Yolanda Rojas, founder and director of Hispanic Advocacy of ND (H.A.N.D), shared her family’s journey from Tucson, Arizona, to Watford City, North Dakota, in 2014, seeking a change in life and better employment opportunities. The transition to a predominately white community brought challenges and culture shock, but the Rojas family gradually integrated into the community […]
Established in 1998 by Watford City voters, the Roughrider Fund has been dedicated to enhancing the community by supporting various projects. Fueled by a one-and-a-half-cent city sales tax, the fund has contributed to significant endeavors, including the construction of the Wild West Water Park, the McKenzie County medical complex and the Rough Rider Center. In […]
Incumbent state senator Dale Patten has announced his candidacy for re-election in District 26, encompassing McKenzie County and part of Dunn County. First elected in 2018, Patten currently holds the position of chairman for the Energy and Natural Resources committee and is a member of the Finance and Taxation committee in the North Dakota Senate. […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has allocated $55 million for the expansion of US Highway 85, also known as the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, in western North Dakota. This funding will facilitate the transformation of over 13 miles of the roadway in McKenzie County from two lanes to four lanes, including widening shoulders and reducing […]
The McKenzie County Food Pantry, which aims to support those facing food insecurity, provides supplemental, nutritious food to residents in need across the county, encompassing areas like Mandaree, New Town, Keene, Killdeer, Grassy Butte, Fairview, Cartwright, and Watford City. Over the years, the demand for assistance has substantially increased, with the pantry serving only a […]
The December Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s October 2023 unemployment rate was 0.9%; October 2022 it was 1.3%. The city sales tax distribution for Alexander in November 2023 was $101,599; in November 2022 it was $47,010. The landfill daily average for McKenzie County in November 2023 […]
The McKenzie County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently distributed $13,180 in grants to seven local charitable organizations as part of their annual initiative to support the community. The recipients this year include the Long X Arts Foundation for their Missoula Children’s Theatre program, the Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems for an Infant Bereavement Program […]
Click here to read the 2023 annual year end report for the Small Business Development Centers in North Dakota (SBDC) – Williston Regional Center.
The McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) approved the first applications for the Home Builder Construction Loan Program which will provide participation funding for four single-family homes in Watford City. The JDA Home Builder Construction Loan Program is a $4.5 million revolving loan program that was approved in June 2023 and incentivizes builders to build […]
Did you know that Visit Watford City and McKenzie County Tourism offer an online Hospitality Training series? This five-part series of training videos are designed for both hospitality industry professionals and employees that interact with the general public. It is also a great tool for any employee or resident that is new to the […]
