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 recipient in the NDSA’s 94-year history. Read more on the Roundup story here.
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:
The city sales tax distribution for Alexander in September 2023 was $55,805; in September 2022 it was $42,466.
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 has already placed 50 Ukrainian immigrants with employers in western North Dakota. McKenzie County is expected to receive more Ukrainians in the upcoming months. Read more on the program here.
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 to kickoff the event. The morning keynote speaker is Eric Termuende and the afternoon keynote is Rebecca Sanborn Stone. Click here to learn more and register for free!
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.
Thanks to a successful grant application to the NDCA’s Arts in Education Collaboration (AIEC), Watford City High School will showcase stunning mural designs throughout the school. In collaboration with the Long X Arts Foundation, six distinctive murals will help establish a sense of pride and beauty into the school’s hallways, each representing various departments: Science, Math, English, and Social Studies, alongside a vibrant representation of the school’s wolf mascot. Led by the talented artist Morgan Wagner, 250 students and community members lent an artistic hand to help paint the murals.
Read more on the Watford City High School’s mural project here.
The September Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include:
