ND Governor Doug Burgum has announced the recipients of the 2023 Main Street Awards, which honor individuals from North Dakota who have made exceptional contributions to their communities by implementing innovative approaches aligned with the Main Street Initiative’s principles. These awards highlight the importance of recognizing and celebrating the efforts of those who actively work […]
Job Service ND Labor Market Information Center has released the short-term employment projections through 2025, which summarizes the numeric and percent changes by industry and occupation. The top five North Dakota industries projected to have the most growth by 2025 include: 1. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction – employed 17,500 workers in 2023 […]
Photo Credits: JJ’s Photos Jessica Mogen, a senior at Watford City High School, was awarded the Senior Athlete of the Year for Girls Basketball in Division A. Mogen scored more than 1,000 career points and averaged almost 20 points per game this year. She has committed to Minot State University to continue her basketball journey […]
In a recently released video titled “A Community of Innovation, Collaboration & Investment: The Modern History of Watford City and McKenzie County“, community leaders recount the modern history of McKenzie County. They discuss challenges it has faced and how it has grown to the great community it is today. Hear from leaders such as Brent […]
Dollar General has now opened two stores in Watford City to accommodate the demands of the expanding population. One store is located off Main Street at 504 Main Street and the other is located east of town at 406 Hunter’s Run Street. The two stores deliver everyday low prices on items including food, snacks, health […]
The February 2024 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s oil production in December 2023 was 11,438,274 barrels; in December 2022 it was 10,105,264 barrels. The city sales tax distribution for Alexander in January 2024 was $71,098; in January 2023 it was $52,745. The landfill daily average for […]
A new documentary film named “Maah Daah Hey” is now available to watch on YouTube. The film centers around the 2023 Maah Daah Hey 100 race, one of America’s most rugged ultra-endurance mountain bike races that annually takes place in August. The film follows long-time pro athlete Kelly Magelky and local amateur Tyler Huber as […]
The Bakken Area Skills Center is looking for talented and motivated instructors in the areas of Automation, Automotive Technology, Information Technology, Welding, CDL, Petroleum Technology, UAS or a similar trades to teach classes for the 2024-25 school year. Applicants must have a North Dakota CTE Teaching License, OR four years of industry experience. Salary is […]
McKenzie County recorded 247 births in 2023 according to data taken from the North Dakota Department of Health. That number is higher than the 2021 and 2022 birth numbers and ties the 2020 number. Find more information on vital records in McKenzie County here.
In February 2024, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association shared updates on the US Highway 85 construction project. A significant highlight was the approval of a $55 million federal grant, earmarked for expanding the highway to four lanes between the Long X Bridge south of Watford City and […]
