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Bakken region operators, suppliers, consultants, local officials and many others will convene in Watford City for the three-day Bakken Conference & Expo, beginning on July 16. Among the many exhibits and panels of speakers is "Boomtown 2.0: New Realities for Real Estate, Roads and Community Enhancement," offering an update on the economic status of the region. Local officials Shawn Wenko, Executive Director of Williston Economic Development, and Daniel Stenberg, Economic Development Coordinator...
Message from the Watford City Chamber: Good afternoon! What a great city we live in. So many businesses have stepped up and donated man hours and equipment for the tornado clean up. They will be working for the next 3 days and could use some meals, snacks and drinks. If anyone would like to donate please contact karen at 701-651-6125. Thanks in advance! #Watfordcityproud BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford and Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota N...
More than two-dozen people were injured, and a seven day-old baby was killed, when a tornado tore through Watford City on Tuesday, July 10. The tornado, which reached speeds of 127 miles per hour, according to meteorologist John Paul Martin of the National Weather Service, destroyed more than one hundred structures and damaged vehicles and property throughout the city. Hitting just a few minutes after midnight, the tornado touched down at the Prairie View RV park where it hurt up to 28...
The McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show is celebrating Gardens and the Long X Arts Foundation is in on the fun, hosting FREE garden art classes for kids and adults. The fun begins Saturday, July 7 at 11:30 am at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Kids can decorate a flower pot, paint a sun catcher or both while supplies last. At 4:30 pm, adults and teens are invited to make a beaded wind chime. All supplies are provided or bring your own special beads and embellishments. Enough supplies for 10 participants, first come, first served. All classes...
This year, from July 5 through July 8, Watford City is going to "Kick It Up" with the 60th annual McKenzie County Fair at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. The McKenzie County Fair Board has put together an astounding amount of fun events to enjoy this year. Besides the usual events you would see at a fair, such as a rodeo and 4-H show, the McKenzie County Fair will also have the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition, a magician, carnival, and demolition derby. The...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 12 noon to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, July 5 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Friday, July 6 in the Homemaker Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Friday, July 6. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mckenziecountyextension. Top...
It is for many reasons that officials in both Sidney, Montana, and Watford City, North Dakota, have embarked on significant upgrades to city parks. In Sidney, improving accessibility and ease of maintenance was a focus. In Watford City, honoring a past city official and area veterans was priority. For all three, though, showing local support and pride in the facilities was at the heart of the projects. Sidney-Veteran's Park Sidney City Parks Superintendent Stephanie Ridl began upgrades to Vetera...
Families on a budget this summer can still have lots of affordable fun at many of the free camping, fishing and swimming locations available in the MonDak. From Richland and Dawson Counties in Montana, to Williams and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota, there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of public outdoor locations that offer access to water and wildlife for free or little charge. For those in the Richland County area, free camping can be found at Seven Sisters Wildlife...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 5 to 7 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards have increased 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 the McKenzie County...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation will revive an old Homefest Tradition by hosting Art in the Park, Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am – 6 pm at the Watford City Children’s Park on Main Street. The Art in the Park event is in conjunction with the Watford City Chamber festivities hosted on Main Street that weekend. Over 20 artists, crafters, bakers and makers will showcase and sell their work. Entertainment for the day includes traditional country music by the popular Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars from 12:00 to 2 pm while the Wat...
Three years ago, Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger had an idea. He noticed McKenzie County's youth needed a better way to spend their free time. He had fond memories of bowling as a kid. He talked with others in the community and found many missed having a bowling alley as well. Earlier this year he teamed up with Layne Bennett, a former Marine recruit of his and the concept of Lois Lanes was born. They teamed up with Kirby Engineering of Williston, Volo Digital of Phoenix Arizona, a few local...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation will revive an old Homefest Tradition by hosting Art in the Park, Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am – 6 pm at the Watford City Children's Park on Main Street. The Art in the Park event is in conjunction with the Watford City Chamber festivities hosted on Main Street that weekend. Artists, crafters, bakers and makers are invited to showcase and sell their work in the shade of a tent. A booth space is only $25. Registration includes a ten-foot table, two c...
Want more retailers in Watford City? One step towards that is simple, according to Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator. McKenzie County Economic Development recently reviewed the results of a customer analytics study done by the Buxton group. The group works with retailers to match them with cities where business may be promising. The study analyzed purchasing data, and found that 74% of spending done in McKenzie County is done by “visitors.” These ‘visitors,’ Stenberg believes, are actually McKenzie County...
North Dakota Stockmen Association (NDSA) members of district five will be hosting a NDSA Spring Roundup on Tuesday, June 12th at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, ND. The event will start with a local brand inspection meeting at 5:00 pm, a social at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:30 pm, followed by a program at 7:30 pm, and lastly nominating committees will be collecting candidate names for the NDSA board of directors. At the 2018 NDSA District Five Spring Roundup, the NDSA President will be talking...
North Dakota Stockmen Association (NDSA) members of district five will be hosting a NDSA Spring Roundup on Tuesday, June 12th at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. The event will start with a local brand inspection meeting at 5:00 pm, a social at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:30 pm, followed by a program at 7:30 pm, and lastly nominating committees will be collecting candidate names for the NDSA board of directors. At the 2018 NDSA District Five Spring Roundup, the NDSA President will...
On June 12, Watford City voters will have an opportunity to remove the current $25 cap on sales tax within the city. A citywide sales tax of one cent was first passed by Watford City in 1998, called the Roughrider Fund, when it took in approximately $100,000. In 2014, voters decided to raise the tax to 1.5 cents, but retain a $25 cap on sales tax. Today, the fund has grown to more than two million dollars in annual revenue. Those funds have typically been used for infrastructure and...
The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation has awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 to worthwhile organizations seeking to improve the quality of life in Williams, Divide, and McKenzie counties. With the grants provided since its inception in 2015, the Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation has been able to reinvest over $150,000 into the area. “There are so many meaningful projects taking place in Williams, Divide, and McKenzie counties, and we are so happy that we are able to support seven local nonprofits through our annual g...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, June 1 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 4 pm CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting are 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....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, June 1 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 4 pm CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting are 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....
Two candidates are challenging McKenzie County Sheriff incumbent, Gary Schwartzenberger. Schwartzenberger has had a controversial term as McKenzie County Sheriff, with a misdemeanor charge of the misapplication of entrusted property recently dropped in January of this year. Schwartzenberger, was reinstated as sheriff by Governor Doug Burgum, after having been suspended as the result of a special investigation of the North Dakota Attorney General. He is now running for reelection. Brady Beyers...
Boundaries exist in all areas of life! To help your teens be adequately prepared, join the free Boundaries program to be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm CT on May 24, 29, June 7, 12 and 21. Parents and their teenage children are encouraged to attend all sessions. Pre-registration is required prior to attending. Please contact the NDSU Extension Office in McKenzie County at 701-444-3451 or email [email protected] to sign up for this series. Deadline to enroll is Tuesday, May 22. At these...
Youth ages 10 to 12 are invited to participate in the McKenzie County Junior Master Garden Program to be held from 5 pm to 6:30 pm on Fridays, May 11 and 18 and on Wednesday evenings (same time) thereafter. Classes will be held at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building with planting taking place behind the Homemaker Building next door. Gardeners will be planting and caring for their own vegetable and flower square foot gardens. Most classes will provide hands-on experiences...
Sandy Richter, from the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, reads a short story taken from The Little House on the Prairie book to the second graders from the Watford City Elementary School on Wednesday, April 25. The second-graders also had the opportunity to learn how to make bread and how to churn butter and were able to sample a piece of bread and butter afterwards. They also learned about washing clothes from scrubbing articles of clothing on the washboard to how it is done today. The...
If you would like your children who are ages 10 to 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 Friday, May 11 (and on Friday, May 18) at 5 pm to 6:30 pm and continuing weekly on Wednesdays during the summer (starting May 23). This program is modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener Program and offers horticultural and environmental science education, and leadership and life ski...
