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BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and McKenzie County celebrated the completion of the U.S. Highway 85 four-lane project, from Watford City to the Long X Bridge, and adjacent shared-use path Friday, Oct. 25. Chad Orn, NDDOT deputy director for planning, State Senator Brad Bekkedahl, and other state and local officials were in attendance to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. "The successful completion of this Highway 85 four-lane project is a major win f...
Every two years, November is a flurry of action with Election Day. This year, there are several new measures proposed in North Dakota as amendments to the state constitution. While each of these measures has its own set of benefits and challenges, measure #4 stands out as the one that will affect schools the most. Measure #4 directly states: “This initiated measure would amend sections 1, 14, 15, and 16 and repeal sections 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 of Article X of the North Dakota Constitution. It would prohibit political subdivisions from beyond t...
Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday Nov. 1, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and...
The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, as well as arranged for the Alexander school bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station this coming Nov....
Lloyd Lester 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Rose Care Center, Lamoure, ND with family by his side. Lloyd's memorial service is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons....
Events in Watford City, Willison & Alexander, Central Time. Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City Wed., Oct. 23 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. 3:30-5 p.m. - Workplace Wise -...
Funeral Services will be Saturday November 2, 2024, at 10:00am at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday November 1, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances...
Amy Dalrymple - North Dakota Monitor - https://northdakotamonitor.com North Dakota's top oil regulator says companies voluntarily agreed to pump less oil to limit fire risk, with more production cuts possible if wildfire conditions worsen. Wildfires that began Saturday in North Dakota's oil-producing region have burned an estimated 110,000 acres as of Thursday. Causes of the fires are under investigation. Oil activity has not been linked to the fires, but oil regulators have been part of the...
Events in Watford City, Williston & Alexander, Central Time Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Oct. 16, 23 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive. Wed., Oct. 16, 23, Tues., Oct. 22 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston....
Lloyd Lester 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday October 12, 2024, at St. Rose Care Center in Lamoure, ND with family by his side. Lloyd's memorial service is at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
State, local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders spent the weekend battling large wildfires in western North Dakota, with the fire response expected to continue for days. The fires prompted evacuations and caused at least one death and one critical injury in northwest North Dakota. Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden, 26, South Africa, died from injuries attributed to a fire in the Ray area in northwest North Dakota, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said. Another person with a...
Events in Watford City & Williston, Central Time. Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Oct. 9 & Thurs., Oct. 10 3:30-6 p.m. - North Dakota National Guard Open House - Soldiers & equipment will be available for the public at Williston High School. The soldiers will talk about their mission. Wed., Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Kids Book Club - Listen to some awesome stories through chapter...
This October, the McKenzie County Ag Expo will continue their tradition of providing events for the community to enjoy. Fridays the “Pumpkin Pickin’ Palooza” will be open from 3-6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Admission on Friday and Sunday is $5/person, and Saturday is $10 per person. Saturday, Oct. 5, the Ag Expo and Rough Rider Center will team up for Fall-ooza Fest! which will feature food trucks, petting zoo, vendors, bounce houses, a train, corn maze and more! The Rough Rider Center is hosting the Fall Fr...
The McKenzie County Cowboy Association is hosting the 2024 North Dakota Rodeo Association Finals on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 indoors at the McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City. With three rounds of rodeo, a Western art Show and Cowboy Culture Gathering, Kids Cowboy Bootcamp, mechanical bull riding, live entertainment all weekend and two nights of rodeo dancing, there will be fun for the entire family to enjoy! The Western Art and Vendor show kicks off the weekend on Friday,...
The McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum held their 24th annual Heritage Day on Sept. 21 in Watford City....
The committee of the McKenzie County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be giving out $16,000 in grants to local organizations who serve McKenzie County. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, government agency, or have a fiscal sponsor with one of those designations. Apply today online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty (“Apply for Grant” tab then “Apply Here” button). Applications are due by Sept. 29, 2024. The Foundation advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards shortly after the dea...
Events in Sidney, Mountain Time Wed., Sept. 25 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 43rd Annual Quilt & Needlework Show - Through Oct. 5 - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 4-7 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market - Reynolds Market Parking Lot, Sidney, MT. Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE, S...
The 24th Annual Heritage Day in Watford City will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum. After the opening ceremony led by Veteran Services Officer Mark Honstein at 11 a.m., The Lingenfelters will perform their musical talents, and food will be served by Slezak BBQ. At 12:30 p.m., there will be a demonstration of an "Old Time School" lesson, giving children and all attendees a view of what class looked like for previous...
The Fairview Fire Department responded to calls on Tuesday Sept. 10 about a semi starting four grass fires along ND Highway 200 due to an unconfirmed mechanical issue. The semi driver continued on his route and was not stopped at any point. Fairview Fire Chief Ryan Taylor was assisted by Sidney Fire Department and Alexander Fire Department in shutting down the fire. He felt Sharbono Creek assisted as a physical barrier in preventing its spread, and if not for the creek's location, they would...
The committee of the McKenzie County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be giving out $16,000 in grants to local organizations who serve McKenzie County. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, government agency, or have a fiscal sponsor with one of those designations. Apply today online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty ("Apply for Grant" tab then "Apply Here" button). Applications are due by Sept. 29, 2024. The Foundation advisory committee will discuss the applications an...
The McKenzie County Cowboy Association is hosting the 2024 North Dakota Rodeo Association Finals on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 indoors at the McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City. With three rounds of rodeo, a Western art Show and Cowboy Culture Gathering, Kids Cowboy Bootcamp, mechanical bull riding, live entertainment all weekend and two nights of rodeo dancing, there will be fun for the entire family to enjoy! The Western Art and Vendor show kicks off the weekend on Friday,...
Jeff Beach - North Dakota Monitor - https://northdakotamonitor.com A North Dakota utility regulator says a railroad overpass should get built on a key road before construction begins on a multi-billion-dollar natural gas processing facility. "I don't know if it's within our jurisdiction or even whether it's fair and reasonable to require something like that," Randy Christmann, Public Service Commission chair, said during a work session last week. Christmann cited a letter from the head of the...
Events in Sidney, Fairview & Savage, MT: Mountain Time Now-Sun., Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m. Daemon Dean Johnston Silent Benefit Auction & Spaghetti Feed Savage - Visit auction page: www.daemondean.weebly.com to bid for the auction and attend the free will spaghetti feed on Sun., Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Savage. Wed., Sept. 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 43rd Annual Quilt & Needlework Show - Through Oct. 5 - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit...
On Tuesday September 10th, Fairview Fire Department responded to calls about a semi starting four grass fires along ND Highway 200 due to an unconfirmed mechanical issue. The semi driver continued on his route and was not stopped at any point. Fairview Fire Chief Ryan Taylor was assisted by Sidney Fire Department and Alexander Fire Department in shutting down the fire. He felt Sharbono Creek assisted as a physical barrier in preventing its spread, and if not for the creek’s location, they w...
