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A new law has passed the North Dakota legislature that is designed to fund infrastructure projects throughout the state and maintain current funding guidelines that assist the needs in McKenzie County. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, signed the legislation that will help oil-producing regions in the state, from whence comes a great deal of state revenue. House Bill 1066 was called, “Operation Prairie Dog,” and intends to use revenue from oil and gas production to give more than $250 million t...
Four McKenzie County 4-Hers participated in the 2019 ND State 4-H Air Rifle Match held on April 6 in Devils Lake. Senior Cassie Kreske, daughter of Beth Kreske and Jason Kreske of Grassy Butte; Juniors Hunter Cowan, son of Ken and Sabrina Cowan of Watford City and Chris Schoenwald, son of Michelle and Ross Schoenwald of Watford City; and Beginner Coty Schoenwald, son of Michelle and Ross Schoenwald, were part of the match. Ross Schoenwald, Sabrina Cowan and NDSU Extension Agent/McKenzie County...
Farmers and ranchers who suffered severe damage due to the flooding that occurred along the Yellowstone River Valley may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the McKenzie County Farm Service Agency (FSA). For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that, if untreated, would: • be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to productive agricultural use • is unusual and is not the type that would recur frequ...
The Western Area Builders Association will host its 9th annual Home & Garden Show this Friday, April 12 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Raymond Center in Williston. Vendors from Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail and Williams County will be on hand showcasing the latest trends in home building, renovation, yard ideas and finance....
The Richland County Sheriff's Office serves an area of 2103 square miles, including the unincorporated towns of Crane, Savage and Lambert. They also work closely with the Police Departments in Fairview and Sidney, Montana Highway Patrol, and neighboring Roosevelt and Dawson counties in Montana and McKenzie County, ND. Law enforcement, dispatch and jail services are provided by a staff of 35 people, led by Sheriff John Dynneson, and Undersheriff Bob Burnison. Besides solving crimes, the...
DICKINSON, N.D. – ConocoPhillips today announced the presentation of $273,275 in charitable grants to 17 organizations in North Dakota. Each year, ConocoPhillips invests in local communities through charitable giving, employee volunteering and sponsorships. This year's donations are primarily targeted toward education, conservation, first responders and other local services. They also include a $100,000 donation to the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture that protects, restores and enhances h...
The recent flooding of the Yellowstone River has been the worst in memory for many in Richland County, Montana and McKenzie County, North Dakota. With roads shut down due to flooding and residents still unable to make it home to assess the damage, the question for many remains when things will get back to normal. The Roundup spoke with McKenzie County Emergency Planner, Karolin Jappe, who explained the extent of the damage and expressed that it could be weeks before the damage was properly asses...
Richland County Commissioners held a meeting on March 29 to discuss the current status of flooding in the county. Although there was some subsequent flooding of county roads and five reported homes, Richland Country did not receive as much damage as McKenzie County, ND to the east. Currently all county roads are reopened and the process of assessing the damages to property has begun. Fortunately Richland County participates in the National Flood Insurance program and some of the landowners are covered. Even though many of the homes are...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum declared a statewide flood emergency in preparation for the threat of significant spring flooding across North Dakota, as state agencies gathered to begin coordinating their response and resources. The governor also toured flood-affected areas in western McKenzie County, hearing heartbreaking stories from residents displaced by the flooding Yellowstone River. In an executive order declaring the emergency, Burgum cited flood outlooks from the National Weather S...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and emergency services officials toured flood-affected areas along the Yellowstone River in western North Dakota and eastern Montana on Wednesday and met with residents displaced by the floodwaters. Local officials report more than 40 families and homes have been impacted by the flooding near the North Dakota-Montana border, where ice jams have backed up the Yellowstone River. Floodwaters have submerged a section of Highway 200, which remains closed from Cartwri...
North Dakota State University is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered to Extension offices across the state, including McKenzie County. NDSU Extension in McKenzie County is located at 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. Sessions will be held on consecutive Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free samples of bulbs and seeds will be provided. The sessions are free. Everyone is welcome! Gardeners have the option of...
This week, Jessie Veeder was awarded the 2019 Governor's Award for the arts for individual achievement. Jessie has been instrumental in bringing arts and art education to McKenzie County through the Long X Arts Foundation in addition to being a musician and syndicated columnist....
North Dakota State University is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered to Extension offices across the state, including McKenzie County. NDSU Extension in McKenzie County is located at 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. Sessions will be held on consecutive Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free samples of bulbs and seeds will be provided. The sessions are free. Everyone is welcome! Gardeners have the option of...
Child/teen and adult mental and behavioral health issues will be the focus of a workshop that North Dakota State University Extension and Prairie St. John’s, a psychiatric hospital in Fargo, are teaming up to hold from 9 a.m. to noon CT on March 28. The workshop will be offered through North Dakota’s Interactive Video Network from 19 sites across the state. One site will be NDSU Extension in McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, in Watford City. The workshop is free of charge. There are three con...
The Long X Arts Foundation of McKenzie County will host “Getting the Pen Moving” on Wednesday, March 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. The workshop will be guided by North Dakota native and award winning essayist and poet, Taylor Brorby, currently based out of Ames, Iowa. Brorby has conducted a writing workshop in McKenzie County in the past to rave reviews. “Getting the Pen Moving” is open to all levels of writers and is focused on the creative process and techniques to get you started and keep you working toward...
Anyone who purchases or applies pesticides classified as “Restricted Use” must complete a sanctioned Pesticide Certification Course. There are opportunities to obtain your certification or recertification for private applicators scheduled this spring. Private applicators are defined as those purchasing or applying restricted use pesticides without compensation, other than the trading of services between producers. If you work for a company that applies chemicals for hire, you will need to be certified under Commercial/Dealer. Call the Ext...
This year's Leadership Awareness Weekend (LAW), a statewide 4-H civic engagement event, was a worthwhile experience for several North Dakota youth. "4-H LAW is a wonderful opportunity for youth to make new friends, learn how to become a strong leader and become more connected with our government," says 4-Her Marie Kraemer of Grand Forks. She was among youth from 12 counties who participated in parliamentary procedure activities, break-out sessions and a service project, and met state and local...
BISMARCK, N.D. — MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) announced today that subsidiary WBI Energy, Inc. plans to construct approximately 67 miles of new pipeline, compression and ancillary facilities to transport natural gas from core Bakken production areas in western North Dakota to an interconnection point with Northern Border Pipeline. This North Bakken Expansion Project, as designed, would provide 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation capacity. Dependent on regulatory and environmental permitting and finalization o...
Watford City, ND – American Legion Carl E. Rogen Post 29 has donated $25,000 to the Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems toward the purchase of orthopedic surgical instruments. The funds will help offset expenses associated with large bone power tools and a micro drill necessary as part of an orthopedic surgeon's "tool kit", which to a layperson looks very similar to items used in woodworking or carpentry projects. Surgical services are new to McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (...
McKenzie County 4-Hers received top honors in the Northwest District Archery Match on Saturday, February 2 in Minot. Team members Jeremiah Patten, Ryan Pingel, Jake Ceynar and Noah Crain placed first in the Junior Division of Bare Bow competition. Individually, Jeremiah placed second and Ryan came in fourth. Others shooting Bare Bow were: Skyla Hovde, Luke Smith and Hunter Cowan. Thirty-one juniors shot Bare Bow in this competition. McKenzie County also topped Senior Bare Bow with a first place...
Junior High students from East Fairview, Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy and Watford City competed in MATHCOUNTS, the annual nationwide math program for junior high school students on February 5th, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools, local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematic. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math...
McKenzie County Juniors received first place team honors in the Junior Bare Bow category of the Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, January 26 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Receiving first place honors in the Junior Division was Jake Ceynar, son of Dustin and Sara Ceynar of Arnegard. Ryan Pingel, son of Brent and Sandra Pingel of Watford City, came in with second place honors. Jeremiah Patten, son of Jane and Tony Patten of Watford City, followed by placing 5th...
Badlands Bulleyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club is proud to announce the Second Annual Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match will be held on Saturday, January 26 at the Rough Rider Center Fieldhouse in Watford City. Doors will open at 8:45 am and flights will be held from 9:30 am to 1:45 pm. Beginner, Junior and Senior Barebow participants will shoot 30 arrows at 15 yards. Senior Freestyle shoot 60 arrows at 20 yards. About 150 4-Hers, ranging in age from 8 to 18 years, will participate in this match....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Saturday, February 9 at the Yellowstone Room in the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 am CT registration and will conclude by 3:30 pm CT. Anyone ages 11 to 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....
Daytime Emmy Award nominated TV host, Darley Newman, rolls out the sixth season of her PBS and Amazon Prime series “Travels with Darley” with an episode based in Watford City and McKenzie County. Kicking off the series that travels to Brittany, France, California’s Central Coast, Culpeper, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas and a special episode dedicated to delectable global foods you must try on your travels, Darley discovers and falls in love with North Dakota’s Badlands. Watch as Darley mountain bikes along the beautiful Maah Daah Hey Trail,...
