Save the date! Job Service North Dakota will be holding a job fair in Williston on September 16, 2021 from 2-6pm. For more information visit here. Employer registration deadline is September 3rd.

Plans have been in the works for years to relocate the McKenzie County Fairgrounds due to its current landlocked location and insufficient facilities for our growing community. Approximately 210 acres were purchased last year just inside the Highway 85 bypass southwest of Watford City to provide for a new location. In April, the McKenzie County […]

The Veterans Memorial Park project continues on with the final phase of its plan. Phase one was completed in 2019 with 12 granite monuments containing the names of McKenzie County veterans, flags and recognition of the branches of the US military. When completed, it will also include a stainless steel eternal flame, more flags and benches. The […]

Over 900 students participated in the T-4 Event last week held at the Rough Rider Center. The purpose of the event is to introduce students to a variety of hands-on jobs to help them in their career exploration phase. Learn more in this news story from KX News.

The April Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County unemployment rates remain similar–8.1% in January 2021 and 8.0% in February 2021. Taxable sales and purchases decreased from $90.8 million in 2019Q4 to $55.8 million in 2020Q4 for McKenzie County. McKenzie County had 12 building permits issued in March 2021, totaling […]