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This year, the McKenzie County Fair is set to take place June 17-19. The theme for the fair this year is “A Family Tradition.” Throughout the duration of the fair there will be tons of entertainment including a draft horse competition, demo derby, farm olympics, music by Josh Kehr, Pippi the Clown, farming play pit filled with wheat and corn, North Star Amusement Carnival, and the NDRA Rodeo. On Thursday, June 17, there will be a free barbeque at 5 p.m. followed by a draft horse competition at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18, there will be a 4-H livesto...
A premier San Francisco mural painter, Morgan Bricca, finished painting a 3D landscape mural inside Heritage Park Building, Watford City on Saturday, June 5. This mural is custom and a site-specific piece - Bricca wanted it to depict the landscape through the eyes of a pioneer. She considers the perspective from which the artwork will be viewed, the lighting, the scale of the space, the colors, mood, and the story she wants to tell with the piece. Bricca said, "I spent a couple days just cloud...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, June 17-19 in Homemaker Building, McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards as follows: Grand - $5, Purple Ribbon - $4, Blue Ribbons - $3, Red Ribbon - $2 and White Ribbon - $1. All exhibits entered in the show will receive a ribbon, with exception being those entered For Show Only. Entries can be brought to NDSU Extension/McKenzie County if you cannot...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on June 1 at NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, Watford City. Jaden Murphy, Williston, received a Grand Champion ribbon in Junior Division (10-13 year olds) and Gracyn Darrington, Arnegard followed with the Reserve. Nicolas Ellis, Arnegard, and Kyle Best, Watford City, were recipients of blue ribbons. Beginner Division (8 9 year olds) participants Gavyn Darrington, Arnegard and Tylee Thorne, Watford City, were awarded...
The 2021 McKenzie County 4-H Clothing Revue was held Thursday, June 3 at First Lutheran Church, 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-H'ers can acquire poise, good posture and grooming habits through this event. The Sew and Show cat...
Three McKenzie County 4-H’ers participated in the 2021 Mouticounty Program Unit 1 4-H Communication Arts Event held on Tuesday, May 26 at Williston Research Extension Center. The goal of this event is to help 4-H’ers become proficient at making public presentations. Participants are developing communication skills and learning to gather and organize information, equipment and props. Kyle Best presented “Why Buy Local” video presentation in Junior Division and received a first place medal....
This year, the McKenzie County Fair is set to take place June 17-19. The theme for the fair this year is "A Family Tradition." Throughout the duration of the fair there will be tons of entertainment including a draft horse competition, demo derby, farm olympics, music by Josh Kehr, Pippi the Clown, farming play pit filled with wheat and corn, North Star Amusement Carnival, and the NDRA Rodeo. On Thursday, June 17, there will be a free barbeque at 5 p.m. followed by a draft horse competition at...
The 2021McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held May 18 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. Four-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 his...
The 2021McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held on May 18 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office, Watford City. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. Four-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...
Starting May 13, 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 reoccur every Thursday night up until July 15. The purpose of the event is to bring the community together and help raise funds for local nonprofits. This community charitable event will have live music by local artists, a beer garden, a meal, games, and fun activities for all ages. There will be hot dogs, chips, and cookies served at the event. The Long X Liquor store will also be selling stadium...
If you would like your children who are approximately ages 10-12 years old to learn more about gardening, the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is for them! This free course will be held in Watford City starting Wed., May 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. CT and continuing weekly on Wednesdays during the summer. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, May 14 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County. Call 701-444-3451 to register or email [email protected]. This program is modeled after the highly...
If you would like your children who are approximately ages 10-12 years old to learn more about gardening, the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is for them! This free course will be held in Watford City starting Wed., May 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. CT and continuing weekly on Wednesdays during the summer. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, May 14 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County. Call 701-444-3451 to register or email [email protected]. This program is modeled after the highly...
There will be a Youth Pollinator Event put on for Alexander Public School 3rd and 4th graders at Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander. Youth involved with the event will help plant crops; learn about wildlife and conservation, and how to create a pollinator habitat. “We are hoping that this project will encourage kids to go outside and get them involved in wildlife habitat and conservation,” says Rick Pokrzywinski, McKenzie County Pheasants Forever Chapter president. The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District, Mckenzie County Phe...
Sidney Invitational Track Meet Results, April 24 Mens Results 100 Meters 1. Nolan Lotton,11.42, Havre 2. Loden Idler, 11.80, Hinsdale 3. Parker Sinks, 11.91, Sidney 4. Blaine Frisbie, 12.01, Richey-Lambert 5. Tate Wieferich,12.08, Sidney 6. Jesse Lee, 12.15, Hinsdale 7. Ashton Grover, 12.15, Fergus 8. Ryan McGinnis, 12.17, Sidney 9. Carson Green, 12.19, Custer County 10. Kaholo Toves, 12.26, Wolf Point 11. Aren Larson, 12.27, Sidney 11. Kaelen Smith , 12.27, Poplar 13. Mason Cooper, 12.32,...
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home First Place honors in the Barebow Senior Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at Nishu Bowmen Range in Bismarck on April 17. Team members were: Ryan Pingel, Jake Ceynar and Addison George. Ryan captured 5th place individually and Jake placed 10th. In addition, the following youth landed individual placings as follows: • Beginner Bare Bow 4th place: Boston Foss • Beginner Bare Bow 7th place: Beau Hovland • Beginner Bare Bow 10th place: Kayde...
There will be a Youth Pollinator Event put on for Alexander Public School 3rd and 4th graders at Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander. Youth involved with the event will help plant crops; learn about wildlife and conservation, and how to create a pollinator habitat. "We are hoping that this project will encourage kids to go outside and get them involved in wildlife habitat and conservation," says Rick Pokrzywinski, the McKenzie County Pheasants Forever Chapter president. The McKenzie County...
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation and Lignite Energy Council sponsored two sessions April 14 for grades 7-9 and April 21 for grades 10-12 at the Roughrider Center and Watford City High School Auditorium, Watford City. T4 introduces students to workforce skills, needs, training and networking opportunities with industry leaders and technology! How do we expect young people to dream if they don't know what they dream about? T4 Tools Trades Torque Tech is the premier way for tomorrow's workforc...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) continues to not only enhance their services offered to their patients but also increase the variety of services offered at the facility. Their goal is to achieve the highest degree of healthcare for their patients. They are committed to quality services, continuity of care, assurance of qualified staff and family involvement for patients. MCHS has several providers ranging from an urologist to a pediatrician to an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Maria...
Multiple agencies and fire response units from across the region have been battling a wildfire in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit since Saturday. The Theodore Roosevelt National Park Facebook page posted the following statement on April 5: On Saturday April 3, a fire ignited just outside the north boundary of the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Sunday, April 4, fire crews completed a successful back burn along US 85 and the park road in an attempt to contain...
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...
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...
