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Jessie Veeder Scofield had no idea what to expect when she received an unexpected phone call early in the spring of 2017. It was the feminine based TV network, Lifetime. They were looking for a woman in every state who wished to share their story and she was chosen for North Dakota. Jessie said, "I was excited to be chosen to be a part of this." She had lots of stories. Jessie had grown up on a cattle ranch outside of Watford City that had been in her family for generations but, like many...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and McKenzie County Economic Development held their annual meeting on April 14. In addition to the meeting there were speeches by McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator Daniel Stenberg, Watford City Mayor Justin Voll and ND Lieutenant Governor and former Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford. Following the social, dueling pianos with Jeff & Rhiannon from Noteworthy Productions performed, followed by karaoke with Rich and Kathy....
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce & McKenzie County Economic Development Corporation will be holding their Annual Meeting on Friday, April 13 starting at 5:30 p.m. at 360 Main St., 4th floor, Watford City, ND. After the meeting the social will start at 6 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Then starting at 8 p.m. there will be dueling pianos with Jeff & Rhiannon from Noteworthy Productions, and after that karaoke with Rich and Kathy. Tickets are $55 in person before April 9 at watfordcitychamber.com and $65 at the day of the event if still...
The McKenzie County Ambulance Service has remained strong through the oil boom, despite a 328% increase in the number of calls. At the height of the oil boom, in 2014, the Service responded to about 1200 calls total. For comparison, ten years ago, the Service responded to 280 calls per year. This year, they have responded to about 70 calls per month, on track to reach about 840 calls in 2018, according to Jim Johnsrud, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Squad Leader for the McKenzie County...
The McKenzie County Ambulance Service employs 8 licensed paramedics, and has a volunteer staff of 18 Emergency Medical Technicians and 10 drivers that provide emergency health care and advanced life support for the people of Watford City and some of the surrounding area. In recent years, the Service has been operating on a budget deficit, with only 51% of billed services being paid by consumers or insurance. To balance the budget, Jim Johnsrud, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Squad leader, is seeking to establish a tax district....
When spring arrived in Watford City with a fresh blanket of snow, Ella and Piper Taylor decided to add a little color and character to the fresh white snow. Check out pages 10-16 for The Roundup's Spring Edition. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
McKenzie County Ag Extension Agent Morgan Wisness is ready to close out winter and start a busy spring. First on the agenda is pesticide recertification training for private pesticide applicators. The private pesticide applicator license allows farmers and ranchers to spray restricted-use pesticides, such as Husky Complete and Tordon, on their own land. There are currently 59 license holders in the area who need their certificates renewed, and Wisness is providing several opportunities for recer...
Behavioral Health for Your Family and Community workshop will be held from 9 am to noon CT on Thursday, March 29 in the Commission room at the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City. School counselors, law enforcement, clergy, public health professionals, teachers and others are encouraged to attend this session to learn about mental and behavioral health. The program will be presented over the IVN network by behavioral health specialists in Fargo. Participants will learn typical behavioral...
Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed 12 members to the North Dakota Rural Development Council, which he reconvened in December to support the development of rural communities across the state through collaboration between government and the nonprofit and private sectors. The appointed members are: - Daniel Stenberg of Watford City, McKenzie County economic development coordinator - Shawn Wenko of Williston, director of the Williston Economic Development Corp. - Megan Laudenschlager of Minot, executive director of Strengthen ND - Joyce “Jt” Shi...
Jeff Gronos has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Bank in Watford City. Jeff joined Lakeside State Bank/Lakeside Insurance Agency in New Town, March of 1986. He transferred full time to Lakeside State Bank as an Assistant Vice President in 2000. Jeff joined the McKenzie County Bank in July 2009 as a Credit Analyst and in May 2013 transitioned to Vice President/Business Banker. Stacey Arndt has been promoted to Retail Manager at Cornerstone Bank in Watford City. She joined Cor...
McKenzie County conducted it's annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 21 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2018 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 26 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Masonic Foundation, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State Spelling...
NDSU’s Northern Plains Ethics Institute and ThinkND are set to host a conversation about “What is Good Government in North Dakota?” on Wednesday, March 7th, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The Bush Foundation and the North Dakota Humanities Council have awarded ThinkND grants for this project. The discussion will feature moderators Dana Whippo, Assistant Professor in Political Science and Economics at Dickenson State University, and Cecile Wehrman, President of Journal Publishing, which prints The Journ...
Pianist, composer, visual artist and former Alexander, ND resident Scott Kirby held his performance called "Main Street Souvenirs" at the Watford City High School theater on Feb. 24. The multi media show focusing on the American Great Plains and prairies featured Kirby's original artwork, historical & contemporary photos accompanied by Kirby's original compositions & narrations as well as pieces from famous American composers....
"Critics call Scott Kirby one of the best interpreters of ragtime music on the scene today." Charles Osgood, CBS Sunday Morning The Long X Arts Foundation is excited to present Mainstreet Souvenirs, a concert by pianist Scott Kirby on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 pm at the Watford City High School Theater. The concert is free and open to all ages and is a kickoff event to the organization's first membership driven concert series that will feature three quality concerts in the 2018/2019 season,...
What: In March, 500 community members of Watford City will rally to be a part of the hunger solution through the nonprofit Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Who: 500 volunteers will make a difference by packing 101,088 meals with their own two hands in just two days. When: March 9-10, 2018 Where: Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City, ND 58854. How: Community members can support this MobilePack by making a donation to cover meal costs, or by volunteering to package food at the event. Donations may be given immediately. Volun...
Cornerstone Bank is proud to announce Vicki Monsen as the Watford City Market President. Originally from Watford City, Monsen not only brings local expertise to her new position, but she also brings a wealth of banking experience. She is committed to supporting the continued growth and success of the Watford City area. When asked about her new role, Monsen said, "I look forward to continuing to provide our tradition of community banking to our customers and community along with our great team."...
The Richland Rangers hockey club held Senior Night on Feb. 16 to honor the club's high school seniors and parents. Lady Rangers and the Jr. Gold both hosted Watford City. Lady Rangers took down the Oilers 10-3. Jr. Gold fell to the Oilers 6-9. Pictured above are the seniors accompanied by their parents. (L-R) Connor Fink, Breanna Frank, Chase Metcalf, Chase Morehouse and Ethan Petrik. (Photo by Crystal Baker)...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County will hold this season’s second Hygge event on Friday, February 23rd. Hygge is a Scandinavian term, pronounced “HOO-gah”, which celebrates coziness, shared meals, and companionable interactions with friends and loved ones. Hygge is Danish perspective on life that emphasizes warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things, and is said to contribute to Denmark’s consistently high rate of happiness. The event features a candle-lit environment where adults can visit, enjoy a warm meal, and partake...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County will hold this season's second Hygge event on Friday, February 23rd. Hygge is a Scandinavian term, pronounced "HOO-gah", which celebrates coziness, shared meals, and companionable interactions with friends and loved ones. Hygge is Danish perspective on life that emphasizes warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things, and is said to contribute to Denmark's consistently high rate of happiness. The event features a candle-lit environment where...
Parents of tots to teens are encouraged to attend “Parenting the Love & Logic Way” from 6 pm to 7:30 pm CT on Wednesdays: February 21, 28, March 7, 14 and 21 at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. Sessions are free of charge and also include a workbook. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, February 20 at the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or email [email protected]. Love and Logic will introduce strategies to: • Reduce whining, arguing and c...
Region 4 Wrestling Results from Saturday, Feb. 10 in Bowman, ND. The top 4 place-winners qualify for state. Placing for the Watford City Wolves are 106# Tel Sorenson, 4th place; 126# Braedon Gumke, 2nd place; 132# Liam Shannon, 3rd place; 138# Beau Matson, 3rd place; 145# Antonio Garcia, 2nd place; 160# Hunter Schwartzenberger, 3rd place; 170# Joshua Duckworth, 5th place; 195# Connor Dennis, champion; 285# Jackson Faller, champion. Alexander Comets 182# Carlton Turnquist, 3rd place. Team Scores: 1st Bowman County 210; 2nd Hettinger-Scranton...
The Richland Rangers Junior Gold hockey team traveled to the Dave Hanson Arena in Watford City on Feb. 10. The Rangers fell to the Oilers 4-5. (Photos by Crystal Baker)...
Dorothy and Toto will find themselves at Watford City High School on March 9th and 10th for the Drama Club's spring musical performance. The Wizard of Oz follows the classic story of Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are taken to the magical land of Oz by a tornado. They follow the Yellow Brick Road to Emerald City, searching for the Wizard who they believe will take them home. Along the way, they meet the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Good Witc...
Are you ready for some practical parenting skills that are effective and easy to learn techniques you can use right away? • Set enforceable limits that make your parenting words GOLD and not garbage to your child’s ears. • Raise children who are family members rather than demanding dictators! • Help kid learn from their mistakes and become responsible adults. Join us for “Parenting the Love & Logic Way” on Wednesdays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14 and 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. CT at the NDSU Ex...
In 1984, a young lady embarked on a journey to bring gymnastics to the tiny town of Watford City ND. The club started as a parent run organization and was called the twisters back then. The club has grown through the years, is now called the Badlands Gymnastics Club and is still a parent run organization. What started in the basement of a bank building has grown into a bottom portion of the Rough Rider Center, in 2016, the gym is roughly a 120x75 feet location. This move has proven to be an...
