The June 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: YTD Occupancy Tax is $81,642, for the same period last year it was $70,258 YTD Rough Rider Center visits is 105,300, the same period last year was 101,800 McKenzie County’s labor force for April 2025 was 8,193, for April 2024 it was […]
At the North Dakota Tourism Conference, key voices gathered to paint a picture of the region’s unique attractions, collaborative spirit, and burgeoning tourism landscape. The conversation was spearheaded by Doug Bolken, joined by Peggy Hellandsaas, Amy Krueger, Kiera Fox, and Sara Otte Coleman, who shared their insights and initiatives to elevate the area’s tourism […]
The May 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: Watford City’s city sales tax distribution in April 2025 was $339,504; in April 2024 it was $262,643. The McKenzie County Landfill’s daily average in April 2025 was 105.8 tons; in April 2025 it was 83.3 tons. The number of permits issued […]
Episode 14 of the “Living in McKinsey County” podcast delivered an insightful and lively discussion about small business opportunities and the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in our region. Hosted by Vawnita Best, Community & Business Development Director for The City of Watford City, this episode was a celebration of small businesses, offering a glimpse into […]
The McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) is offering an interest buydown loan program designed to help diversify the local economy and grow the tax base for public benefit. This funding serves as a required local match for Bank of North Dakota’s (BND) Flex PACE and PACE programs and is available to eligible businesses operating […]
The April 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s LoadPass permits in March 2025 was 3,024 permits; in March 2024 it was 2,937 permits. The number of births in McKenzie County in 2024 was 263 births; in 2023 it was 247 births. Watford City’s total Taxable Sales […]
As we settle into Spring in McKenzie County and Watford City, the promise of an engaging summer filled with exciting activities and opportunities for all ages entices us all to start making plans. In this episode of “Living in McKenzie County,” hosted by Vawnita Best, we uncover the abundance of recreational activities available and meet […]
In the latest episode of “Living in McKenzie County,” the focus turns to the Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) program, a two-year leadership journey aimed at nurturing community leaders across the state. The episode features insightful conversations with McKenzie County RLND alumni and co-hosts Vawnita Best and Daniel Stenberg, as they welcome in fellow RLND […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Advancing Telehealth through Local Access Stations (ATLAS) program is bringing a new, innovative healthcare experience to McKenzie County. Designed to improve access for Veterans in rural areas, ATLAS provides private, high-tech telehealth pods where Veterans can connect with VA providers through secure videoconferencing. These stations offer a comfortable and […]
The March 2025 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: Watford City’s occupancy tax distribution in February 2025 was $24,734; in February 2024 it was $14,335. Watford City’s city sales tax distribution in January-February 2025 was $998,933; in January-February 2024 it was $823,901. Alexander’s city sales tax distribution in January-February 2025 was […]
