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Does your community have a need for a project that you are interested in? Do you think your community can benefit from a project that you have in mind? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, the Rural Leadership North Dakota Short Course may be just the thing you have been looking for to get your project off the ground. The Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) Short Course is an NDSU Extension Service sponsored program whose purpose is to provide leadership development...
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Antonio Stradivari made the famous violins which now fetch upwards of $15 million dollars at auction. By combining beauty and performance to make a truly lasting item of worth, Stradivari was a legend for making a violin rather than playing one. Some people simply make things better than others. Steve Meyer falls into the same category as Stradivari, but his instrument is built to call in a large tom turkey rather than join an orchestra. Meyer has made 30...
In the most exciting news for the Sidney retail community in a long time, J'z Fashions has announced its expansion into the former Saddle Up building next door. Customer concerns and requests have fueled the move, with people wanting to shop in Sidney. In addition to their fantastic fashions and footwear, J'z Fashions will be adding western wear, infant and children's wear, and home décor. Levis for the entire family, Dockers, cowboy hats and plus sizes are just some of the exciting new offering...
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The Veterans Memorial Park Groundbreaking Ceremony was held August 11 in Watford City. The purpose of the park is to honor our Veterans, past, present and future. The Watford City Veterans Park mission is to plan, build, equip and maintain a park to honor veterans who have honorably served their country. This includes any period of service beginning with the American Revolution. The park will promote patriotism and recognize veterans of all military forces. Veterans Memorial Park continues to ra...
One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for August 11, 2017 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever with three-time Grammy nominated country act, Little Texas headlining the free concert on Main Street. The event kicks off with a fundraising breakfast for the local Boy Scouts served on Main Street from 8-10 am. The Street Fair opens at 10 am with lunch being...
On Thursday, August 10 the Foundation for Community Care and Sidney Health Center Cancer Care are coordinating the second annual Light the Park event at Veterans Memorial Park. Live entertainment will kick off at 6 p.m. with performances by the Cutting Edge Dance Studio, followed by the headliner entertainer, Jesse Veeder, a singer/songwriter from Watford City, ND. The night will end with a dusk lighting ceremony recognizing the lantern honorees and a fantastic fireworks display by TNT Fireworks of Williston, ND. The evening promises to touch...
The Rough Rider Center in Watford City, N.D. invites everyone from eastern Montana and western North Dakota to a fun-filled day at the Summer Extravaganza on Aug. 5. The festivities include a beer garden, knocker ball, bounce houses, basketball and movies in the pool. There will also be a corn hole tournament, and live music performed by local artist Lexi Wyman. Entry fee for the Extravaganza is $5 per person. Cost for corn hole tournament is $25 per team. Participants must be 15 years or older. Festivities will kick off at 4 PM with a vendor...
Andrina Turnquist Andrina Turnquist grew up on a farm outside of Alexander and that is where her love of agriculture began. From working at the NDSU Williston Research Extension as a summer worker, to helping out around the farm, Andrina has had "hands on" experience working in Agriculture. "Living on a farm has definitely contributed to my love of agriculture," said Turnquist. Turnquist has participated in the McKenzie County Fair since she was a clover bud (earliest level to possibly join...
Two musical acts are coming to Watford City on August 10, and everyone in the community is invited. Providing the entertainment at the Watford City High School Theater will be the bands, 7eventh Time Down and Cloverton. This continues the tradition of one local school, attempting to provide services and outreach to their community. Johnson Corner Christian Academy will be hosting the event for the third year, as a part of its community outreach and ministry. Johnson Corner Christian Academy was...
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 1 pm to 4 pm on Monday, August 7 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, in Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help...
Sidney Health Center Cancer Care and the Foundation for Community Care are coordinating the second annual Light the Park event, set to take place Thursday, August 10 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sidney. Light the Park raises money to honor cancer survivors as well as loved ones who have been lost, and helps to ensure the continuance of quality cancer care services in Richland County. Area businesses, organizations and families are invited to participate by forming a team, sponsoring the event or attending the evening of festivities. The e...
Watford City Wolves football camp registration is now open for fifth-eighth grades, from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, July 30-Monday, July 31. Visit http://www.roughridercenter.com/ to print a registration form or pick them up at the Rough Rider Center. For more information contact Justin Johnsurd at 701-444-2582...
Come enjoy an evening full of entertainment, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, August 5 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Events include a outdoor vendor show, cornhole tournament, knockerball and movies being played in the pool. The outdoor vendor show will be held from 4-8 p.m. If you would like to reserve a booth for the vendor show or for more information, please contact Kylee Roff, 701-713-6913....
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 1 pm to 4 pm on Monday, August 7 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, in Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help...
One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for August 11, 2017 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever with three-time Grammy nominated country act, Little Texas headlining the free concert on Main Street. The event kicks off with a fundraising breakfast for the local Boy Scouts served on Main Street from 8-10 am. The Street Fair opens at 10 am with lunch being served at 11 and rib teams cooking up ribs on the...
At the Bakken Conference and Expo in Bismarck, ND this week, Watford City was announced as the site for their July 16-18, 2018 meeting. The Rough Rider Center will showcase the city and county to the hundreds of attendees expected to come from throughout North Dakota, the nation, and maybe even international locations....
McKenzie County, ND, honored four citizens this week at the 14th annual Emergency Responder's dinner and golf scramble, hosted by the County Commission, Emergency Manager Karolin Jappe, and Veteran's Services Director Jerry Samuelson. This year, recipients were honored in Law Enforcement, Fire, Dispatch and EMS categories. Karson Knudston, a 4 year volunteer with the Watford City Fire Department, and 5 year volunteer on ambulance, was awarded Emergency Responder of the Year in the Fire...
On Tuesday, July 25th there will be a “Toys for Tikes” fundraiser from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Watford City Tourist Park. There will be a free will donation supper served at the event along with live music performed by local musicians. Attendants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or gift for children from the ages of six months to 17 years old. There will be games, competition for the best “July Christmas Tree”, Christmas goodies, and drinks served by local businesses. Santa will also be at the event dressed in his Hawaiian attire....
Wade Elder is enjoying an exciting start to his role as Market President at Cornerstone Bank as the bank prepares to move to their brand new bank location in July. Elder joined the bank in 2012 as a business banker. He has over 30 years of experience in banking in North Dakota and Montana. He succeeds former Market President Dale Patten who retired on March 31 after a distinguished career of more than 33 years in banking. Originally from Beulah, North Dakota, Elder holds an Associates degree...
Sidney Health Center Cancer Care and the Foundation for Community Care are coordinating the second annual Light the Park event, set to take place Thursday, August 10 at Veteran's Memorial Park in Sidney. Light the Park raises money to honor cancer survivors as well as loved ones who have been lost, and helps to ensure the continuance of quality cancer care services in Richland County. Area businesses, organizations and families are invited to participate by forming a team, sponsoring the event...
The MonDak Heritage Center welcomes folk artist Jessie Veeder for an acoustic performance and stories and readings from her book Coming Home on Friday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. Coming Home features select short stories, poetry, recipes, and photography that Jessie created since moving back to Watford City, North Dakota in 2010 with her husband, Chad, to work as the fourth generation stewards of the 100-year-old Veeder Ranch. Jessie's life and...
McKenzie County Fairgoers Raigan Smith (middle) and Bethany Wells (left) learn how to carve their names in wood from Williston Woodworkers Club member Geoff Swenson. The McKenzie County Fair was held July 6-8 in Watford City....
One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for August 11, 2017 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever with three-time Grammy nominated country act, Little Texas headlining the free concert on Main Street. The event kicks off with a fundraising breakfast for the local Boy Scouts served on Main Street from 8-10 am. The Street Fair opens at 10 am with lunch being served at 11 and rib teams cooking up ribs on the...
The Long X Arts Foundation of McKenzie County has partnered with Williston State College’s TrainND Northwest to offer community art classes beginning Thursday, July 13th and continuing every other week into September. The first course offering is Silk Painting, which will take place from 5-7 pm at the Rough Rider Center and will focus on the application of paints or dyes directly onto silk fabric using an exciting array of watercolor techniques. Additional arts courses include Gouache, oil painting, encaustics and pallet painting. All c...
