“Living in McKenzie County” is a multi-platform content series co-hosted by McKenzie County Economic Development Director Daniel Stenberg, and City of Watford City Community and Business Development Director Vawnita Best. It is produced and directed by Brock White, City of Watford City Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Emanating from The Studio at Long X, new episodes […]
On November 12, Gov. Doug Burgum, alongside state legislators and members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee, unveiled a set of recommendations aimed at addressing the state’s housing challenges. The proposals focus on improving housing availability, affordability and stability through a three-pronged approach. Key recommendations were placed into six categories that together will […]
We’re excited to announce the launch of new websites for McKenzie County and Watford City, both now hosted on ProudCity! These platforms are designed to provide an accessible, mobile-friendly and secure way to connect with local information and government services. Key features include improved navigation, predictive search, ADA compliance and updated service details. Explore Watford […]
In the latest episode of “Living in McKenzie County,” listeners are treated to an engaging discussion on the past, present, and future of healthcare in McKenzie County, as host Vawnita Best is joined by McKenzie Health CEO Pete Edis, Dr. Gary Ramage, MD, and Connie Wold Wellness Center Manager Tricia Sundeen. The episode highlights how […]
The debut episode of “Living in Mckenzie County” provided an insightful look into the local education and workforce development initiatives aimed at fostering career-ready students for a 21st-century economy. Hosted by Vawnita Best and Daniel Stenberg, the discussion centered on the progressive steps being taken by the community to gear up its youth for both […]
On July 11, Mountain Plains LLC held a ribbon cutting event and an open house for their new business, now located at 4019 Frontier Ave, Suite A in Watford City. Mountain Plains LLC was established in 2009 and specializes in civil engineering and project management. They offer a range of services including civil engineering, electrical […]
At the June 18 meeting of the McKenzie County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Peter Edis, CEO of McKenzie Health, discussed the hospital’s growth and future plans for improved patient care. It was announced that McKenzie Health will receive $5 million from McKenzie County to fund a new dialysis unit and purchase a building in […]
A married couple who write a travel blog titled “Miles with McConkey” visited Watford City and the Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit! They had an amazing trip where they experienced the North Unit at sunrise, spotted buffalo and dined at some of Watford City’s favorite restaurants. Read about the McConkey’s unforgettable adventure in McKenzie […]
The July 2024 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s labor force in May 2024 was 9,942. In May 2023 it was 9,685. Watford City’s occupancy tax distribution in June 2024 was $18,915; in June 2023 it was $17,162. Watford City’s restaurant/lodging tax distribution in January-June 2024 was […]
The 2024 Main Street ND Summit will return to Watford City, August 27, 28 and 29. This year’s theme, “Regional Prosperity”, is the call to action to help energize the community and build a brighter future for everyone. Check out the agenda and schedule of events, the list of speakers and register for the Main […]
