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Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy of Williston, received Grand Champion honors in the Junior Division of the Electronic Presentation category at the State 4-H Communication Arts Event held on July 21 at the Ward County Administration Building in Minot. Jaden shared the “The Toys” video he produced at this event. Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Patrick Darrington of Arnegard also participated in this event with her “The Life of Theodore Roosevelt” Interpretative Reading – Junior Division. Gracyn was awarded a participation ribbon....
A significant part of North Dakota's history begins around the time when settlers came across the prairie in wagon trains. These trains reached places that eventually became homesteads, towns, and cities. Although the days of the wagon trains are long gone, you can still experience what it was like long ago on the Long X Wagon Train - a train of covered horse-drawn wagons and riders based out of McKenzie County. This year the Long X Wagon train is celebrating 50 years of keeping the pioneer...
On Saturday, September 7 there will be a McKenzie County Senior Day Expo at the Veteran’s Memorial Building and Civic Center in Watford City. This free event will start at 1 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. The event will feature local professionals speaking every fifteen minutes about Healthcare, Wellness, Wealth Management, Insurance, Probate Law, Social Services, Family Caregiver Support, and the Senior Safety program available in McKenzie County. The Looney Lutherans, a comedic group out of the Twin Cities, will also be entertaining around 3:30 p...
A significant part of North Dakota's history begins around the time when settlers came across the prairie in wagon trains. These trains reached places that eventually became homesteads, towns, and cities. Although the days of the wagon trains are long gone, you can still experience what it was like long ago on the Long X Wagon Train - a train of covered horse-drawn wagons and riders based out of McKenzie County. This year the Long X Wagon train is celebrating 50 years of keeping the pioneer...
Devan Leo joined McKenzie County as the new Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent in April 2019. So far Leo has enjoyed her time in McKenzie County. She said, "I really enjoyed my job thus far! I am still in the learning curve but am quickly picking up important information. It has been a wonderful experience, and I hope to continue this type of work for many years to come!" Leo is fresh off the press, so to speak, so she has plenty to learn. Leo added, "In the short time I have been here, I...
Watford City RE/MAX broker and developer Paul Ficara has begun developing the Stepping Stone golf course community to provide new, custom built residential homes to families in the area. The 144 acre Residential Subdivision is located in close proximity to the Roughrider Center, Watford City High School, and the new Watford City Elementary School. The project is on the south side of 17th Ave. NE and include available Fox Hills Golf Course frontage lots. The project began in 2012 with the...
On July 20, 2019 at approximately 0134 hours, law enforcement responded to a RV Park south of Watford City on 125th Ave. NW for a report of shots fired following an incident involving a vehicle that crashed into a RV. The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Watford City Police Department responded to the scene and located an uncooperative suspect who ignored verbal commands to comply. Law enforcement utilized less lethal impact munitions and Taser to successfully gain compliance a...
On July 21, 2019 North Dakota State Radio broadcasted a call in regards to a medical emergency off of 35th St NW in East Fairview, ND. Upon arrival the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office discovered a deceased male inside the residence. At this time the deceased’s name will not be released due to an ongoing investigation. Please contact the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office at 701-842-6010 if you have any information or questions....
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on their children and...
According to www.4Honline.com, over four million youth participate in 4-H projects each year, across the United States. This is the time of year for all 4-H members to put on the finishing touches, a little more practice, and the last bit of grooming in preparation for their local fairs. It’s happening all over the country but, according to Richland County Extension Agent Josie Evenson, Becca Deming is different. Becca is going to show eight different animals in this year’s Richland County Fai...
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on their children and...
Devan Leo joined McKenzie County as the new Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent in April 2019. So far Leo has enjoyed her time in McKenzie County. She said, "I really enjoyed my job thus far! I am still in the learning curve but am quickly picking up important information. It has been a wonderful experience, and I hope to continue this type of work for many years to come!" Leo is fresh off the press, so to speak, so she has plenty to learn. Leo added, "In the short time I have been here, I...
According to www.4Honline.com, over four million youth participate in 4-H projects each year, across the United States. This is the time of year for all 4-H members to put on the finishing touches, a little more practice, and the last bit of grooming in preparation for their local fairs. It's happening all over the country but, according to Richland County Extension Agent Josie Evenson, Becca Deming is different. Becca is going to show eight different animals in this year's Richland County...
In October 2018, an organization was born that could change the McKenzie County area disaster response forever. Fifteen courageous men and women banded together to create Badlands Search and Rescue, a volunteer SAR team serving Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. This new team is hoping to fill a large need in the area. According to former McKenzie County sheriff deputy, Travis Bateman, the nearest full-service SAR team is in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City is almost 300 miles and...
Recently the Watford City Police Department in partnership with Upper Missouri Health District, North Dakota Department of Health and McKenzie County School District completed their first ever Tobacco Compliance Check at the 16 different tobacco sale locations within the City of Watford City. With the sharp increase of youth tobacco and nicotine use, WCPD has partnered with community stakeholders to prevent tobacco and nicotine access to our younger generation. WCPD would like to thank the following businesses for checking the IDs of our...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation are helping to keep the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City July 12-13 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City their new home. Events on Friday kick off with an art exhibit by artist Miles Bendixson at the Pioneer Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by tours of the new McKenzie County Healthcare System facility from 2 to 4 p.m. And in true Homefest Tradit...
Western North Dakota native Miles Bendixon will present his art at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County during Homefest 2019 on July 12-14. The Pioneer Museum and the Long X Art Foundation will host the event. On Friday, July 12th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with old-fashioned ice cream for a dime. Saturday, July 13th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a public unveiling of newly commissioned art from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will also be an open house...
During the Williston Research Center's Dryland Field Day, Wednesday, July 10th, Tom DeSutter, will be giving an update on the Pipeline Reclamation Project that the Williston Research Center has been conducting since the spring of 2015. Dr. DeSutter is an Assistant Professor and Soil Scientist at the School of Natural Resource Sciences. He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees from South Dakota State University and received a Ph.D. from Kansas State University in 2004. He acquir...
Western North Dakota native Miles Bendixon will present his art at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County during Homefest 2019 on July 12-14. The Pioneer Museum and the Long X Art Foundation will host the event. On Friday, July 12th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with old-fashioned ice cream for a dime. Saturday, July 13th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a public unveiling of newly commissioned art from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will also be an open house...
The 2019 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on June 10 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County in Watford City. Jessica Goetz of Killdeer was awarded the Grand Champion award in the Senior Division (14 to 18 years old). Gabby Larimer, also of Killdeer, followed with Reserve Champion honors. Jaden Murphy of Williston received a Grand Champion ribbon in the Junior Division (10 to 13 year olds) and Trey Larimer of Killdeer followed with the Reserve. Ephraim Arnold...
The 2019 4-H Clothing Revue was held on Friday, June 14 at First Lutheran Church in Watford City. This event is designed to develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities in youth. Participants will also have the opportunity to grow by experiencing the skills they need to plan, select and create clothing representative of their personality. Young 4-Hers can acquire poise, good posture and grooming habits through this event. The Sew and Show category is a...
The MonDak region has something to offer for everyone this 4th of July season, from parades and barbeques, to pies and fireworks. Bainville Start 4th of July celebrations early with Bainville, Montana's Heritage America event, beginning Friday, June 28, with a family movie in the park at dusk. On Saturday, breakfast is hosted by the Bainville Dollars for Scholars at the fire hall from 7-10 a.m., followed by the annual parade at 11 a.m. Parade registration is required, and is available on the...
The 50th anniversary celebration for the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum in Alexander on Saturday, June 29 will be a stellar event befitting the legacy of Lewis and Clark and the president, Thomas Jefferson who sent them. It will be a testament to the character, ambition, ingenuity and perseverance of the pioneers and settlers who followed them. There will be something for everyone at this great event. Lewis and Clark were sent west in 1804 by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the...
McKenzie County's 61st annual fair begins Thursday, June 20th with a free beef barbeque following a parade down Main Street beginning at 4 p.m. The Long X Wagon Train will be celebrating 50 years and will end their ride at the parade in downtown Watford City. The public is invited to enjoy a piece of the anniversary cake at the barbeque. The annual Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition will take place in the rodeo arena on Thursday evening. For the youngsters there will be Curly's Fu...
If you know a 3 to 5 year old cowboy or cowgirl, they may want to participate in the Lil’ Buckeroo Rodeo taking place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos are invited to dress western and bring their stick horses. Prizes...
