As the summer sun begins to shine, excitement fills the air as we embark on a journey to the heart of Watford City, exploring the beloved Watford Market. Each week in this vibrant marketplace, local vendors bring color and flavor to the Kent Pelton Nature Park, filling our community with heartfelt connections and captivating experiences. […]
Welcome to Fair Week in McKenzie County—a time of community celebration, family fun, and showcasing the best of our local 4-H talent. As we gear up for this year’s events, we can’t help but reminisce about the vibrant past and look forward to what promises to be an exciting week filled with grandstand events […]
In the latest episode of “Living in McKenzie County,” host Daniel Stenberg invites listeners into the heart of Arnegard, one of the three incorporated towns within McKenzie County. This episode, titled “Living the Dream in Arnegard,” shines a spotlight on Arnegard’s rich history, dynamic present, and the community spirit that keeps it thriving. Joining Daniel […]
Employment for North Dakota Region 1 which includes the counties of McKenzie, Williams, and Divide is projected to increase from 35,641 in 2021 to 46,212 in 2031 which is a 29.7% increase. Employment for North Dakota is projected to increase from 456,703 in 2021 to 499,750 in 2031, a 9.4% increase. Region 1’s projected growth rate is the […]
On January 4th the first baby was born at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems after the announcement of the addition of Labor and Delivery services late last year. Labor and Deliver services had been ended in 1990s here, but they are now available again! Appointments for women’s health services at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems can be […]
The January Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County Unemployment Rate for November 2022 is 1.9%; in November 2021 it was 3.9% Restaurant/Lodging Tax distributions for Watford City in 2022 were $292,802 in 2021 they were $267,803. Landfill daily average for McKenzie County was 81.9 tons in December 2022; in […]
More videos highlighting community members are now available on the www.voicesofwatford.com website! When it comes to being a part of building something special in Watford City, Mr. Green and Mr. Spacher share Watford City’s secret sauce… When rangeland ecologist, Kara Novakovich sought to start her native grasslands and prairie conservation career, she found a special place […]
Many public school districts in McKenzie County are seeing their fall enrollments higher this year compared with last year. McKenzie County District #1 (which includes Watford City) saw a 12.7% increase; Alexander District #2 saw a 19.1% increase; Yellowstone District #14 (which includes East Fairview) saw a 35.3% increase; Horse Creek remained the same; and […]
The December Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: 2022 Total true and full value of all property in McKenzie County increased over $265 million from 2021 levels, representing an approximately 8% increase. Apartment occupancy at Brookledge remains high at 91%. Year to date restaurant and lodging tax distributions from Watford City […]
Agriculture contributes $30.8 billion to North Dakota’s economy according to a recent report by NDSU. Crop production contributes 52% of that total and commodity processing is 26%. Agriculture accounts for 110,480 total jobs as well as 19.2% of all employment in North Dakota. See more in the full report.
