Join us in this special edition of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast as Vawnita Best sits down with Lynn Welker-Fevold, the president of the Benefit Fund of McKenzie Health. In our engaging conversation, Lynn shares her passion for rural healthcare and the upcoming Giving Tuesday initiatives. This national day of giving is an opportunity […]
The November 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: September employment data from the North Dakota Labor Market Information and price/cost data from the USDA is unavailable this month due to the government shutdown. The City Sales Tax Distribution was up significantly (+24%) from October 2024 to October 2025 in Watford […]
The latest episode of the “Living in McKenzie County Podcast” dives into the vital topic of rural healthcare, featuring insights from a trio of specialists at McKenzie Health; Cardiologist Dr. Richard Howard, Oncologist Dr. Chad Pedersen, and Pediatrician Dr. Waco Goodnight. In this engaging episode, host Vawnita Best converses with these specialists to highlight the […]
In the latest episode of “Living in McKenzie County,” the spotlight is on a special guest, Cory Hepola, and his team from the “My Town” documentary series. The episode dives into the essence of rural living and showcases McKenzie County’s vibrant lifestyle. Beginning with a hearty welcome from host Vawnita Best, listeners are brought into […]
The October 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: In August, oil prices were down to $64.86 a barrel, nearly $12 lower from August 2024 when prices averaged $76.68. While permit values for September were more than $6.5 million lower than last September, the YTD permit values are nearly identical. The […]
Graphic courtesy of ND Commerce National Geographic recently unveiled its annual Best of the World list for 2026. The locations were carefully selected by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and travel experts. Featured on the list of 25 locations from around the world is the Badlands of North Dakota. North Dakota Director of Tourism and Marketing Sara Otte […]
In the latest episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast, the spotlight is on the bustling McKenzie County Ag Expo. Host Vawnita Best brings together an engaging panel including Ag Expo Director Chris Kubal, McKenzie County Commission President & Ag Expo Foundation President Howdy Lawlar, and Jessica Hollenbeck, marketing director with Lund Oil, to […]
In the latest episode of Living in McKenzie County, Jessie Veeder Scofield sits down with some of the most inspiring women involved in the Long X Arts Foundation to discuss the vital role of arts and culture in community building. The foundation, established in 2016, has been instrumental in fostering arts programming, enhancing community […]
Watford City offers a great tool for residents and visitors looking to stay up to date on what’s happening in Watford City. Watford City Events is a community calendar that highlights local events, activities, and gatherings to let you see what’s happening each week. It is a go-to destination for anyone looking to plan their […]
The September 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: Permit values for McKenzie County are up significantly with a YTD total of $10,420,940 compared to $3,966,599 over the same period of 2024. The McKenzie County unemployment rate dropped 0.6% between June and July of 2025 from 2.8% to 2.2%. The […]
