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Lower Yellowstone Electric has been in Sidney since 1937, bringing member owners reliable electricity for nearly 75 years. Times may have changed but the service hasn’t. Lower Yellowstone formed to distribute electricity to rural people at the lowest possible cost. This commitment has been in existence since Lower Yellowstone was formed. Being established in 1937 made Lower Yellowstone Electric the first electric cooperative in Montana. This came just two years after President Franklin R...
McKenzie County Fair The McKenzie County Fair was held last week in Watford City....
Looking for some high quality meat produced by some of the best livestock stewards in western North Dakota? Come to the 4-H youth livestock sale in McKenzie County! This year’s sale will be held on Friday, July 13 with the auction beginning at 2:00 pm. CDT at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. You’ll want to come early, as seats fill-up fast! This year’s sale will include approximately 50 steers along with a handful of hogs and sheep. Don’t have room for an entire beef in your freezer? Not a problem! Contact the McKenzie County...
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 11 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 12 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 12. 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: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons -...
Do you have a little cowgirl or cowboy in your home? If so, and they are ages three to five, you will want to enroll them in the Lil’ Buckeroo Rodeo taking place at 3 pm on Saturday, July 14 at the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Pre-registrations are requested at the McKenzie County Extension office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mail [email protected]. The rodeo will feature three events: Stick Horse Barrel Racing - Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf patter around barrels. Steer Roping - Child l...
Melvin Leland was inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in the Modern-Era Ranching Division on June 23 in Medora, N.D. Leland was born January 14, 1944, in Sidney, Mont., to Tony and Mary (Link) Leland. He grew up on the ranch homesteaded by his father in 1911.His father died in 1948 and his mother Mary sustained the ranch with hired help until 1952 when she remarried. Leland helped on the ranch from a young age. He attended Squaw Gap School in McKenzie County and Sidney (Mont.) High School. He earned a B.S. degree in Animal and...
Mr. Jeffrey Alma Hughes is a NonExp., Sex Offender in the State of Washington and also a Registered Sex Offender in the State of Wyoming. Mr. Jeffrey Alma Hughes resides at 104 14th St SW., Watford City, ND. 58854. Mr. Hughes was convicted of Communication with Minor for Immoral Purpose in the State of Washington, on 10 October, 2003. No charges or conviction in the State of Wyoming. WA-Status-NONEXP, WY-Status-Non-Compliant, ND- Status/Registered, ND- Level/Undetermined Mr. John Allen Marr is a...
Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-14. This year’s theme is “Bring out the Kid in You.” “The board thought this was a very appropriate theme b...
Arnegard's 4th of July Celebration is being held on Wednesday. There will be a parade, lunch, kids games, program, music and fireworks. A $3 button admits you to all of the 4th of July events. The schedule is: 10 a.m. parade line up along frontage road heading west. Floats, businesses, old cars, new cars, horses, teams & wagons, old & new farm equipment, bicycles, tricycles, walkers, churches & organizations, other family\class reunions. Any questions about parade entries call Bryan at 701-586-3023. 10 am - Crafters setup on the lawn; 10 am -...
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 11 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 12 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 12. 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: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons -...
Do you have a little cowgirl or cowboy in your home? If so, and they are ages three to five, you will want to enroll them in the Lil’ Buckeroo Rodeo taking place at 3pm CT on Saturday, July 14 at the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Pre-registrations are requested at the McKenzie County Extension office by calling 701-444-3451 or e-mail [email protected]. The rodeo will feature three events: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping - Chi...
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...
Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-14. This year’s theme is “Bring out the Kid in You.” “The board thought this was a very appropriate theme b...
Melvin Leland was inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in the Modern-Era Ranching Division on June 23 in Medora, N.D. Leland was born January 14, 1944, in Sidney, Mont., to Tony and Mary (Link) Leland. He grew up on the ranch homesteaded by his father in 1911.His father died in 1948 and his mother Mary sustained the ranch with hired help until 1952 when she remarried. Leland helped on the ranch from a young age. He attended Squaw Gap School in McKenzie County and Sidney (Mont.)...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists who celebrate the Fourth of July along the Missouri River or any other heavily-used recreational area to keep it clean by packing out all trash, including fireworks. Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator, said litter is already accumulating along the shorelines of the Missouri River. “People are excited to be able to enjoy the river again after not being able to use it last year due to the flood, but it is really disappointing to see shorelines littered with bottles, cans...
Thirteen 4-H members from McKenzie County participated in the 2012 McKenzie County 4-H Horse Show held June 19 at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. Listed below are the results of the show. Halter Showmanship Senior — Grand–Taylor Dwyer Junior — Grand–Justin Dahl; Red–Cody Johnson Youth — Grand – Abby Hepper; Reserve–Gracie Dahl; Blue – Grace Nelson, Shadera Burian,Teddi Dwyer, Sheridan Johnson; Red–Colter Roffler, Tianna Dwyer, Anna Jorgenson Cloverbud — Ethan Roffler 1-2 Yea...
Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Chills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-14. This year’s theme is “Bring out the Kid in You.” “The board thought this was a very appropriate theme because fairs are all about enjoying the simple...
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 Tuesday, June 26 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 Friday, June 22 – please contact the McKenzie Count...
The 2012 McKenzie County 4-H Clothing Revue and Vintage Apron Style Show were held on June 14 at the Long X Trading Post Visitor Center Deck in Watford City. Thirteen area youth participated in the show, which consisted of the 4-H Clothing Revue and a Vintage Apron Style Show. The 4-H Sew and Show category of the show is a traditional area of constructed garment entries. Sew and Show teen Grand Champion was Karissa Monsen of Watford City. Sister Kaylin Monsen was preteen Grand Champion and...
The 2012 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Choices Judging Contest was held on June 12 at the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City. Krystal Wold of Watford City received Grand Champion honors in the Junior Division (11 and 12 year olds) and Karissa Monsen, also of Watford City, followed with Reserve Champion honors. Corynna Turnquist of Alexander was Grand Champion recipient in the Beginner Division (8 to 10 year olds). Kall Helmuth of Watford City was the Reserve Champion achiever. Also...
The Foundation for Community Care is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Healthcare Scholarships. The scholarship program was established to provide Richland County and rural northeastern Montana with a continuing source of highly qualified healthcare personnel. “The Foundation for Community Care’s mission is helping to ensure the continuance and quality of local healthcare services. Supporting dedicated students in their studies towards a healthcare degree is a way for the Foundation to give back to the community,” said Found...
North Dakota county fair season is about to get its jump start. For some reason several counties in the northwest are usually the first to have their fairs. Williams County is one of those. The fair in Williams County is actually known as the Upper Missouri Valley Fair (UMVF). I can only assume that its early founders speculated the UMV Fair could involve people beyond the boundaries of Williams County. To some extent, that has become a reality as several of the events involve youth from many...
The McKenzie County 4-H Horse Show will run on Tuesday, June 19 at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. The show begins at 9 a.m. All 4-H members in McKenzie, Williams, Divide, Mountrail, Dunn, Golden Valley, Stark-Billings and Richland (Montana) counties are invited to attend. 2012 classes include halter showmanship, western horsemanship, trail, western riding, reining, pole bending, barrel racing, goat tying, ranch horse, and western pleasure classes, with classes in each event held for 11 years and under, 12 through 14 years,...
Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-14. This year’s theme is “Bring out the Kid in You.” “The board thought this was a very appropriate theme b...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it will accept 3.9 million acres offered nationwide under Farm Service Agency’s 43rd Conservation Reserve Program general signup. In North Dakota, 190 thousand acres were accepted into CRP. “2,017 out of 3,513 CRP offers were accepted, which is right around 57% percent,” North Dakota State Executive Director Aaron Krauter said. “County offices across North Dakota are preparing written notifications to everybody who submitted offers. Please give the offices a few days to process those n...
