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  • Additional Entertainment Announced For Fair

    Katelyn Sponheim|Apr 24, 2024

    While general admission tickets for the Richland County Fair & Rodeo Concert featuring Rodney Atkins with Special Guest Jerrod Niemann are available for purchase now. The fair will have several other entertainers available for just the cost of gate admission to the fair. Cowtown offers a petting zoo and pony rides, along with an agricultural educational experience. Cow-milking demonstrations, and possible even participation by children in the crowd, will be part of their offering. Leapin’ Louie performs lasso tricks, whip-cracking, juggling, a...

  • Bares & Broncs Rodeo Kicks Off March 23 At McKenzie Co. Ag Expo

    Katelyn Sponheim|Mar 20, 2024

    In the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Indoor Arena, Watford City, Stan Headings will be hosting the sixth annual Bares and Broncs Rodeo, March 23 at 7 p.m. Its the second year of being a PRCA sanctioned event. The rough stock rodeo features the best horses of five different stock contracting companies to be competed on by some of the best PRCA cowboys in the business. This year, Stace Smith Pro Rodeo (Malakoff, TX), Burch Pro Rodeo (Gillette, WY), Brookman Pro Rodeo (Sidney, MT), J Bar J (Brockway, MT), and Outlaw Buckers Rodeo Corp. (Wainright,...

  • Bares & Broncs Rodeo Kicksoff March 23 At McKenzie Co. Ag Expo

    Katelyn Sponheim|Mar 13, 2024

    In the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Indoor Arena, Watford City, Stan Headings will be hosting the sixth annual Bares and Broncs Rodeo, March 23 at 7 p.m. Its the second year of being a PRCA sanctioned event. The rough stock rodeo features the best horses of five different stock contracting companies to be competed on by some of the best PRCA cowboys in the business. This year, Stace Smith Pro Rodeo (Malakoff, TX), Burch Pro Rodeo (Gillette, WY), Brookman Pro Rodeo (Sidney, MT), J Bar J (Brockway, MT), and Outlaw Buckers Rodeo Corp. (Wainright,...

  • The Wild Pig Situation

    Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 28, 2024

    The wild pig population has sent a worrying ecological ripple through several parts of the United States and Canada. While Montana does not currently have feral swine, having management in place prepared to deal with their threat will likely prevent massive damage to our land, livestock operations, waterways and native wildlife. Landowners, livestock producers, public access hunters, and the general public all have a stake in the havoc that comes with an incursion of wild pigs. Jared Beaver,...

  • McKenzie Co. Ag Expo Farm Show Feb. 7-8

    Katelyn Sponheim|Feb 7, 2024

    The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include “Bull Days”, with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds’ genetics and what will be available at this spring’s sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump & Compression Inc., Watford City; will have some of th...

  • McKenzie Co. Ag Expo Farm Show Feb. 7-8

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 31, 2024

    The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include “Bull Days”, with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds’ genetics and what will be available at this spring’s sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump & Compression Inc., Watford City; will have some of th...

  • McKenzie Co. Ag Expo Farm Show Feb. 7-8

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 24, 2024

    The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include “Bull Days”, with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds’ genetics and what will be available at this spring’s sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump & Compression Inc., Watford City; will have some of th...

  • Andrew Thostenson to Provide EPA Pesticide Update At Hard Spring Wheat Show

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 24, 2024

    As, Andrew Thostenson, NDSU Extension Pesticide program specialist, oversees the training and certification of private and commercial pesticide applicators throughout North Dakota. A decade of owning and operating a seed and crop management consulting company in the Pacific Northwest, and four years of experience as a county Extension agent in Washington and North Dakota required him have a firm grasp on the litigation and regulations regarding pesticide use. The Endangered Species Act, enacted...

  • Tom Wolf of Agrimentrix to Discuss Nozzle Selection for PWM and Conventional Sprayers

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 24, 2024

    Tom Wolf won't be showing up empty handed to the 71st National Hard Spring Wheat Show at the Grand Hotel, Williston Feb. 1. He'll have a portable sprayer along to demonstrate pulse width modulation, and proper nozzle selection. Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, he is a Canadian Weed Science Society spray application specialist, and a past president and fellow. He has been named Distinguished Agrologist with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrology and writes for the world's number one...

  • Sullivan to Explain Farm Rescue At Wheat Show

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 24, 2024

    Williston will be hosting the 71st National Hard Spring Wheat Show, where Tim Sullivan will share the Who, What, When, Where, and How vision for Farm Rescue. He will show a family case video testimonial to display to attendees what he and his organization achieve for the families they assist and the impact on their communities. After he speaks, there will be time for questions and discussion. The 71st Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Grand...

  • McKenzie Co. Ag Expo Farm Show Feb. 7-8

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 24, 2024

    The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include "Bull Days", with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds' genetics and what will be available at this spring's sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump &...

  • McKenzie Co. Expo Center Hosts Wide Range Of Events Throughout 2023

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jan 17, 2024

    Since its grand opening during the McKenzie County Fair in Watford City, the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Center has hosted a wide range of events, from the NDRA Finals in September to Western Wonderland in December. The facility boasts a 53,000 square foot livestock indoor arena, three exhibit halls between 4000 and 7000 square feet, an outdoor arena with grandstands, parking lot with RV spots, kitchen, bar, and concessions. Director Chris Kubal, along with assistant director Kylee Roff, and...

  • Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area

    Katelyn Sponheim|Dec 27, 2023

    With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer’s Choice, McClusky, ND, has bought their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer’s Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that “we are here to help”. They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. Farmer’s Choice is owned by farmers and the seed and...

  • The Long X Visitor Center Brings Art & Culture To Christmas Season

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 22, 2023

    On Dec. 2, from 10 a.m-4 p.m, Pioneer Gifts and Books, located at the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, will host "Making it Merry," a cozy holiday event inviting the community to shop and enjoy samplings of their North Dakota made products. Most will be from their Pride of the Dakotas line, with Jan Dodge, Long X Visitor Center and Pioneer Books & Gifts manager, planning on having a soup mix and bread mix to share with visitors, jellies and candies to sample, traditional Scandinavian food,...

  • Farmer's Choice Hosts First Annual Sidney Grower Meeting

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 22, 2023

    Farmer’s Choice,Sidney, invites irrigated and dryland growers, along with cattle producers, to attend their first annual Sidney, MT grower meeting this Nov. 29, starting at 9 a.m. A lunch comprised of Enogen fed beef, mashed potatoes, cream corn, and salad will be provided. The meeting will be held at the Eastern Ag Research Center located at 1501 N. Central Ave, Sidney, MT. Speakers will cover the “full gamut” of agricultural concerns according to Steve Knorr, Farmer’s Choice co-owner, president, and CEO. Six speaker teams will answer eight m...

  • Yellowstone Tactical Expands

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 8, 2023

    "Where the hell's Cartwright?". Those may have been some of the first words Will Berry's now wife said to him, but it's far from the first, or last time he's heard the question. Now it emblazons the back of the merchandise, designed by his wife Emily Berry, of Yellowstone Tactical; the firearm store tucked in the Badlands and hills that flank the Yellowstone River between Fairview, MT and Williston, ND, on ND Highway 200. Yellowstone Station opened April 2022, with Yellowstone Tactical...

  • ND Sen Patten Recognized By North Dakota Petroleum Council

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 1, 2023

    The North Dakota Petroleum Council recognized ND Senator Dale Patten Watford City for his service to the state and it's oil and gas industry at their annual meeting on Sept. 20, in Watford City. Patten was awarded NDPC's Outstanding Public Service Award for his career going above and beyond the "normal call of duty to make our state a better place to live and work". The award is designated to shine a spotlight on and thank elected officials, legislators, and public servants for "excellence in pu...

  • Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 1, 2023

    With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer’s Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer’s Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that “we are here to help”. They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. and will be open to the public soon. Farmer’s Choice is...

  • Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area

    Katelyn Sponheim|Oct 25, 2023

    With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer's Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer's Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that "we are here to help". They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. and...

  • (Updated 10-25-23) ND Main Street Summit Coming to Watford City

    Katelyn Sponheim|Oct 18, 2023

    (Updated 10-25-23): The Governor's Main Street Conference & Bluegrass Concert has been postponed due to weather. A new date has yet to be decided on. The cultural fair has also been rescheduled for November 8 from 4-7 pm at the Rough Rider Center. (Original Story): Oct. 24 and 25 will see Watford City’s Main Street much busier than average, with Governor Burgum’s initiative focused on smart infrastructure, 21st century workforce, vibrancy, and economic diversification coming to town. The North Dakota Main Street Summit is a two-part event, wit...

  • Hunting Season: A Family Love Affair

    Katelyn Sponheim|Oct 18, 2023

    For over 30 years, that chill in the air and change in the leaves has heralded the arrival of one family's favorite season...hunting season! Darren and Janie Darby, Sidney, have shared their passion for hunting together with their two boys, Jordan and Garrett, and meet throughout it to hunt both upland bird and big game together. Originally from Washington, Darren and Janie moved to Montana in order to be closer to the pheasant hunting they adored, landing in Big Timber and then Sidney in 2012....

  • Watford City Heritage Day Sept. 16

    Katelyn Sponheim|Sep 13, 2023

    Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the educational entertainment will begin with an old-time...

  • Watford City Heritage Day Sept. 16

    Katelyn Sponheim|Sep 6, 2023

    Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the educational entertainment will begin with an old-time...

  • William Head 2023 Richland County Fair Grand Champion Steer

    Katelyn Sponheim|Sep 6, 2023

    William Head is more than the 4-H member behind this year's Grand Champion Market Steer for Richland County. A sophomore at Richey, he's a dedicated member of the Richey FFA chapter, a proficient welder, a future rancher, and an upstanding role model. Only his second year showing a steer, he pulled all his knowledge and work ethic together to bring a champion to the fair. A Black Angus and Simmental cross, Dumpy, was an easy gainer who converted feed well on William's program. William's mother,...

  • William Head 2023 Richland County Fair Grand Champion Steer

    Katelyn Sponheim|Sep 6, 2023

    William Head is more than the 4-H member behind this year’s Grand Champion Market Steer for Richland County. A sophomore at Richey, he’s a dedicated member of the Richey FFA chapter, a proficient welder, a future rancher, and an upstanding role model. Only his second year showing a steer, he pulled all his knowledge and work ethic together to bring a champion to the fair. A Black Angus and Simmental cross, Dumpy, was an easy gainer who converted feed well on William’s program. William’s mother, Laramie Head, said he spent time daily with th...

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