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Starting May 26, the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, will be hosting a family-friendly BBQ event every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. This event will recur every Thursday night up until July 14. The event brings the community together and helps raise funds for local nonprofits. This community charitable event will have several vendors, live music by local artists, a beer garden, sampling, a $5 meal, games, and fun activities for all ages. The $5 meal includes a foot-long hot dog, a bag of chips,...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
Visitation and services for Robert Hinton, 55, Watford City, ND, were held at 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the ER of McKenzie County Healthcare, Watford City, ND....
Beverly Ann Hildre, 75, Arnegard, ND passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beverly's funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Living Faith Church, 805 14th St. SW, Watford City, ND. Pastor Roger Olson will be officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2022 from 12-6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel, Watford City, ND. The funeral service will be live...
Visitation and services for Robert Hinton, 55, Watford City, ND, are at 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the ER of McKenzie County Healthcare, Watford City, ND....
BISMARCK, N.D. – After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS). North Dakota mobilized UAS to survey rural areas, locating and assessing damage to utility infrastructure, and to help prioritize resources for repairs and recovery. The r...
The combination of snow and high winds from the historic April snowstorms, have made things caused by drifts that made things difficult for livestock and ranchers, burying livestock, causing newborn animals to freeze to death, and making it difficult to get to the barn to feed animals. Thanks to advanced warnings, many ranchers were able to get their livestock into enclosed areas, protecting them from snow drifts, but several ranchers did not have big enough facilities to house the livestock....
Beverly Ann Hildre, 75 of Arnegard, ND passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beverly's funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Living Faith Church, 805 14th Street SW, Watford City, ND. Pastor Roger Olson will be officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery in Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2022 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel of Watford City. The Funeral...
Joanne Claire Brown, 78, Watford City, ND passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Sanford Health Hospital, Bismarck, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com. Joanne's funeral service was held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Johnson Corners Church, 11012 Hwy 23, Watford City, ND. Pastor Adrian Timmons was officiating. Joanne will be laid to rest next to her husband Alfred, at...
Badlands Edge Gymnastics is proud to have six gymnasts that have qualified to compete in the 2022 Region 4 Championships. The Region 4 Competition will consist of gymnasts from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, plus Wisconsin. Badlands Gymnastics Watford City has sent off two Level 7's athletes to compete in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Convention Center April 22-24 - Caroline Dreffs and Sasha Stieg. Caroline Dreffs placed seventh on vault and tenth on beam at the St...
What once started as a school project for second and third graders, has blossomed into a business called the Dakota Prairie Soap Shack. Two years ago, Lisa Yearton, a Watford City Middle School teacher, had the idea to make soap and bath bombs with her students for Mother's Day gifts. Her students decided to make their mom's spa kits, which included a bar of customized soap and a bath bomb. "At that time, I had no idea how to make any of these items, but I started researching and realized how...
(Updated 4-22-22): Crocodile Rockin' has been cancelled due to weather. (Original Story) Revel in an evening of the incredible music making of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, as Elton John Tribute performer Jim Witter comes to Watford City on Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. at Rough Rider Center. Entertaining audiences for over 30 years, Jim Witter thrives on engaging audiences in the liveliness and dynamic appeal of Elton John. Audiences will see for themselves why Elton is one of the world’s most beloved icons with his voice, his piano v...
On Thursday, April 14, around 2 p.m. Watford City Police were called to the 300 block of 25th Ave. NE following a report of a deceased male outside on the ground. Officers arrived on scene and found the body of a deceased 60-year-old man in the snow. The man’s name is being withheld pending family notification. Police say there is no indication of foul play or criminal activity....
Starting May 26, the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, will be hosting a family-friendly BBQ event every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. This event will recur every Thursday night up until July 14. The event brings the community together and helps raise funds for local nonprofits. This community charitable event will have several vendors, live music by local artists, a beer garden, sampling, a $5 meal, games, and fun activities for all ages. The $5 meal includes a foot-long hot dog, a bag of chips, bottled water, and a cookie. The Long X Liquor...
Joanne Claire Brown, 78, of Watford City, ND passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Sanford Health Hospital in Bismarck, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com. Joanne's funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Johnson Corners Church, 11012 Hwy 23, Watford City, ND. Pastor Adrian Timmons will be officiating. Joanne will be laid to rest next to...
Badlands Edge Gymnastics is proud to have six gymnasts that have qualified to compete in the 2022 Region 4 Championships. The Region 4 Competition will consist of gymnasts from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North & South Dakota, plus Wisconsin. Badlands Gymnastics from Watford City is sending off two Level 7's athletes to compete in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Convention Center April 22-24 - Caroline Dreffs and Sasha Stieg. Caroline Dreffs placed seventh on vault & tenth on beam at...
Frank M. Heiser Jr., 85, Watford City, ND passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at McKenzie County Hospital, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City, ND. Father Brian Gross officiated. Frank was laid to rest at Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND. The...
Watford City, ND — Dakota West Credit Union ($299 million) was recently ranked by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the top 100 financially stable credit union in the country for 2021. The North Dakota financial institution was measured against 1765 credit unions above $100 million in assets using five metrics: member growth, average loans per member, net worth as a percentage of total assets, delinquent loans as a percentage of total loans, and return on average assets. “We are extremely honored to be ranked as one of the top cre...
Watford City - The McKenzie Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has announced that Matt Hanson has been appointed the new CEO of the Cooperative. Serving as McKenzie Electric’s Chief Operating Officer for the past 22 months, Hanson will assume responsibilities as CEO on April 11, 2022. Hanson, an Iowa native and second-generation utility employee, graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Continuing his education, he received his Master of Arts in Business Leadership from William Penn U...
On April 14, 2022 at approximately 2:00 P.M. Watford City Police Department Officers and Investigators were called to the 300 block of 25th Ave NE for a report of a deceased male on the ground outside. Officers located a 60 year old white male deceased upon arrival. Watford City Police Department Investigators are currently investigating the incident. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending investigation of family. There is no indication of any criminal activity or foul play. No other information is available at this time. Media...
If someone you know was considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs and know how to help? Learn how to save a life by attending QPR Gatekeeper Training to be held from 6-7 p.m., Monday, April 11 at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, 205 6th St. NW, west of the Courthouse, Watford City. Pre-registration is kindly requested by Friday, April 8 by calling 701-444-3451 or emailing [email protected]. Q-question, P-persuade and R-refer – are the three steps anyone can learn to sav...
The Long X Arts Foundation’s Watford City Area Concert Association continues the 2021-22 concert series with 5-man classical crossover vocal ensemble, Veritas performing on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center. Composed of 3 tenors, 1 baritone and 1 bass, the group is becoming well known on the gospel circuit, but returning to backgrounds from opera, pop, rock and Broadway. In 2012, when tenors Jeff Anderson, Andrew Goodwin and Jordan Johnson, baritone James Berrian, and bass Scott Lawrence came t...
The Long X Arts Foundation's Watford City Area Concert Association continues the 2021-22 concert series with 5-man classical crossover vocal ensemble, Veritas performing on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Performing Arts Center. Composed of 3 tenors, 1 baritone and 1 bass, the group is becoming well known on the gospel circuit, but returning to backgrounds from opera, pop, rock and Broadway. In 2012, when tenors Jeff Anderson, Andrew Goodwin and Jordan Johnson, baritone...
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation's geographic features. She also declared "squaw" to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage. "Racist terms have no place in our vernacular or on our federal lands. Our nation's lands and waters should be places to celebrate the...
