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McKenzie and Richland Counties have experienced a particularly dry year so far, which poses several negative impacts for the 2021-growing season. "2020 leading into 2021 has been extremely dry. Not just in North Dakota but in quite a few states. McKenzie County is the driest it has ever been and there are huge concerns for getting crops into the ground let alone crops planted in the fall expected to germinate this spring," said Devan Leo, McKenzie County Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Saturday, April 10 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 is 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. Pre-registration is...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held online six Mondays: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19. To register, go to ndc3.org or contact NDSU Extension in McKenzie County, 701-444-3451. This workshop is free-of...
North Dakota State University is offering a series of free workshops for gardeners. The Spring Fever Garden Forums will run on Monday evenings, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CST, March 22-April 12. Topics will include how to grow roses, select maples, grow a no-till garden, lengthen the growing season, landscape with ornamental grasses, select vegetable varieties, identify good bugs, and much more. Gardeners have the option of watching online at home or at a participating NDSU Extension County Office. The McKenzie County Extension Office, 205 6th ST NW,...
After over a year of hard work and creativity, Sandy Rieker and Cheryl Brown, Watford City, had their book, "The Most Unlikely Pair," published. For the last 10 years, Rieker has wanted to write a book and she found inspiration for her story in her own backyard. Rieker explained, "What inspired this book was at one of my feeding troughs, I have both goats and Peanut the chicken and the outcast of the flock, Hershey the goat, and all of them were eating together and that's when I said I wanted...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held online six Mondays: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19. To register, go to ndc3.org or contact NDSU Extension in McKenzie County, 701-444-3451. This workshop is free-of...
North Dakota State University is offering a series of free workshops for gardeners. The Spring Fever Garden Forums will run on Monday evenings, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CST, March 22-April 12. Topics will include how to grow roses, select maples, grow a no-till garden, lengthen the growing season, landscape with ornamental grasses, select vegetable varieties, identify good bugs, and much more. Gardeners have the option of watching online at home or at a participating NDSU Extension County Office. The McKenzie County Extension Office, 205 6th ST NW,...
For the first time ever, the North Dakota State 4-H Livestock Judging will take place in western North Dakota. On Saturday, March 6, the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest is set to take place in Watford City at McKenzie County Fairgrounds and Rough Rider Center. Following this, on Sunday, March 7, the North Dakota State Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest will be at the Rough Rider Center. Devan Leo, NDSU Extension Ag and Natural Resource Agent explained that she is excited to have the contest take place in Watford City. She said, “This opens up a w...
This series of sessions to help farm and ranch families pass their businesses on to the next generation will start next week Thursday, March 4, Watford City, and will continue on March 11 and 18. Each of these meetings, of which attendance is highly encouraged, will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. “The program will prepare you to envision, communicate, plan, write and shape the legacy of your family farm or ranch business,” said Marcia Hellandsaas, McKenzie County Ext...
McKenzie County beginners received second and third place team honors in the Bare Bow category at Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Rough Rider Center, Watford City. Receiving fourth place honors individually was Beau Hovland, son of Blaine and Jennifer Hovland, Arnegard. Also shooting Barebow from McKenzie County were the following, Ashlynn Rolla, Jacob and Brianna Rink, Faith Langford, KayDee Ceynar, Charlie Wisness and Paul Smith. Freestyle Beginner McCoy...
Funeral services for Velma Mae Daugherty, 82, Arnegard, ND were held 1 p.m. CST, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND with Pastor Garrett Gudmunsen officiating. Interment was in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation was 12-5 p.m. CST, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family...
This series of sessions to help farm and ranch families pass their businesses on to the next generation will start next week Thursday, March 4, Watford City, and will continue on March 11 and 18. Each of these meetings, of which attendance is highly encouraged, will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. “The program will prepare you to envision, communicate, plan, write and shape the legacy of your family farm or ranch business,” said Marcia Hellandsaas, McKenzie County Ext...
The Arnegard Fire Department responded to a fire in Watford City at S&K Stack Testing on Thursday, Feb. 18 at the request of the Watford City Fire Department. At approximately 2:15 p.m. Mutual Aid request came in, upon arrival the Arnegard firefighters made contact with WCFD Command and deployed lines along the northern and western sides to knock down open flames and cool down what had already burned. This was a massive response with multiple agencies on scene or assisting with traffic control...
Experiencing a reduction in family income can be a traumatic experience. But, there are ways you and your family can minimize the hardship. NDSU Extension is offering a virtual workshop series, “Your Money, Your Goals.” These classes will provide tools and information you need to help you deal with your current situation. The program will help you focus on working through your challenges, increase your confidence and financial knowledge, acquire new skills and learn about resources that will hel...
Memorial services for James “Jim” Tveter, 77, Watford City, ND are at 11 a.m. CDT, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Reverend Paul Balaban officiating. Inurnment of cremains with Military Honors will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Bismarck, ND at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Friends may call at the funeral home to sign his book from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be sha...
Funeral services for Arlene M. Johnson, 78, Watford City, ND were at 11 a.m. CDT, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Reverend Paul Balaban officiating. Interment will be in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation was 12:30-5 p.m. CDT, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Arlene passed away on...
Are you and your family facing financial hardships due to COVID-19 and decreased oil activity in the area? Your Money, Your Goals workshops give you the tools and information you need to help set and achieve goals; build skills in managing money, credit and debt; and choose which financial products are right for you. The curriculum is designed not only to help you learn about various financial topics, but also focuses on financial empowerment which builds confidence, helping you effectively use...
Have you thought about what your family farm or ranch business will look like when you retire or after you are gone? More than 80% of farm and ranch families hope to pass the family farm or ranch on to the next generation, bur research shows only 30% of family farms and ranches survive to the second generation, and only 12% survive to the third generation. A successful transition takes planning. “Design Your Succession Plan” is a workshop specially written to help farm and ranch families get...
Funeral services for Velma Mae Daugherty, 82, of Arnegard, ND are at 1 p.m. (CST), Monday, February 22, 2021, at the Wilmington Lutheran Church in Arnegard with Pastor Garrett Gudmunsen officiating. Interment will be in the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 12-5 p.m. (CST) at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and...
In June 2019, the McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) started two programs designed to help defray infrastructure costs for qualifying housing projects in McKenzie County. “Our goal has been simply to help generate incentive for more quality single family housing to be built, as that has been identified as one of the greatest barriers to further economic growth in our community. Once the funds are exhausted, we are not looking to continue the programs as we hope that the market will be able to take over getting the needed housing b...
McKenzie County beginners received second and third place team honors in the Bare Bow category at Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Rough Rider Center, Watford City. Receiving fourth place honors individually was Beau Hovland, son of Blaine and Jennifer Hovland, Arnegard. Also shooting Barebow from McKenzie County were the following, Ashlynn Rolla, Jacob and Brianna Rink, Faith Langford, KayDee Ceynar, Charlie Wisness and Paul Smith. Freestyle Beginner McCoy...
Funeral services for Arlene M. Johnson, 78, Watford City, ND are at 11 a.m. CDT, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Reverend Paul Balaban officiating. Interment will be in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be 12:30-5 p.m. CDT, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Arlene passed away on...
Memorial services for James “Jim” Tveter, 77, Watford City, ND are at 11 a.m. CDT, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Firth Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Reverend Paul Balaban officiating. Inurnment of cremains with Military Honors will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Bismarck, ND at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Friends may call at the funeral home to sign his book from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be sha...
Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County will be hosting a Hygge event Saturday, Feb. 13, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event will be an evening of visiting with people, enjoying Scandinavian style food, entertainment, and listening to three local authors talk about their books. "This event is a nice little kickoff for Valentine's Day," stated Jan Dodge, Pioneer Museum director. Hygge is a Scandinavian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable geniality with feelings of contentment. "The Scandinavian...
The 39th Annual Bread Fair is set to take place over the first two weeks of February (pending scheduling with all the schools). "Due to COVID-19 restrictions, I will be traveling to the individual schools and/or doing a virtual bread fair with the schools," said Kelly Leo, North Dakota State University Extension Williams County agriculture agent. The Bread Fair is organized and facilitated through the NDSU Extension Office, Williams County. It is an event where 5th grade students from across...
