North Dakota State Senator Dale Patten of District 26 (representing McKenzie and Dunn Counties) was awarded the North Dakota Petroleum Council’s (NDPC) Outstanding Public Service Award at the 2023 NDPC Annual Meeting. Each year, the NDPC recognizes a public servant or industry leader for their contributions to the oil industry. Congratulations to Sen. Patten for […]
At the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) Annual Conference on October 12, five distinguished individuals were recognized for their exceptional contributions to county governance and awarded the annual Excellence in County Government Award, including two individuals from McKenzie County. Erica Johnsrud, McKenzie County Auditor/Treasurer, was honored for her transformative work since joining the county […]
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) honored McKenzie County cattleman Keith Winter with the Top Hand Award at the NDSA’s annual convention in Watford City. This award is the NDSA’s highest accolade, acknowledging Winter’s dedication to the land, the country and the cattle industry. Winter, who’s a 49-year member of the NDSA, becomes the 27th […]
A new restaurant has opened in Watford City named “My Little Mexico”. Located at 2008 Main Street, My Little Mexico is an authentic Mexican restaurant with a wide range of Mexican cuisine and menu items. Check it out today!
The October Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s August 2023 unemployment rate was 1%; August 2022 it was 1.8%. The landfill daily average for McKenzie County in September 2023 was 92.9 tons; in September 2022 it was 74.5 tons. The city sales tax distribution for Alexander in […]
Last week, McKenzie County received three Ukrainian individuals who came to work in the Bakken oilfield through the Bakken GROW (Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers) program. The county is excited to have these individuals in the workforce and the community. The GROW Program was launched by the North Dakota Petroleum Council earlier this year and […]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Scripps News traveled to Watford City, ND to highlight the rising Hispanic population in the town and surrounding area. Watch the YouTube video here.
The famous YouTube series “BackpackingTV” made a trip to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park – North Unit to hike the Badlands, ride the Maah Daah Hey Trail and visit the surrounding area of Watford City and Tobacco Gardens Resort. Click here to watch the YouTube video.
The Main Street ND Summit will be in Watford City on October 24-25 where attendees will have the opportunity to connect, learn, get inspired, and gain insight to build and grow their community for the future. This year’s annual event theme will be Innovative Workforce Solutions, and ND Governor Doug Burgum will be in town […]
McKenzie County School District #1 has seen another boost in its enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. Last year’s academic year saw the school district surpass 2,000 students, with a count of 2,003. As of September 7, 2023, the enrollment was at 2,129 students, continuing its record growth. Read more here.
