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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)...
McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum welcomed new director, Ferin Moore, April 4. Moore is a Watford City graduate who moved back to the area in 2022. She previously worked as a para at the Watford City Middle School. "I thought being the director of the museum would be an interesting change of pace," Moore commented. The position became available with the retirement of Sandy Rieker who worked as the museum director for the last eight years. Moore will be responsible for the...
“Working with kids and the elderly is always fun,” states Marcia Hellandsaas, retiring McKenzie County Extension Agent after nearly 34 years. Hellandsaas graduated from Regent High School, has a BS degree in home economics from NDSU and began her career in Williston working for the North Dakota Health Department as an environmental health inspector, inspecting restaurants, bars, motels, campgrounds, in northwest North Dakota. She noticed an opening ad for an extension agent in Watford City, which was an opportunity to work with 4-H kids and...
"Working with kids and the elderly is always fun," states Marcia Hellandsaas, retiring McKenzie County Extension Agent after nearly 34 years. Hellandsaas graduated from Regent High School, has a BS degree in home economics from NDSU and began her career in Williston working for the North Dakota Health Department as an environmental health inspector, inspecting restaurants, bars, motels, campgrounds, in northwest North Dakota. She noticed an opening ad for an extension agent in Watford City, whic...
A one vehicle roll over Thursday, April 20, at approximately 7:37 CST on Hwy 73 near mile marker 2, approximately 18 miles east of Watford City, ND, resulted in serious injuries. A 2011 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 26-year-old, male, Buda, TX, was traveling westbound on Hwy 73. The Jeep lost control, entered the south ditch, and rolled. The driver was ejected and sustained serious life-threatening injuries. The driver was taken by ambulance to McKenzie County Health, Watford City, then flown to Trinity Health, Minot. At the time of the crash the...
Sidney Eagle baseball lost both games to the Butte Bulldogs on Friday, April 21 in Columbus. Scores for the first game was 0-12 and the second game 0-13. On Saturday, April 22, the Eagles played their first home game vs. Watford City. The Eagles lost 8-2. Their record is now three wins and five losses. Their next game is Thursday, April 27 in Stanley, ND and their next home game is Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29. To keep up with the Eagles when they're on the road, download the free...
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 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 Trucks. Attendance...
Take a step back in time while visiting the McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum located at 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The museum sits on six acres and several historical McKenzie County buildings have been relocated to the grounds for public display. These include a barbershop, blacksmithing shop, homestead shack, church, George Shafer's Law Office and the "end of the line" train depot from the Great Northern Railroad. The McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil...
"Beginnings" – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago is coming to the Watford City Rough Rider Center Convention Hall on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Beginnings is a tightly woven structure of musical talent that brings to life the original and glorious music of Chicago. They are the ultimate Chicago tribute band. Guitar riffs, hopped-up vocal melodies, and the famous brass section all make for American music that stands the test of time. Beginnings is a band of great musicians who grew up listening...
The SHS baseball team was scheduled to travel to Butte for baseball on Friday, April 14, but due to snow on the field in Butte, games were played in Columbus. Sidney pulled out their 1st ever double header victory! The first game was 7-6. The score of the 2nd game was 11-1. This Saturday, April 22, will be the first home game against Watford City at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The MonDak Grace fund is selling Sidney Eagle baseball gear. Hats are $20, t-shirts are $16 and up. For...
On Friday, April 14, Addison Hill, Analise Stearns and Emj Shomer performed their routine to "Material Girl" during the Watford City Figure Skating Show April 14-15 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
A Funeral Mass for Ian Matteo Garcia Turcios, 6, Watford City, ND, was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City, ND. Matteo was laid to rest at Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Visitation was held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 3-6 p.m., at Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City, ND. Following the interment ceremony there was a luncheon at the Civic Center, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the fam...
The Watford City Police Department is comprised of 23 certified law enforcement officers and six non-sworn personnel who serve their community both on and off duty. "Our priority is community involvement whether it is our community BBQ, National Night Out, the first weekend in August, our car seat checks, and everything in between," said Jeffrey Jensen, Watford City Police Department public information officer who has been with the department nine of his ten years in law enforcement. "We take...
The McKenzie County Health Center Rehabilitation Department, Watford City, has been an asset to the community since it was established in 1993, starting out with just one physical therapist. Now, as part of McKenzie Health, it has grown to include three physical therapists, one physical therapy assistant, and one occupational therapist. The Rehabilitation Department can assist patients with an increased range of motion, improved function, pain reduction, proper alignment, post-surgery...
There will be a Walkin' Taco and Benefit Auction for the family of Brianne Anderson on Sunday, April 23 from 1-5 p.m. at the Watford City Eagles Club. There will be many items up for silent auction for men, women and children; along with a free will donation taco in a bag. Funds raised from this event will help the family with the huge financial burden left in the wake of her passing, along with much needed assistance for her daughters....
There was a one vehicle roll over Thursday, April 20, at approximately 7:37 CST on Hwy 73 near mile marker 2, approximately 18 miles east of Watford City, ND. A 2011 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 26-year-old, male, Buda, TX, was traveling westbound on Hwy 73. The Jeep lost control, entered the south ditch, and rolled. The driver was ejected and sustained serious life-threatening injuries. The driver was taken by ambulance to McKenzie County Hospital then flown to Trinity Health in Minot. At the time of the crash the road conditions were icy and...
This weekend, April 13-15, Watford City, everyone is invited to participate in the Feed My Starving Children mobile pack event. Volunteers plan to pack over 130,000 meals. “This is our 4th year participating in the event. We haven’t done one since 2020 because of Covid but we’re looking forward to getting back into our yearly campaign,” said organizer Angie Hartel. So far, they have fund raised $29,442 out of their $40,000 goal. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please go to give.fmsc.org. By volunteering, donating, or fundrai...
The Long X Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the first exhibition in their new gallery space located in the basement of the Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City. "Celebrating the Essence," is a collection of oil paintings by local professional artist Morgan Wagner. It is on display from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday until April 28 and the exhibit is free and open to the public. In addition, all are welcome to the Open House event as the Long X Arts Foundation celebrates...
