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The 97 miles of the Maah Daah Hey trail span from the north end of the US Forest Service CCC Campground, 20 miles south of Watford City, to Sully Creek State Park, south of Medora. The trail, named for the Mandan Indian phrase, which means "an area that has or will be around for a long time", takes its visitors through the picturesque rolling prairies, jagged badlands, and winding rivers, and offers potential sightings of golden eagles, elk, and wild horses, among an array of other wildlife. The...
The Williston Spring 2017 Job Fair attracted more than 1,000 job seekers and 60 employers. North Dakota Job Service is partnering with the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Williston Regional Economic Development to bring an all industry Job Fair to Watford City June 14. The job fair is open to all employers and all positions. The deadline for businesses to register for the job fair is June 7 (unless the job fair sells out earlier). The Job fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Rough Rider...
All are invited to stop in for this open house style event where Jessie Veeder will be selling and signing her book, "Coming Home." Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be served. Veeder is well-known across the state for her music, statewide newspaper column and popular blog, all written about her life on her family's ranch southeast of Watford City. Veeder's book "Coming Home" features select short stories, poetry, recipes and photography that she's created since she and her...
The Long X Arts Foundation held its 2nd Annual Badlands Arts Showcase April 27 at the Watford City High School Auditorium. Several area artists had their work on display and there were various musical and dancing live performances. Pictured is Native American Flutist and Hoop Dancer Kevin Locke performing his popular hoop dance. For more information on the Long X Arts Foundation go to longxarts.com....
Mandaree's Jace Johnson is making strides in his career as a team roper, and hasn't let his young age stop him. In March, Jace was the youngest winner ever of the National Team Roping Finals in Wickenburg, Arizona, taking home a trophy saddle, belt buckle, and $100,000, shared with his draw partner, Tyler Jiron. Despite having only three solid years of roping experience, Jace, who was 14 at the time of the Finals, teamed up with Jiron to rope four steers in just 40.53 seconds. Jace competed...
Watford City’s Long X Arts Foundation is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Badlands Arts Showcase and Fundraising Event on Thursday, April 27h . Guests will enjoy an evening of dance and music performances, art, coffee, dessert and hors d’oeuvres for purchase at the beautiful new theater space in the new Watford City High School. “Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and provide the community access to the arts,” said foundation board member Jan Dodge. “The goal of this event is...
One of the events McKenzie County Public Library held for National Library Week was the hosting of 126 first grade students from Watford City Elementary School on April 11th, where the students learned how to research. The school has done this annually, although this is the first year they have held it at the library. Ms. Nicole Brew was the teacher who arranged for it to be held at the library, and participating staff included Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Krogen, Ms....
Watford City’s Long X Arts Foundation is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Badlands Arts Showcase and Fundraising Event on Thursday, April 27h . Guests will enjoy an evening of dance and music performances, art, coffee, dessert and hors d’oeuvres for purchase at the beautiful new theater space in the new Watford City High School. “Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and provide the community access to the arts,” said foundation board member Jan Dodge. “This goal of this event is...
The Williston Spring 2017 Job Fair attracted more than 1,000 job seekers and 60 employers. North Dakota Job Service is partnering with the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Williston Regional Economic Development to bring an all industry Job Fair to Watford City June 14. The job fair is open to all employers and all positions. The deadline for businesses to register for the job fair is June 7 (unless the job fair sells out earlier). The Job fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Rough Rider...
Watford City’s Long X Arts Foundation is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Badlands Arts Showcase and Fundraising Event on Thursday, April 27h . Guests will enjoy an evening of dance and music performances, art, coffee, dessert and hors d’oeuvres for purchase at the beautiful new theater space in the new Watford City High School. “Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and provide the community access to the arts,” said foundation board member Jan Dodge. “This goal of this event is...
The ribbon cutting for the new McKenzie County Law Enforcement Center was held March 31 in Watford City. Both state and local officials attended the event including Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Watford City Mayor Justin Voll. The facility will be the new combined Law Enforcement Center for the McKenzie County Sheriff's Department, the Watford City Police Department and the McKenzie County Correctional Facility. The building will also...
You remembered to get your doe tags and fishing license this year, but did you remember to get your egg hunting license? Easter egg hunting seasons officially opens in the area in the next two weeks, and you can be sure there will be enough eggs to go around. Everybody knows that rabbits don't lay eggs, but nonetheless, Americans devote more than $1.9 billion each year to purchase Easter candy. The Easter bunny fable dates back as far at the 1500's, and historians believe that the Easter bunny a...
Lambert High School held their prom on March 31. The theme was "Underwater Wonderland", and the post-prom was at the Williston ARC. Savage High School held their prom on April 1. The theme was "Rustic Romance", and postprom was at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City....
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp met with working women in Watford City to discuss a commonsense federal paid leave policy she helped introduce that would help support local families and economies by enabling working families to have paid flexibility to care for their loved ones, and strengthening small businesses so they can retain employees. During her conversations with working North Dakota women – including teachers, nurses, ranchers, entrepreneurs and others at Wolf Pup Daycare, Heitkamp heard about the challenges working families face in t...
On March 31, 2017, the public is invited to attend the McKenzie County Law Enforcement Center ribbon cutting at its new facility. Ground was broken June 2, 2015, for this $57 million project and has remained on schedule with inmates expected to arrive this spring. Remarks are scheduled from Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. The 94,080 square foot facility is a new combined Law Enforcement Center for the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department, the Watford City Police Department and the M...
Timber Auto Body in Watford City opened its doors in Dec. 2016 to fulfill a need for professional auto body service in the area. Owners Jason Marmon and Nick Polivka have over 20 years of combined experience. Marmon and Polivka work on everything auto body, from windshields & rock chips to sand blasting and fiberglass work. Timber Auto body has a complete paint line with a brand new paint booth arriving soon. They will work on any type of vehicle from compact cars to big rig trucks. Marmon is a...
On February 20, 2015 a Bench warrant was issued out of Seventh Judicial District Court in Richland County Montana for Kimberly Dawn Edgeman for Contempt of Court --Failure to Appear for her Scheduling Conference, with original charge of Driving while under the influence of Alcohol, a felony. Crimestoppers would like to remind everyone that it is a crime to knowingly harbor a person that is wanted by a law enforcement agency. Kimberly Dawn Edgman is 52 years of age, White Female, 5'4", 110 lbs...
After a distinguished career of more than 33 years in banking, Dale Patten is set to retire on March 31, 2017. Patten began his banking career in 1983, shortly after McKenzie County Bank opened in Watford City. He has served in many leadership roles within the bank over his career starting as an ag lender, becoming a commercial lender, and then Market President. Gary Petersen, Chairman of Cornerstone Bank said, "Dale has helped many farmers, ranchers and small business owners achieve their dream...
NDSU Extension is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered to the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. Free samples of bulbs, seeds and miscellaneous gardening supplies will be provided. Educational materials from each session will be shared. Gardeners may participate online at home. Go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/springfever/ and register for online participation. A link will be sent to participants to click on to...
A training opportunity for leaders serving on boards, councils and committees is coming to Watford City on Thursday, March 23. “So much of what makes our community great is because of the work done by boards, councils, and committees,” says Daniel Stenberg of McKenzie County Economic Development. “They are what bring us events, essential services, recreation, learning and networking opportunities, city and county government, and more.” Stenberg sees a link between effective groups and an enhanced quality of life for our community. “Someti...
Parents of tots to teens are encouraged to attend “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” from 6:30 to 8 pm CT on Thursdays, March 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20 at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. A supper meal will be served from 6 pm to 6:30 pm each evening. Sessions are free and also include a workbook, courtesy of the ND Department of Human Services. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, March 21 at the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701- 444-3451 or e-mail McKenzie Cou...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation held their annual meeting at the Watford City Rough Rider Center on March 1st. The item of the meeting was business and it was clear that Watford City businesses were well represented at the event. The meeting began with a banquet in which guests toured the event center while visiting tables both representing local organizations and offering a variety of refreshments. The local high school band offered a well-received...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watford City Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce that the annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM at the new Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Pkwy, Watford City, ND 58854. This year’s event will begin with a social at 5:00 PM on the concourse of the Rough Rider Center where regional breweries will be offering up tastings. Local restaurants have been invited to provide samples of featured appetizers, which will be paired with wine. A...
Watford City Wolves defeated the Parshal Braves, 61-36, claiming the Region 8 title and earning a trip to the State Class B Basketball Tournament in Grand Forks March 2-4. Fourth seed, Watford City will play Minot Our Redeemers, the 5th seed in the first round of the tournament on Thursday night at 8:15 pm. Back row: Iida Lehto, Sydney Sanford, Gracie Dahl, Kaitlyn Nokes, Sydney Faller and Emma Mogen. Front row: Kaylin Monsen, Emily Elliot, Lindsay Peterson, Mackenzie Sparby, Avery Sundeen and...
Brent Sanford became the mayor of Watford City, just when the oil boom began. After taking his new post as Attorney General of North Dakota, his mayoral position needed to be filled. With Sanford’s term originally not slated to be over until June of 2018, the mayoral office has been empty since he won election to the state-wide office in November. After a city-wide election, Justin Voll was voted as the next mayor of Watford City. Voll, who has served as president of the First International B...
