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Watford City - In April 2023, the McKenzie Health Board of Directors voted to purchase the former ANOVA Family Clinic. The location is close to McKenzie Health’s main campus and is fully outfitted, allowing the organization to seamlessly increase its capacity to serve patients. As the result of growth over the last 15 months or so, McKenzie Health identified a need for the additional space in order to fulfill its mission of providing for the community’s medical needs, right here, close to home. The McKenzie Health Center will officially ope...
Williston Basin Speedway Tougher Than Dirt Tour Results June 8 IMCA Hobby Stocks 1st Place: Tanner Clough, Wallace, NE, 20 2nd Place: Brandon Bombardo, New Prague, MN, 51B 3rd Place: Connor Hansen, Torquay, SK, 15 4th Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 5th Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 6th Place: Jason Ruby, Minot, ND, 23 7th Place: Chris Rangeloff, Bismarck, ND, #9 8th Place: Brennor Grinstead, Stanley, ND, 51X 9th Place: Trever Haas, Mandan, ND, 99H 10th Place: Tim Anderson, Minot, ND,...
Watford City, ND - Last year's inaugural Food Truck Rodeo brought many area and statewide food trucks to the Bakken for a weekend full of flavor. In its second year, promoters are eager to grow not only the culinary offerings, but the family fun options in and around the festival site. Something they say moving the event back one weekend to June 9-11, and joining forces with the Rough Rider Center will accomplish. "There's so much more happening in conjunction with this year's event," says Mike...
The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. "Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community," added Watford...
McKenzie County residents are invited to display exhibits showcasing their skills and talents in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, June 14-17, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo Building, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City. Exhibiting divisions include: Food and Nutrition, Fiber Arts, Arts and Crafts (which includes woodworking and leathercraft); Environment, Quilting, Drawing and Painting, Photography and Horticulture. Age categories for exhibits are: Children’s Division: 7 y...
The annual Kids Fishing Derby was held at Kent Pelton Nature Park in Watford City on June 3....
The McKenzie County Fair is happening Wednesday, June 14-Saturday, June 17. The county fair will be the debut event for McKenzie County Ag Expo, with the ribbon cutting ceremony being held during the Bulls & Broncs event. The carnival will run Thursday-Saturday; be sure to check out the vendors and take in the exhibits. There is free admission to the Olaf Leiseth Memorial Draft Horse Event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14. Events include an obstacle course, pole bending, swamper race, and corn...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1-3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, and 8-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City. Judging takes place from 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, June 14. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving...
The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. “Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community,” added Watford...
On June 7, at approximately 7:20 a.m. CST, a 2006 Kenworth driven by David Jordann, Killdeer, ND, was eastbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 153. It went off the roadway, striking a traffic safety device. The Kenworth came to a stop in the south ditch. Jordann suffered a medical emergency and was found unconscious inside the vehicle. He was given medical assistance and transported to McKenzie County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The agencies who responded to the emergency crash were NDHP, NDGF, McKenzie County Sheriff's Office,...
Get your grub and good times on at the 19th Annual "Best of the West" Ribfest & Street Fair on Main Street, Watford City, Friday, Aug. 11. Ribfest teams must be set up and ready to cook by 10 a.m.; judging will start at 3 p.m. There is no limit to the number of teams that can register, but there is a minimum of 200 lbs. of ribs that each team must cook during the day. First place will be awarded $1,000 and bragging rights, of course. Second place will get $500 and third place will receive $250....
On June 10 from 5-6:30 p.m., the Sidney-Richland County Library will be having its Kickoff Concert for the Summer Reading Program, Veteran's Memorial Park. The concert will feature Watford City musician and children's book author, Jessie Veeder. The concert will also have food and free activities for the kids. Veeder is a favorite among the patrons of the Sidney-Richland County Library and was requested to come. The Watford City area musician is also a children's book author and has performed at...
Watford City, ND - Last year’s inaugural Food Truck Rodeo brought many area and statewide food trucks to the Bakken for a weekend full of flavor. In its second year, promoters are eager to grow not only the culinary offerings, but the family fun options in and around the festival site. Something they say moving the event back one weekend to June 9-11, and joining forces with the Rough Rider Center will accomplish. “There’s so much more happening in conjunction with this year’s event,” says Mike Schmitz, event producer and owner of 701 Food...
Lately, a new brand of shirts and hats has been seen in Meyer's Department Store in Watford City. 7L1 *Maximum Potential* is a brand of sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats in honor of Lynn Linseth, his brothers, and a brother-in-law. In January 2023 the brand with the curious name started showing up in the store. Billie Jo Morken, the daughter of Lynn Linseth, is selling the merchandise. According to the brochure provided with the clothing, 7L1 *Maximum Potential* products have been created to...
The Long X Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the second exhibition in their new gallery space located in the lower level of the Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. "Art in the Parks" is a collection of work inspired by North Dakota's state parks. It is on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday until June 23. The exhibit is free and open to the public and comes to Watford City from its last show in the state capital. Each year, the North Dakota Parks & Recreation...
Watford City, ND - May 22 - Approximately 190 individuals and businesses contributed to a $1.3 million capital campaign to expand and renovate the Good Shepherd Home’s Chapel, create an adjacent courtyard, and implement a greenhouse. Lynn Welker-Fevold, chief development officer, said, “Fundraising efforts for this initiative were kicked-off in September 2021 and came full circle in February 2023 thank you to the generosity of so many who are passionate about positive, quality of life activities as they pertain to long term care.” Welke...
Every Thursday beginning May 25 to July 13 this summer, Long X Liquor Store is once again holding Dogs on the Deck. This family-friendly fundraiser has become a series of Thursday happenings that benefit multiple local non-profit benefactors while showcasing local bands and solo artists. Each Thursday night at Dogs on the Deck you can enjoy a footlong beef hot dog with all the fixings, chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water for $5. In addition to a beer garden, come down and enjoy live music on...
The McKenzie County Fair is happening Wednesday, June 14-Saturday, June 17. The county fair will be the debut event for McKenzie County Ag Expo, with the ribbon cutting ceremony being held during the Bulls & Broncs event. The carnival will run Thursday-Saturday; be sure to check out the vendors and take in the exhibits. There is free admission to the Olaf Leiseth Memorial Draft Horse Event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14. Events include an obstacle course, pole bending, swamper race, and corn...
The McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum invites you to their seasonal opening Saturday, May 27, with extended summer hours, Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Arts and crafts vendors will be set up so park goers can do a little shopping starting at 11 a.m. The local Lions Club will be serving burgers in the park starting at 11:30 a.m. so be sure to grab a bite to eat before or after strolling the six acres of exhibits including several...
(Sidney) - Watford City, ND musician and children’s author Jessie Veeder will be live in-concert on Saturday, June 10, at 5 p.m. Jessie Veeder has been a symbol of folk music in western North Dakota since she released her first original album when she was only 16 years old. It was an effort that took her from performing at fairs and festivals around her home state to managing a national college and coffeehouse tour and launching a music career that recently landed her in Nashville to record her fifth original album. Since then, she has gone o...
There is a new home health care business called Home Instead that services Watford City, Alexander, Medora, and Dickinson. Home Instead, the world's leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has earned prestigious accolades for its leadership from Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, and the Canadian Franchise Association. This flood of recognition reinforces the company's standing among elite franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur included Home Instead in its inaugural Hall of Fame for being...
The Watford City High School received Forte International's School of the Year award for the 2022-2023 school year. They held an assembly Thursday, May 4 to announce the award to the students and staff, as well as to recognize all the foreign exchange students. Watford City High School welcomed 13 foreign exchange students this year from Germany, Brazil, Thailand, Poland, Italy, and Spain. Forte International is a sponsoring organization to help high school students participate in the foreign...
Birds and Birdies, a fundraising tournament event benefiting the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation will be held Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16 at the McKenzie County Sportsman's Club and Fox Hills Golf Course, Watford City. The Birds and Birdies tournament is a shooting and golf event. For the first three events, teams will be scored in a 25-round trap shoot, 10-shot archery competition, and 20-round .22 rimfire rifle competition. For the second event, teams will compete in a 16-hole max...
The Title Team and the Watford City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 4. Pictured is Denise Matson cuts the ribbon during the Grand Opening for the new building of The Title Team, Watford City, at 109 6th Ave. SE, Suite 500. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
