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The Bakken will experience a tasty new family event this summer as the Watford City Food Truck Rodeo rides into the McKenzie County Fairgrounds June 3-5. Foodies can expect many of the state's best mobile food vendors, a full cash bar, kid's inflatables, a cornhole tournament as well as other activities to be announced. Mike Schmitz, event producer and owner of 701 Food Trucks says he's excited to bring a mobile food event to the heart of the Bakken and share a "taste" of the Food Truck scene...
This year, the McKenzie County Fair & Rodeo is set for June 16-18. Throughout the duration of the fair there will be tons of entertainment, including a draft horse competition, demo derby, music by Josh Kehr, farming play pit, fair parade and carnival, and the NDRA Rodeo. On Thursday, June 16, there will be a free barbeque followed by the fair parade, Adam the Great, 4-H animal shows, carnival, and the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition. Friday, June 17, there will be the 4-H...
The 2022 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts events were held on May 16 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on...
The Bakken will experience a tasty new family event this summer as the Watford City Food Truck Rodeo rides into the McKenzie County Fairgrounds June 3-5. Foodies can expect many of the state's best mobile food vendors, a full cash bar, kid's inflatables, a cornhole tournament as well as other activities to be announced. Mike Schmitz, event producer and owner of 701 Food Trucks says he's excited to bring a mobile food event to the heart of the Bakken and share a "taste" of the Food Truck scene...
Starting May 26, the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, will be hosting a family-friendly BBQ event every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. This event will recur every Thursday night up until July 14. The event brings the community together and helps raise funds for local nonprofits. This community charitable event will have several vendors, live music by local artists, a beer garden, sampling, a $5 meal, games, and fun activities for all ages. The $5 meal includes a foot-long hot dog, a bag of chips,...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
The 2022 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts events were held on May 16 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
Visitation and services for Robert Hinton, 55, Watford City, ND, were held at 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the ER of McKenzie County Healthcare, Watford City, ND....
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home third Place honors in the Barebow Beginner Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at Nishu Bowmen Range in Bismarck on April 9. Team members were: KayDee Ceynar, Boston Foss and Paul Smith. KayDee Ceynar captured 4th place individually. In addition, the Senior Barebow team placed third. Members were: Ryan Pingel and Jake and Clay Ceynar. Ryan Pingel placed 4th individually. Senior Freestyle Masters participant Jake Ceynar was awarded a 3rd...
Visitation and services for Robert Hinton, 55, Watford City, ND, are at 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the ER of McKenzie County Healthcare, Watford City, ND....
The combination of snow and high winds from the historic April snowstorms, have made things caused by drifts that made things difficult for livestock and ranchers, burying livestock, causing newborn animals to freeze to death, and making it difficult to get to the barn to feed animals. Thanks to advanced warnings, many ranchers were able to get their livestock into enclosed areas, protecting them from snow drifts, but several ranchers did not have big enough facilities to house the livestock....
Starting May 26, the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, will be hosting a family-friendly BBQ event every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. This event will recur every Thursday night up until July 14. The event brings the community together and helps raise funds for local nonprofits. This community charitable event will have several vendors, live music by local artists, a beer garden, sampling, a $5 meal, games, and fun activities for all ages. The $5 meal includes a foot-long hot dog, a bag of chips, bottled water, and a cookie. The Long X Liquor...
Area emergency service personnel have been busy clearing roads after a massive winter storm swept through the MonDak area this past week, causing the North Dakota DOT to close more than 7,000 lane miles of roadways. The National Weather Service reported more than 20 inches of snow in western North Dakota, with the highest totals at 30 inches on Thursday, April 14, around Minot. McKenzie County remained under a no-travel-advisory throughout April 13 and 14; emergency management encouraged...
McKenzie County is one of the largest counties in North Dakota, with 11 volunteer fire departments and several emergency responders protecting the area. "Four of these departments have a Quick Response Unit that have trained medical personel faster than our ambulances and can start medical treatment while waiting for the ambulance to arrive," said Karolin Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Manager. QRUs provide emergency medical care to individuals in rural areas, where it may be challenging for...
Frank M. Heiser Jr., 85, Watford City, ND passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at McKenzie County Hospital, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City, ND. Father Brian Gross officiated. Frank was laid to rest at Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND. The...
Watford City, ND — Dakota West Credit Union ($299 million) was recently ranked by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the top 100 financially stable credit union in the country for 2021. The North Dakota financial institution was measured against 1765 credit unions above $100 million in assets using five metrics: member growth, average loans per member, net worth as a percentage of total assets, delinquent loans as a percentage of total loans, and return on average assets. “We are extremely honored to be ranked as one of the top cre...
If someone you know was considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs and know how to help? Learn how to save a life by attending QPR Gatekeeper Training to be held from 6-7 p.m., Monday, April 11 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, 205 6th St. NW, west of the Courthouse, Watford City. Pre-registration is kindly requested by Friday, April 8 by calling 701-444-3451 or emailing [email protected]. Q-question, P-persuade and R-refer – are the three steps anyone can learn to sav...
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation's geographic features. She also declared "squaw" to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage. "Racist terms have no place in our vernacular or on our federal lands. Our nation's lands and waters should be places to celebrate the...
Sidney - Watford City, ND writer and musician, Jessie Veeder has released her first children's book, "Prairie Princess" featuring beautiful oil painting illustrations by Williston artist Daphne Johnson-Clark. The Sidney-Richland County Library is hosting an author meet and greet, reading, signing, music and creative activity for all ages featuring Jessie Veeder on March 29 at 6:30 p.m. "Prairie Princess" is a celebration of rural living and our connection to the land told through the perspective...
On March 12, Charles Steed, a 31-year-old male, and Nathaniel Steed, a 19-year-old male both from Colorado City, AZ were traveling in a 2011 GMC Sierra westbound on Hwy 68 near mile marker 2. The GMC left the roadway to the north, overcorrected, crossed both lanes of travel, entered the south ditch, and struck a stop sign. The GMC partially overturned and struck a fence. The GMC came to rest in the south ditch facing north on its wheels. The passenger was ejected. Both occupants were transported to Sidney Health Center. Charles Steed was...
After a year hiatus, due to COVD-19, McKenzie County resumed it's annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, Feb.23 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. County schools that participated were Johnson Corners Christian Academy, Mandaree Public School, Alexander Public School, East Fairview Elementary School, Badlands Elementary, Fox Hills Elementary, and Watford City...
Erica Bohn has joined Cornerstone Insurance Services as an Insurance Agent in Watford City. She holds her licensing in property and casualty insurance. Bohn says, "I became an insurance agent to help people navigate their insurance needs and provide them with peace of mind. It is my goal to help clients understand their insurance policies and provide them with the coverage they need. McKenzie County is so special and close to my heart, I look forward to serving this community!" Originally, from...
Donald Dominick Boehm passed away peacefully Friday afternoon Feb. 4, 2022 at McKenzie County Health Center with his loving daughters, Kara and Kami at his side. Donald was born in Killdeer, ND on April 25, 1935 to Rose (Cary) and Christ Boehm. He was raised on the family ranch near Grassy Butte, he attended grade school at the Rhoades School through the 8th grade, he started high school in Killdeer and was needed on the family ranch so he left school in his freshman year. Donald enlisted in...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) in Watford City has welcomed a new CEO following the departure of Dr. Dan Kelly, Peter Edis. Edis previously was vice president at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO. Changes in the Salida community due to the pandemic prompted Edis to look elsewhere for opportunities. "I felt like I had accomplished a lot at Heart of the Rockies Medical Center and had reached a level in my career where I didn't really have more movement," he...
