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  • Dr. Chad Pedersen Joins McKenzie Health To Advance Cancer Care Access & Quality In Western North Dakota & Eastern Montana

    Lynn Welker-Fevold|Dec 25, 2024

    Watford City, ND - McKenzie Health is thrilled to welcome Dr. Chad Pedersen, an experienced medical oncologist with a deep commitment to providing cancer care to our rural region. Dr. Pedersen, a Sidney native, brings over a decade of internal medicine, and specialized oncology and hematology expertise, bolstered by his leadership as Montana State Oncology Society president. "Dr. Pedersen is welcome addition to McKenzie Health," said Pete Edis, CEO of McKenzie Health. "Dr. Pedersen's arrival ena...

  • Gerald D. Brown, 76, Keene, ND

    Dec 25, 2024

    Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Clear Creek Church, Keene, ND, with Pastor Peder Stenslie officiating. Visitation was held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Gerald D. Brown, 76, Keene, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at the McKenzie County Health Center, Watford City, ND. A luncheon followed the burial at the Keene Dome for a time of fellowship and sharing. Gerald was laid to rest in Silent City Cemetery,...

  • The Roundup Celebrates 50 Years Of Publication

    Linda Wells|Dec 25, 2024

    Researching the introduction of The Roundup has been a story in itself. Luckily, back in 2017 we received an email from Carol (Duncanson) Jolin telling us that she and her husband, Dean, started a shopper called “Sunbeam” in the 1960s in Mott, ND. “It was very successful so when we sold my father’s night club business, we thought it’d be great to duplicate the “Sunbeam” type shopper in Watford City in 1974. We had a typewriter, a Compugraphic and office supplies and had everything in the basement of our home, thus the birth of “The Roundup...

  • 8-Year-Old Watford City Girl Donates Steer To Local Food Pantry

    Lisa Gorder|Dec 18, 2024

    Eight-year-old Ella Taylor is a lot like other kids in Watford City, she loves the farm and the animals. But unlike her older brother, Jett, 14, and her 11-year-old sister, Piper, Ella is a Cloverbud and wasn't old enough to sell animals in 4-H yet. Her brother and sister show steers at the McKenzie County Fair. Ella has always watched from the sidelines, waiting for the day she will be a part of it too. Last spring, Ella got a surprise from her grandparents. When they calving season came...

  • Man In Custody Following Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle In McKenzie County

    McKenzie County Sheriff Office|Dec 18, 2024

    While on patrol on Dec. 14, at approximately 9:14 p.m., a McKenzie County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on 4th Ave. NW, Watford City. The vehicle refused to stop and continued westbound, initiating a pursuit. A PIT maneuver was utilized in a field west of the Prairie View RV Park, however, the suspect vehicle was able to continue fleeing. The suspect vehicle continued driving through the Prairie View RV Park at speeds of 90 mph. The pursuit continued onto U.S....

  • McKenzie County Community Foundation - Grant Awards

    Katelyn Sponheim|Dec 18, 2024

    The McKenzie County Community Foundation has been awarding local organizations grant money since 2017. This year's organization's that will receive grant money include: McKenzie County Ambulance Service; McKenzie County Heritage Association; McKenzie County Nonprofit Network; Bakken Area Skills Center-Health Occupations Student Association; Alexander Public School District; Long X Arts Foundation; Bakken Oil Rush Ministry; Watford City Swim Team; McKenzie County Hockey Club; Watford City Park Di...

  • "A Christmas Carol" Live Theater Production Dec. 21

    Dianne Swanson|Dec 18, 2024

    Get rid of the Bah Humbugs with live theater! The McKenzie County Community Theater (MCCT) invites you to attend their adaptation and production of the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol", Saturday, Dec. 21at 3 p.m. CST in the Watford City High School auditorium. Cost for this live theater event is just $10 at the door. Although MCCT is just a bit over one year old, this is the fourth performance for the group. It was founded in the summer of 2023 to bring community theater to McKenzie...

  • McKenzie Health DAISY Award Winner Recognized: Kathryn Jones, LPN – Pediatrics

    Lynn Welker-Fevold|Dec 18, 2024

    Watford City, ND – Kathryn Jones, McKenzie Health Pediatrics team LPN, was honored on Dec. 3 with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. Forty nominations were received during this cycle. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Thirty nominations were received for this selection cycle. This recognition is celebrated twice a year – May and December. Kathryn was born and raised in Arkansas and is the oldest of 5 c...

  • McKenzie Health BEE Award Winner Recognized – Kayla Botteicher, CNA

    Lynn Welker-Fevold|Dec 18, 2024

    Watford City, ND – Kayla Botteicher, Good Shepherd Home CNA, was awarded the BEE Award – Being Excellent Every Day, on Dec. 3. The award is offered to any professional who is not a nurse, and nominations can be submitted from patients, family, community members, or staff. It is provided in conjunction with the DAISY Award for nurses. Seventy-nine (79) nominations were received for this selection cycle. BEE and DAISY Award recognition is celebrated twice a year – May and December. Kayla is origi...

  • Gerald D. Brown, 76, Keene, ND

    Dec 18, 2024

    Gerald D. Brown, 76, of Keene, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the McKenzie County Health Center in Watford City, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Clear Creek Church in Keene, ND with Pastor Peder Stenslie officiating. Gerald will be laid to rest in Silent City Cemetery in Keene, ND. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Keene Dome for a time of fellowship and sharing. Gerald’s service will be livestreamed directly on his funeral page on www.fulkersons.com. V...

  • The Roundup Celebrates 50 Years Of Publication

    Linda Wells|Dec 11, 2024

    Researching the introduction of The Roundup has been a story in itself. Luckily, back in 2017 we received an email from Carol (Duncanson) Jolin telling us that she and her husband, Dean, started a shopper called "Sunbeam" in the 1960s in Mott, ND. "It was very successful so when we sold my father's night club business, we thought it'd be great to duplicate the "Sunbeam" type shopper in Watford City in 1974. We had a typewriter, a Compugraphic and office supplies¼¼and had everything...

  • Border Battle, Christmas Fest This Week at Roughrider Center In Watford City

    Dec 11, 2024

    The Border Battle High School Basketball Showcase to be held at the Rough Rider Center and Watford City High School Dec. 13-14 will include girls’ and boys’ teams from North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. Teams will include Watford City, Alexander, Belfield, Hazen, New Town, Dickinson Trinity, Ray, South Heart, ND. Joining them will be Terry and Bainville, MT, and Lemmon, SD. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. There will be three games. Saturday’s schedule starts at 11:15 a.m. and includes 10 games. Child passes are: $8 or weekend $12....

  • City of Watford City Roughrider Fund Community Enhancement Grant Application Window Now Open

    Nicole Morton|Dec 11, 2024

    The creation of The Roughrider Fund was approved by the voters of the city in 1998 to support the projects that enhance Watford City and make it a great place to live and visit. The one and a half cent city sales tax has supported many projects since then. Some of the most notable projects supported include the construction of the Wild West Water Park, McKenzie Health medical complex, and The Roughrider Center. Key projects approved by The Roughrider Fund Committee in 2024 include: Business Startup & Expansion Forgivable Loan Program: Mabes Flo...

  • Border Battle High School Basketball Showcase Set For Dec. 13-14, Christmas Fest Dec. 14

    Dec 4, 2024

    The Border Battle High School Basketball Showcase to be held at the Rough Rider Center and Watford City High School Dec. 13-14 will include girls’ and boys’ teams from North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. Teams will include Watford City, Alexander, Belfield, Hazen, New Town, Dickinson Trinity, Ray, South Heart, ND. Joining them will be Terry and Bainville, MT, and Lemmon, SD. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. There will be three games. Saturday’s schedule starts at 11:15 a.m. and includes 10 games. Child passes are: $8 or weekend $12....

  • Watford City Parade of Lights

    Dec 4, 2024

  • Watford City Parade of Lights Hits The Streets Nov. 29

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 27, 2024

    Watford City has a full day of holiday excitement planned for its community this Nov. 29. The Parade of Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m., after the Watford City High School Student Council lights the community Christmas tree by Door 204 on Watford’s Main Street at 6:15 pm. The parade’s theme is “Christmas Around the World” and will start at the old Fairgrounds and head west on 4th Avenue, turn south on Main Street, and be followed by fireworks. Bakken Oil Rush Ministries will be accepting donated items for their winter clothing drive during...

  • Area Events

    Nov 27, 2024

    Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time. Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 1-3 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Free play with library materials, LEGOs & giant games provided by the library. Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4; Thurs., Dec. 5 11-12 a.m. - P...

  • Watford City Parade of Lights

    Nov 20, 2024

    The Watford City Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Parade of Lights on Nov. 29. This year's parade will start at the old fairgrounds and head west on 4th Avenue, turn south on Main Street and end with fireworks....

  • Wolf Pup Daycare Ribbon Cutting Nov. 14

    Tessa Schaff Moberg|Nov 20, 2024

    Thank you to everyone that came out for our grand opening and ribbon cutting. We truly live in the best community and are so lucky to have the amenities that we do. A huge thank you to McKenzie County, the McKenzie County Commissioners, and the McKenzie County JDA for funding this beautiful, safe, daycare center. Without them, we would still be busting at the seams of our Badlands location and not able to take new enrollees. With opening this additional location, we are able to take on an extra...

  • WCHS "James and the Giant Peach" Production Set For Nov. 21-23

    Dianne Swanson|Nov 20, 2024

    Fans of a good adventure story will enjoy the Watford City High School theatre program's presentation of "James and the Giant Peach", Nov. 21-23 at the Watford City High School auditorium. Public performance times are 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 21-23. There is also a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. Before this matinee, you can bring the whole family to a "Peach Party" on Saturday at 1 p.m. to see the cast in costume, enjoy some food, and do some fun crafts and activities before...

  • Watford City Parks Department: Building Towards Bright Future While Enhancing Beloved Spaces

    Brock White|Nov 13, 2024

    Watford City's vibrant park system is a key quality-of-life feature that draws both newcomers and longtime residents. As the Watford City Parks Department approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, Superintendent Robin Arndt remains dedicated to preserving its legacy while pursuing ambitious improvements for the future. Sunshine Park Spring of 2024 saw the completion of a playground addition at Sunshine Park. This new feature expands the offerings of Sunshine Park, alongside an existing...

  • Salvation Army Begins Red Kettle Campaign

    Robyn Heck|Nov 13, 2024

    The Salvation Army is excited to invite you, your organizations, and your families to partner with them in this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. You can give the precious gift of time by volunteering to be a bell ringer, raising funds to provide a hand up to individuals in our community. Kettles will be out in Watford City from Nov. 15-Dec. 20 between 1and 8 p.m. Kettles will be out in Sidney from Dec. 2-23 between 4 and 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays. The funds raised from the Red Kettle Campaign are used year-round to p...

  • Watford City High School Hosts Red Ribbon Week Speaker

    Amelia Wisness|Nov 13, 2024

    November 4-8th was Red Ribbon Week at Watford City High School orgainized by the WCHS Student Against Destructive Decisions Committee. In conclusion to our Red Ribbon Week, Watford City High School had the honor of hosting Shani. Shani discussed how important it is to keep up with your physical and mental health, as well as, looking for the signs of drug abuse in those around you. Through personal family history, students learned the signs of an overdose and active measures to take in the...

  • Watford City Takes on Minot

    Nov 13, 2024

  • Cameron Schuetze, 27, Watford City, ND

    Nov 13, 2024

    Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND, with Pastor John Brady officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Following the luncheon, Cameron will be laid to rest beside his dad, Gregg Schuetze, in McKenzie County, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Cameron L...

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