McKenzie County Public School District #1’s enrollment is projected to increase 359 students in the next five years, and an additional 391 students in the five years following that for an enrollment of 2,765 students. This is according to recently released projections that were presented to the school board. See the report here.
A new restaurant in Watford City is set to open the beginning of March! The Shed, will be a scratch-made buffet featuring “all the home-cooked classics.” Find them nearby Cashwise at 113 6th Ave SE Suite 5300, Watford City, ND.
Employment for North Dakota Region 1 which includes the counties of McKenzie, Williams, and Divide is projected to increase from 35,641 in 2021 to 46,212 in 2031 which is a 29.7% increase. Employment for North Dakota is projected to increase from 456,703 in 2021 to 499,750 in 2031, a 9.4% increase. Region 1’s projected growth rate is the highest in the state of North Dakota. See more in this report from the Labor Market Information Center of Job Service North Dakota.
On January 4th the first baby was born at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems after the announcement of the addition of Labor and Delivery services late last year. Labor and Deliver services had been ended in 1990s here, but they are now available again! Appointments for women’s health services at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems can be made by calling 701-842-3771.
The January Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include:
More videos highlighting community members are now available on the www.voicesofwatford.com website!
When it comes to being a part of building something special in Watford City, Mr. Green and Mr. Spacher share Watford City’s secret sauce…
When rangeland ecologist, Kara Novakovich sought to start her native grasslands and prairie conservation career, she found a special place and special work family in Watford City, where the deer and and the bison roam and cowboys will give you the shirt off their backs…
Many public school districts in McKenzie County are seeing their fall enrollments higher this year compared with last year. McKenzie County District #1 (which includes Watford City) saw a 12.7% increase; Alexander District #2 saw a 19.1% increase; Yellowstone District #14 (which includes East Fairview) saw a 35.3% increase; Horse Creek remained the same; and Mandaree District 36 decreased 9.2%. See this data and more here.
The December Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include:
Agriculture contributes $30.8 billion to North Dakota’s economy according to a recent report by NDSU. Crop production contributes 52% of that total and commodity processing is 26%.
Agriculture accounts for 110,480 total jobs as well as 19.2% of all employment in North Dakota. See more in the full report.
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems will begin offering labor and delivery services in McKenzie County on December 6, 2022. Dr. Yolanda Newton will be leading the obstetrics practice. Among Dr. Newton’s strengths are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery through advanced laparoscopy and the natural birthing process. A grand opening celebration will be held on December 1, from 1-4pm. See more in this press release.
