permanent affects. -- www.parentslead.org Parents, grandparents and others who have a significant influence in the lives of teenagers are urged to attend the McKenzie County...
McKenzie County’s Community Prevention Coalition will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on April 3 at the Watford City Civic Center. The meeting will take place from 6:30 – 8 p.m., with a free catered supper starting at 6 p.m. Door prize drawings for those in attendance include two Kindle Fires and two $50 gift cards to Six Shooters Show Hall. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, April 1 to give a food count, but is not required for attendance. Community members are invited to attend an evenin...
Boots & Bling started in the 1990s as an event to raise awareness about the Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, the services provided by our rural healthcare system, and as a way to build community. Since that time, they have outgrown the space at the Visitor Center and have evolved to a fundraising event for specific needs of the McKenzie County Healthcare System. The proceeds from the 2012 event went to fund a therapy pool at the Connie Wold Wellness Center, and last year's...
The NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County is one of several North Dakota counties offering a new series of garden workshops this spring. The Spring Fever Garden Forum will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 25, 27, and April 1 and 3. A team of 12 university researchers will provide the latest information on caring for yards and gardens. Topics include selecting landscape trees, gardening in containers, selecting superior flower and vegetable varieties, improving soil,...
McKenzie Building Center, Inc., or MBCI as it has become known around the Bakken, has been serving Northwest North Dakota and McKenzie County now for 80 years, supplying professional builders, the oilfield, homeowners and residents with lumber and building material needs for new construction, remodeling and home improvement. "2014 marks a historic year for MBCI. Throughout our 80 years in business, we have become the total building material supplier to the construction, remodeling and oilfield m...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) recognized several lending partners and housing advocates as Champions of Affordable Housing at the 23rd Annual Statewide Housing Conference on Feb. 27. "North Dakota has experienced dramatic changes in recent years, and the Housing Finance Agency's challenge to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for every North Dakotan has grown substantially," said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who presented the awards on behalf of the North Da...
The NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County is one of several North Dakota counties offering a new series of garden workshops this spring. The Spring Fever Garden Forum will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 25, 27, and April 1 and 3. A team of 12 university researchers will provide the latest information on caring for yards and gardens. Topics include selecting landscape trees, gardening in containers, selecting superior flower and vegetable varieties, improving soil,...
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 www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
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 www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
You don't have to be a cowboy to shop here! Saddle Up, Inc., located in Watford City, ND. brings a fresh take on the classic style. Mark and Dori Sparby opened Saddle Up in Blackduck, MN in 2007. When their full time positions brought them to Watford City, they brought Saddle Up with them. In 2011 the Sparby's opened their clothing store on Main St., and in January of this year they moved in to a 2600 sq. ft. building located at 109 6th Ave. SE in Watford City. The larger building has allowed...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 26 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Principal Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2014 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 21 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State...
You don't have to be a cowboy to shop here! Saddle Up, Inc., located in Watford City, ND. brings a fresh take on the classic style. Mark and Dori Sparby opened Saddle Up in Blackduck, MN in 2007. When their full time positions brought them to Watford City, they brought Saddle Up with them. In 2011 the Sparby's opened their clothing store on Main St., and in January of this year they moved in to a 2600 sq. ft. building located at 109 6th Ave. SE in Watford City. The larger building has allowed...
Three years in the making, the 6 BROTHERS documentary is set to premiere on Prairie Public Television on Wednesday, February 26, at 8pm CT. Cooperatively produced between Daniel Stenberg and Prairie Public, the hour long documentary weaves together interviews, archival footage and letters sent during World War II, to show how a North Dakota family experienced the Great Depression and World War II. Further it touches on how their lives and experiences have helped to shape future generations. The...
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 mathematics. It has targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math ski...
Adults 50 years of age and older are encouraged to join the “Nourishing Boomers and Beyond” program to learn strategies to eat more nutritiously and be more physically active. The first of nine monthly programs offered will be “Nourish Your Muscles” held at 6 pm on Thursday, February 13 at the McKenzie County Extension Office Building behind the Courthouse in Watford City. Participants will learn about the function of their muscles, what nutrients are important for good muscle health and what foods are good sources of protein and carbohy...
Teddy Roosevelt (Joe Wiegand) presents McKenzie County Economic Development Director Gene Veeder (left) with a get well Teddy bear at the Watford City Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Annual Meeting on Jan. 22. Abraham Lincoln (Randy Duncan) spoke and Mark Haggerty presented "Windfall or Missed Opportunity? How North Dakota Returns Oil Revenue Compared to Other States." (Photo by Kristi Kuylen)...
Adults 50 years of age and older are encouraged to join the “Nourishing Boomers and Beyond” program to learn strategies to eat more nutritiously and be more physically active. The first of nine monthly programs offered will be “Nourish Your Muscles” held at 10 am on Monday, January 27 at the Alexander City Hall or at 10 am on Tuesday, January 28 at the Connie Wold Wellness Center Conference Room. Participants will learn about the function of their muscles, what nutrients are important for goo...
“Stepping On,” a seven-week falls prevention program, will start on Wednesday, January 29 at Outlaws in Watford City and continue for 7 Wednesdays. Each session will kick off with an optional noon meal at a cost of $10 and the program will begin at 12:30 pm and conclude by 2:30 pm. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending by calling the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or e-mailing [email protected] or contact Kathy Skarda at First International Bank at 701-842-2381. Your registrations are appreciated by Fri...
Mamie Kieson, daughter of Craig and Carol Kieson of Keene was recently selected to receive the $250 scholarship from the Watford City Education Association. Mamie is a senior at Dickinson State University majoring in math education. She is currently doing her student teaching in Ellendale, ND. Anyone, from McKenzie County, who is a junior or senior majoring in education, is eligible to apply for this scholarship. It is given during the semester that the person is student teaching. To apply, contact Joy Patten at the Watford City Elementary...
The McKenzie County NDSU Extension office in Watford City will begin a program to prevent falling named “Stepping On” on January 29. The program will be every Wednesday at noon from Jan. 29 to March 12 at Outlaws Bar and Grill. Each class will kick off with an optional noon meal at a cost of $10 at Outlaws Bar and Grill in Watford City. Sessions will follow at 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or e-mail [email protected] or contact...
The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District invites you to join them for a memorable evening of food, fellowship and entertainment January 21, from 5:30-9 p.m. Please RSVP by January 14, 2014 at 701-842-3628, EXT. 3....
Are you an older adult who is perhaps afraid of falling, has fallen or is at risk of falling? If so, you will want to attend “Stepping On,” a community-based seven-week program Wednesdays, January 29 to March 12. Each class will kickoff with an optional noon meal at a cost of $10 at Outlaws Bar and Grill in Watford City. Sessions will follow at 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Outlaws. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701...
Parents of 2 to 12 year olds would benefit from attending “Love and Logic” Parenting Class held on Wednesday evenings -- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8 pm and will be free of charge. A supper meal will start at 6 pm every evening. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register by December 31 at the McKenzie County Extension Office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mailing Mar...
Parents of 2 to 12 year olds would benefit from attending “Love and Logic” Parenting Class held on Wednesday evenings -- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8 pm and will be free of charge. A supper meal will start at 6 pm every evening. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register by December 31 at the McKenzie County Extension Office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mailing Mar...
Parents of 2 to 12 year olds would benefit from attending “Love and Logic” Parenting Class held on Wednesday evenings -- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8 pm and will be free of charge. A supper meal will start at 6 pm every evening. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register by December 31 at the McKenzie County Extension Office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mailing Mar...
