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(Updated 10-12-22) The Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum flag-raising ceremony has been cancelled. (Original Story) The museum, formally known as the McKenzie County Heritage Park, has 16 different flags representing the different countries the original settlers had come from when they settled in McKenzie County. Because of the construction being done for the new building, all the flagpoles were taken down. Now they are all back up and three taller ones were put up for the American, Canadian, and North Dakota state flags. The American...
Sidney, MT - With more than 300 lives directly impacted, Sidney Health Center's Care Flight has proved to be an essential service for the MonDak region. October 2022 marked the one-year anniversary of the air ambulance service that is locally owned and operated through a joint venture between Sidney Health Center and fAIRMED, a critical care air transport company based out of Grand Forks, ND. In its first year of operation, Sidney Health Center Care Flight transported 194 patients from Sidney He...
Williston, ND - Williston Economic Development (WED) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) held their annual awards banquet on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Old Armory, Williston. About 200 people attended the celebratory event. The partnership between the two organizations goes back to 2015 when the City of Williston Center for Development opened its doors at 113 4th St. E. The city renovated the office located in Downtown Williston into a one-stop-shop for services provided by WED, SBDC,...
On Friday, Oct. 14 at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST there was a one vehicle rollover about 17 miles west of Williston, ND. A 1995 Chevrolet Astro driven by Elmer Pariseien, Belcourt, ND, was traveling southbound on 153rd Ave. NW, County Road 5. The Chevrolet lost control, entered the ditch, struck a tree, rolled and came to rest on its wheels. A female passenger, Theresa Parisien, Belcourt, ND, was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius, Williston. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both the driver and passenger had their...
A 45-year-old Sidney man, Joshua Entzel, was involved in a motorcycle rollover, 3 miles north of Cartwright Sept. 29 at 8:08 p.m. CST. The 2016 Indian motorcycle was traveling southbound on Cty. Rd 16 and failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Entzel lost control, entered the ditch and rolled. Entzel was taken to Sidney Health Center by Fairview Ambulance. He was life flighted to the hospital in Billings. He succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash on Sept. 30. Entzel wasn’t wearing a helmet. Assisting in the crash were North D...
Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at Fort Buford and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Oct. 15: Historical Sewing, Textiles and Projects, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Oct. 16: Historical Games, 2-5 p.m. at the Fort Buford barracks. Participate in games that may have been played at the fort long ago such as cribbage, cards, and checkers. Fort Buford State His...
The North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association will host their annual convention on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Roughrider Hotel, Medora. On Friday, the event starts with golfing at the Bully Pulpit at 10 a.m. The speed shearing contest beginning at 5 p.m. will feature shearers and provide unique entertainment for the crowd. Events will continue as attendees return to the Roughrider Hotel. The American Lamb social sponsored by Double J Lamb begins at 6:30 p.m. and will...
Bismarck, ND - The Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA) is set to be a major sponsor, and featured commodity with canola, at the Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) Convention this Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in Great Falls. In addition to pulses and canola being featured on the agenda, the NPGA along with the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Canola Association will host a “Meet & Greet” featuring Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture on Nov. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This free event will allow attendees to ask questions and be part of a live taping of RealAg Rad...
With a recent positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in North Dakota, North Dakota State University Extension specialists continue to encourage biosecurity practices for bird owners of all sizes and around wild birds. "While we hoped there would not be a resurgence of HPAI this fall, we knew this was a possibility," says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. "We encourage poultry owners of all sizes to continue biosecurity measures...
Moisture content of forage at baling has a direct impact on bale heating and subsequent forage nutrient content at feeding, says North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist James Rogers. "Managing moisture content of forage at baling this year was a challenge," says Rogers. "For many it seemed that at the point hay was dry enough to bale, a rain shower would delay baling." Controlling moisture at baling can reduce damage to the hay by microorganisms. "Just like...
Born December 24, 1940, Barb was the second of four children of German immigrants Elizabeth Langwald Weber and Joseph Weber. During her childhood she loved working with her father on the family farm south of Fairview, Montana. Barb was the homecoming and prom queen her senior year at Fairview High, but was quick to say "there weren't many girls in my class." Her classmates knew her to be kind and beautiful, especially her high school sweetheart Johnny Bauman whom she later married. After high...
On Oct. 5, at approximately 8:54 a.m. CDT a 2012 Ford F-150 driven by Luis Peralta a 36-year-old, male, Williston, ND, was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of 52nd St NW and Hwy 85N bypass approximately 1 mile west of Williston. The 2020 Dodge Durango, Williams County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, driven by Charles Stafford a 31-year-old male, Williston, ND, was traveling westbound on 52nd St. NW and failed to come to a stop and rear ended the Ford. Both drivers were not injured in the crash. Stafford was charged with f...
Mass of the Christian Burial for James "Jim" Fink, 64 of Williston, ND is at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Sidney, MT with Fr. Jim O'Neil as presider. Inurnment will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James Aaron "Jim" Fink was the 12th child of Roy and Isabella (Meyer) Fink...
Watford City - At a time when critical access hospitals across the country are closing or forgoing obstetric services, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) is going against the grain. Pete Edis, CEO of MCHS, said, “In conversations with some of the area employers, I’ve heard loud and clear, the lack of obstetric services is a barrier to recruiting workers with growing families. I have a huge amount of gratitude and respect for our friends at Great Plains Women’s Health Center (GPWHC) both for the work they did to get OB off the groun...
When a storm is approaching, cows and buffalo have two very different responses. Cows will attempt to outrun the storm, thus prolonging their suffering as they often run with the storm. Buffalo, however, turn and face the storm. They instinctively know that charging directly into the storm will get them out of the inclement weather quicker. Montana residents have faced many storms and challenges over the last few years. Many residents have chosen to face these challenges head on attempting to...
The NDRA Championship Finals Rodeo will take place at the McKenzie County fairgrounds located in Watford City on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. CT on Friday and 6 p.m. CT on Saturday. The event will have concessions and beer gardens, lots of vendors, and Junior Wild Pony Race (with buckle & prize money awarded to the champion). The Finals Rodeo will feature the top contestants in each standard event and pit them against the top stock in the state. Events that will be at the finals rodeo is bareback and...
On Sept. 17 at approximately 11 p.m., the Watford City Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls of gunfire at the Inn at Hunters Run Hotel, 3617 6th Ave. NE, Watford City. Officers arrived on scene and located a single individual with two gunshot wounds to the leg. At the time law enforcement arrived on the scene, the suspect had fled the area. The Watford City Police Department, MCSO, NDHP, searched the area for the suspect. Canines were utilized to search for the suspect along with...
On Sept. 17 at approximately 7:23 p.m. CST a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 17-year-old, male, Watford City, was traveling north on 137th Ave. NW (County Road 35). The Chevrolet lost control, entered the east ditch, and rolled then came to rest in an adjacent field. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to McKenzie County Health where he was pronounced deceased. At the time of the crash the road conditions were wet and the weather was cloudy. The agencies who responded were North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie County...
Williston, ND - The City of Williston’s fall Clean Williston event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, Clean Williston will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, and this change will be announced on City of Williston social media and www.cityofwilliston.com. This year’s fall event is making one notable change, moving locations from Davidson Park to the Williston Public Works facility. “Clean Williston is a community event to help clean our city and a great way to show your pride for Williston.” said...
On Sept. 13, at approximately 11:44 a.m. CST a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle driven by William Chamley, Williston, was traveling north on University Avenue in Williston. A 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Sherry Kinsella, Williston, was traveling west on a private driveway and made a left turn onto University Avenue. While the Chevrolet was turning left, it was struck by the motorcycle on the front driver side quarter panel. Kinsella was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius Health-Williston for minor injuries. Chamley was transported by...
The McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum held their annual Heritage Day on Sept. 17. Pictured is Leroy Lillibridge running the sawmill at Heritage Park, Watford City....
On Sept. 21 at approximately 3:26 p.m. CDT a 2002 Ford F350 pickup, driven by Kyle Henson, 31-year-old male, Minot, ND, hauling a gooseneck trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 2 near mile marker 49, west of Ray. A John Deere 4430 tractor, driven by Thomas Daniel, 67-year-old male, Ray, ND towing a bailer was traveling eastbound in the same area. Henson failed to see the slow-moving tractor and struck the rear end of the tractor. Daniel was ejected from the tractor and suffered serious injuries as a result. After striking Daniel, Henson...
The McKenzie County Watford City Heritage Park, located west of Watford City, 904 2nd Ave. SW, will be celebrating its 22nd Annual Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The park will be filled with fun family games, food, vendors, local artists, entertainment by Mexican folklore ballet dancers, and much more. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the historic buildings, look at antique tractors, and participate in old-time school activities. Sandy Rieker, He...
The NDRA Championship Finals Rodeo will take place at the McKenzie County fairgrounds located in Watford City on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. CT on Friday and 6 p.m. CT on Saturday. The event will have concessions and beer gardens, lots of vendors, and Junior Wild Pony Race (with buckle & prize money awarded to the champion). The Finals Rodeo will feature the top contestants in each standard event and pit them against the top stock in the state. Events that will be at the finals rodeo is bareback and...
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $11,617 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 Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the...
