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The Ribfest 2014 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 8th for this year's event on Main Street, Watford City. This year's Ribfest is working together with the 1st Annual Bash on the Grass Concert Series featuring a concert by Travis Tritt. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. Main Street will be open for the public to enjoy lunch, music, kids games and inflatables, and ribs until 9 pm. Travis Tritt will perform at 8:30 at the...
Natural or man-made hazards exist throughout our nation, and Richland County is no exception. The four highest risks in our area are Flooding, Summer Storms/Tornadoes, Winter Storms and Hazardous Material Spills, According to Richland County’s brand new Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (viewable at www.richlandhazardplan.com/PDF/ Richland_County_MHMP_Adopted.pdf). In recent history, Richland County has averaged 2 flood events, 4 hazardous material releases, 8 summer storms and 9 winter storms per year. The odds of being involved in a local d...
At the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, beef barbecue, two evening dances, carnival, petting zoo and 4H livestock and horsemanship shows; promising to be another roping, riding, bucking good time! The four-day event kicks off July 9, and lasts until July 12. This year’s theme is “Lasso Some Fun.” Events kick off on Wednesday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. with a 4H livestock exhibit that lasts throughout the day. The carnival will take place daily beginning Thursday, July...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 11 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 9 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 10 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 10. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows:...
EPPING, ND: Strategically located in the heart of the Bakken and Three Forks shale plays, construction of the COLT Hub began in May 2011 and the facility went into service just one year later. Today the COLT Hub, owned and operated by Crestwood Midstream Partners LP, serves as a point of liquidity for the distribution of Bakken crude oil throughout North American markets by providing customers with crude oil storage and connectivity to the BNSF Railway Company and ties in with four major...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
Where else can you watch an angry bull stomp and thrash about, watch blinged-out barrel racers steady their steeds, or witness brave pickup men charge toward bucking broncos? It’s the same place where you can listen to live entertainment while enjoying a fist full of cotton candy while riding the zipper among friends and neighbors at the carnival! Before the dust settles on the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, b...
Local Musician, Nick Taylor (middle) and his band, Mr. Feelgood and the Firm Believers all the way from Bellingham, WA entertain the crowd during Homefest/Centennial Celebration in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Watford City officials and contributors broke ground on McKenzie County Health System's new $59 million, 120,000 square foot facility on June 27. Pictured are (L-R) Jody Renbarger, Roughrider Fund; Brad Thompson, Bank of North Dakota; Ron Anderson, Chr. County Comissioners; Jasper Schneider, The State Director of USDA; Brent Sanford, Mayor; Myra Anderson, Chairperson of the Benefit Fund Board; Wayne Stenehjem, State Attorney General; Patsy Levang, President of MCHS Board of Directors; Dan...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July10 to 12 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker Building...
Where else can you watch an angry bull stomp and thrash about, watch blinged-out barrel racers steady their steeds, or witness brave pickup men charge toward bucking broncos? It’s the same place where you can listen to live entertainment while enjoying a fist full of cotton candy while riding the zipper among friends and neighbors at the carnival! Before the dust settles on the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, b...
USDA Rural Development partnered with Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC) to provide Wolf Run Village a $2 million loan to construct Wolf Pup Daycare Center in Watford City. “There is a child care shortage across the state, but it is particularly evident in western North Dakota, which is experiencing a great population influx,” said Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director. “This project will provide much needed services as daycare facilities in Watford City are at maximum capacity.” The growth in jobs and populat...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July10 to 12 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker Building...
The City of Watford City will be celebrating its 100th year this weekend. Our Centennial festivities begin on Thursday, June 26 with a dedication of our new Centennial Park and end on Sunday, June 29th with a non-denominational church service. The highlight of this event is our two day Centennial Festival which is set among the trees and along the creek of the City Park and McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be able to display their product throughout the festival. Our Festival Main Stage Events include: Native American Dancers, Baby...
USDA Rural Development partnered with Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC) to provide Wolf Run Village a $2 million loan to construct Wolf Pup Daycare Center in Watford City. “There is a child care shortage across the state, but it is particularly evident in western North Dakota, which is experiencing a great population influx,” said Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director. “This project will provide much needed services as daycare facilities in Watford City are at maximum capacity.” The growth in jobs and populat...
Barrett Pharmacy has been owned and operated by members of the Lundin family for over seven decades. Today, the store still occupies the original location, although the original building was destroyed in a fire in 1922. The history of the pharmacy is long. It begins back in 1914 when Hilding (Hill) Lundin and his brother Fred built and opened Lundin Brothers Pharmacy. Fred passed away in 1929, after which Hill operated the store on his own until his son, Herbert, returned to Watford City...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
Area residents are among 678 students named to the Spring Semester Dean’s List at the University of Mary, in Bismarck. This number includes students in U-Mary’s undergraduate program and in adult education (Worldwide). Paige Powell of Circle, Joshua Hill, Ciara Hutchison, Faith Kjelstrup, Raymond Lopez all of Glendive, MT. Paige Anderson, Jason Shipman both of Watford City, ND. Daniel Bickler, John Bisbee, Nikki Helstad, Taylor Keller, David Sorenson, James Taverna all of Williston, ND....
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are announcing the close of signup for the 2014 RCCP (Formerly AWEP) program on June 20, 2014. The AWEP (Agricultural Water Enhancement Program) was approved for use in the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project area from 2010 to 2014 and funds from this program have been used to increase irrigation efficiency on agricultural land within the LYIP boundaries in Montana and North Dakota. Sprinkler irrigation systems have been a high priority for the LY...
In June, 1915, the village of Watford was incorporated. Dr. V.G. Morris is given credit for the name Watford, remembering his old home in Watford, Ontario, but a year later the word city was added because of confusion in mail, express and freight with the town of Wolford. So we have Watford City....
John Larsen started more than a business in pharmacy in 1952. He started a family tradition that has stood the test of time for 62 years and spans three generations. Larsen Service Drug has served as a main-stay business on Main Street in Watford City providing patrons with just what the doctor ordered. "I think at the time my grandpa saw a need for a hometown pharmacy and it was something he was passionate about. From his passion this amazing tradition grew," said Jenna (Larsen) Wahlstrom, a...
The hometown department store in Watford City has been a mainstay in the community for many years, surviving the fashion styles of decades and touting the most fabulous trends of the time. From the full skirts and petticoats of the 1950s, the bell bottoms of the 1960s and 1970s, to the power suits with shoulder pads of the 1980s and today's skinny jeans and urban western wear, the shop has catered to the fickle fashion wants of the community for decades. Today, Meyers Department Store is a...
For 43 years the Liebel family called the local Jack and Jill's food store their family business. The store's history dates back to February of 1970 when Robert Hallesy and Earl Liebel purchased the hometown Piggly Wiggly grocery store from Mervin Johnson. At the time, Earl managed the store with his wife, Verena. In 1980, Earl's sons Bill and Lonnie decided to buy their father's store, recognizing a solid business opportunity. Up until 2013 they ran the store as partners alongside their wives,...
6/26 Thursday Main Street Free Feed & Historical Walking Tours Film Festival Kick Off Centennial Park Dedication 6/27 Friday Centennial Parade & Festival featuring Kids Zone Heritage Days All School Reunion Trish Gravos Golf Scramble Evening of Music, Food & Fun 6/28 Saturday Centennial Festival Featuring Kids Zone All School Reunion Heritage Days Free Feed & Auction Evening of Music, Food & Fun 6/29 Sunday Gospel Music Non-Denominational Worship Service Thursday, June 26th 10 AM – 1 PM M...
In a technologically driven world of gadgets consisting of IPods, IPads, Nooks, Kindles and computers, some might believe the community library has become an archaic place where hard-bound books go to expire while resting upon shelves where aged pages collect dust, yellow and wither. But, on the contrary, in frontier parts of the world where life thrives without a big name business looming around every street corner, the local community library is an all-inclusive establishment; a friendly...
