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The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, located in the Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND will host the author of Pacing Dakota, Professor Thomas D. Isern, for a booktalk and autograph session on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The author will be in the house from 3 to 7 p.m. to meet readers and sign books for purchasers. At 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prof. Isern will present a booktalk and reading, which also will include original song based on stories in the book. The book will be available at the museum gift shop as well as Pride of...
The Roundup spoke to Marcia Hellandsaas, the McKenzie County Extension Agent, about how the local area celebrates the Christmas Season in their own unique way. Hellandsaas explained that McKenzie County residents typically celebrate the holiday with family, food and generosity-filled traditions. Hellandsaas explained, "We're a very generous community that remembers the people who struggle. We do have a pretty large population that struggles in the oil boom. In the Bakken, we always have people...
Participate in the “Light Up MCHS” event in the main lobby of the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 3. The Angel Tree will be lit, displaying ornaments purchased in memory of loved ones. Christmas goodies, coffee and apple cider will be offered, and music will be provided by the Watford City High School Band Ensemble. A tour of light through the Good Shepherd Home and Horizon Assisted Living will also be offered. To purchase an ornament, or for more information, contact Leslie Kelly at 701...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, located in the Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND will host the author of Pacing Dakota, Professor Thomas D. Isern, for a booktalk and autograph session on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The author will be in the house from 3 to 7 p.m. to meet readers and sign books for purchasers. At 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prof. Isern will present a booktalk and reading, which also will include original song based on stories in the book. The book will be available at the museum gift shop as well as Pride of...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation and the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County is excited to host the 2nd Annual Holiday Food, Wine and Art Event, Saturday, December 8 from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Grab a friend and enjoy Pride of Dakota food and wine samplings from the Pioneer Museum while professional artist Jessica Newman (from Sidney’s MonDak Heritage Center) guides you through the steps to make your own glass holiday ornament. The event will take place after the Rough Rider Center’s Christmas Fest in...
The kickoff for the holiday season in Watford City is the annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade begins on at 6:30 p.m. CST, and will end on Main Street with a fireworks show. The Chamber is asking local business and non-profits to decorate and enter floats, with the theme of “The Magic of Christmas.” For information regarding entering a float, contact the Chamber at 701-570-5084. Plan to support local business by shopping small at area retailers both before and after the parade. For every $10...
Funeral services for Grace Phyllis Lee, 93, of Watford City, ND are at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, November 21, at First Lutheran Church in Watford City with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 20 from 12-4 p.m. with a Friends and Family service held at 4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. There was also a viewing one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Schafer Cemetery in Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson...
The McKenzie County Fairgrounds has been buzzing with the excitement of arenacross. Their first indoor/outdoor motocross event happened in October and more are scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. The event is made possible by a partnership between the BTMA (Bakken Trail and Motocross Association) and the local Knights of Columbus/ Knights on Bikes council. For more information contact Ryan Pederson, 701-495-1053....
Matthew Johansen unseated incumbent sheriff of McKenzie County, Gary Schwartzenberger, and did so by a wide margin. With 2,496 votes accounting for 60.89 percent of the votes cast, Johansen's win amounted to an electoral landslide. Johansen had previously served as McKenzie County's interim sheriff. The Roundup spoke to Johansen after his victory about his campaign win and his plans for the future of the McKenzie County Sheriff's Department. Johansen explained that his immediate plans were more...
ONEOK is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid- Continent, Permian and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets. ONEOK is the largest independent operator of natural gas gathering and processing facilities in the Williston Basin. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but with an operation...
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women’s Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Aaland, a surgeon with over 20 years of experience from Fargo, ND, will be discussing the Stop The Bleed Program. Dr. Aaland will be instructing the Stop The Bleed courses. She is motivated to teach participants that they can save a life if provided with the proper t...
Memorial service for Colette Axtmann, 61, of Watford City, ND was held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 5 at Fulkerson-Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. A family and friends service was held at 7 p.m., Sunday, November 4 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Cremation has taken place. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Colette passed away on Thursday, November 1 at McKenzie County...
McKenzie County, ND - The Community Foundation Fund is giving out over $5,400 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies.Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply ONLINE only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab Apply for Grant. Applications are due by Nov 10th. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in November. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the community that would not...
Statewide: ND Senator (R) Kevin Cramer: 178,876 (55.10%) (D) Heidi Heitkamp: 143,737 (44.27%) Write-In Candidates: 2,035 (.63%) ND Representative (R) Kelly Armstrong: 192,733 (60.20%) (D) Mac Schneider: 113,891 (35.57%) (I) Charles Tuttle: 13,004 (4.06%) Write-In Candidates: 520 (.16%) Secretary of State (I) Alvin A. Jaeger: 144,620 (47.27%) (D) Josh Boschee: 119,983 (39.22%) (I) Michael Coachman: 40,385 (13.20%) Write-In Candidates: 930 (.30%) Attorney General (R) Wayne Stenehjem: 214,658...
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women’s Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Aaland, a surgeon with over 20 years of experience from Fargo, ND, will be discussing the Stop The Bleed Program. Dr. Aaland will be instructing the Stop The Bleed courses. She is motivated to teach participants that they can save a life if provided with the proper t...
More than a hundred people gathered at the Rough Rider Center on Monday, October 22, to hear candidates for State Senate and State House of Representatives, McKenzie County Commissioner, and McKenzie County Sheriff. The Watford City event lasted two hours, as each candidate answered a series of questions designed to flesh out their thoughts and opinions about the issues. Beginning with introductory words from Titus Stenberg, who is the sportscaster for Watford City Wolves athletics, the event wa...
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women's Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Aaland, a surgeon with over 20 years of experience from Fargo, ND, will be discussing the Stop The Bleed Program. Dr. Aaland will be instructing the Stop The Bleed courses. She is motivated to teach participants that...
Watford City—McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. (MCHS) continues to provide additional healthcare opportunities for the community. As a response to requests from women we serve, MCHS and Great Plains Women’s Health Center have come together to expand access to women’s healthcare services in the region. On October 26, 2018, Great Plains Women’s Health Center began seeing patients as part of an outreach clinic that will occur two times per month in Watford City. Patients can make an appointment directly with the clinic by calling 701-774-76...
Matthew Johansen is challenging incumbent Gary Schwartzenberger for McKenzie County Sheriff. Johansen, who was born in Grand Forks before moving to McKenzie County at five years of age, later moved away to Minnesota. After attending peace officer training in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, Johansen went on to serve law enforcement in McClusky, Sheridan, McLean, Emmons, Steel, and Trail Counties before eventually coming back to serve McKenzie County in 2007. Johansen spoke with The Roundup about his...
McKenzie County, ND - The Community Foundation Fund is giving out over $5,400 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies.Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply ONLINE only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab Apply for Grant. Applications are due by Nov 10th. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in November. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the community that would not...
Four candidates are on the ballot for McKenzie County Commissioner. Two are incumbents, and two are challengers. All four spoke to the Roundup about their desire to serve McKenzie County as a commissioner. John Rolfsrud, who is vying for a commissioner position with McKenzie County, first spoke with the Roundup. Rolfsrud explained his background and experience that is pertinent to the position. “I’m a longtime McKenzie County resident. I was born here, and after college I went to work for a man...
ONEOK has continued providing support for local health services by donating $50,000 for medical equipment to the new McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) facility in Watford City. In 2016, ONEOK contributed $1 million to help kick-start construction of the new hospital located at 709 4th Ave. NE. ONEOK's initial gift was earmarked toward an emergency room that proved to be invaluable in the aftermath of the July 10 tornado that struck Prairie View RV Park. On Oct. 17, ONEOK officials...
Area farm/ranch women interested in becoming better business partners are encouraged to attend Annie’s Project, a program offering a series of educational sessions on the business side of farming and ranching. Annie’s will be held from 9 am to 3:30 pm CT on Fridays—November 2, 9 and 16 in the Yellowstone Room of the McKenzie County Courthouse. A noon meal will be provided at each session. Registration cost for the course is $125.00, which includes software, books, meals and materials. The 3-day...
We are inviting moms and their children ages, infant up to four years of age to come and play, learn and grow together. Come ready to sing songs, read stories, play games and do a craft. The following events will be on Fridays, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND. November 9: Thankfulness; November 16: Thanksgiving Party; December 7: Snowman/Winter; December 14: Christmas Party; January 4: New Year’s Resolution and January 18: Winter....
McKenzie County, ND - The Community Foundation Fund is giving out over $5,400 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply ONLINE only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab Apply for Grant. Applications are due by Nov 10th. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in November. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the community that would...
