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|May 6, 2026
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home two first place team honors in the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot on April 11. First place team in the Junior Barebow division went to the McKenzie County archers. Team members were Hailey Transtrom, Bodey Transtrom, KayDee Ceynar and Grant Linseth. Hailey captured second place individually and Bodey received fourth place honors. In addition, the Beginner Barebow team of Heston Jenks, Natalie Transtrom, A...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Apr 22, 2026
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home two first place team honors in the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot on April 11. First place team in the Junior Barebow division went to the McKenzie County archers. Team members were Hailey Transtrom, Bodey Transtrom, KayDee Ceynar and Grant Linseth. Hailey captured second place individually and Bodey received fourth place honors. In addition, the Beginner Barebow team of Heston Jenks, Natalie Transtrom, A...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Apr 1, 2026
McKenzie County Archers captured several first place team and top individual placings at the Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, March 14 at the McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club southeast of Watford City. All 1st place individual achievers will be given a belt buckle and second to fifth place individuals receive match coins. First place teams earned a match t-shirt. McKenzie County Barebow Beginners captured first place team honors. Top barebow beginner winners from McKenzie C...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Apr 1, 2026
McKenzie County Archers captured several first place team and top individual placings at the Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, March 14 at the McKenzie County Sportsman's Club southeast of Watford City. All 1st place individual achievers will be given a belt buckle and second to fifth place individuals receive match coins. First place teams earned a match t-shirt. McKenzie County Barebow Beginners captured first place team honors. Top barebow beginner winners from McKenzie...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jan 24, 2024
McKenzie County Archers captured 1st place team in every division and were awarded several top individual placings at the Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club, southeast of Watford City. All 1st place individual achievers were awarded a plaque and 2nd to 5th place individuals receive metals. Top barebow beginner winners from McKenzie County were: 1st Hailey Transtrom; 3rd Will McCoy; 5th Aria Rink Other McKenzie County archers w...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jan 24, 2024
McKenzie County Archers captured 1st place team in every division and were awarded several top individual placings at the Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the McKenzie County Sportsman's Club, southeast of Watford City. All 1st place individual achievers were awarded a plaque and 2nd to 5th place individuals receive metals. Top barebow beginner winners from McKenzie County were: 1st Hailey Transtrom; 3rd Will McCoy; 5th Aria Rink Other McKenzie County archers...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jun 7, 2023
McKenzie County residents are invited to display exhibits showcasing their skills and talents in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, June 14-17, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo Building, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City. Exhibiting divisions include: Food and Nutrition, Fiber Arts, Arts and Crafts (which includes woodworking and leathercraft); Environment, Quilting, Drawing and Painting, Photography and Horticulture. Age categories for exhibits are: Children’s Division: 7 y...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jun 7, 2023
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1-3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, and 8-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City. Judging takes place from 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, June 14. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving...
Marcia Hellandsaas|May 3, 2023
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home first place honors in the Barebow Beginner Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot on April 25. Team members were: KayDee Ceynar, Payton Schultz, Paul Smith and Noah Ellis. KayDee captured third place individually and Payton received fifth place honors. In addition, the Senior Freestyle team placed second. Members were, Ryan Pingel, Dawson Beadle, Dylon Cargo and Hailey Wendlandt. Lastly, the...
Marcia Hellandsaas|May 3, 2023
The 2023 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held on April 25 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-1) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on his...
Marcia Hellandsaas|May 3, 2023
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home first place honors in the Barebow Beginner Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot on April 25. Team members were: KayDee Ceynar, Payton Schultz, Paul Smith and Noah Ellis. KayDee captured third place individually and Payton received fifth place honors. In addition, the Senior Freestyle team placed second. Members were, Ryan Pingel, Dawson Beadle, Dylon Cargo and Hailey Wendlandt. Lastly, the...
Marcia Hellandsaas|May 3, 2023
The 2023 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held on April 25 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-1) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on his...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jan 25, 2023
McKenzie County participated in the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest held on July 26 at the ND State Fair, Minot, and came home with top honors. The Junior Team of Kyle Best, son of Vawnita and Pete Best, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy, Fairview, MT; Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Partrick Darrington, Arnegard; and Gwen Signalness, daughter of Wade and Katie Signalness, Watford City; captured 1st place. Individually, Gracyn was honored with 9th...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jan 4, 2023
Badlands Bulleyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club is proud to announce the Sixth Annual Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club southeast of Watford City. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and flights will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginner, Junior and Senior Barebow participants will shoot 30 arrows at 15 yards. Senior Freestyle shoot 60 arrows at 20 yards. Over 200 4-H’ers, ranging in age from 8 to 18 years, will participate in thi...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Dec 28, 2022
Badlands Bulleyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club is proud to announce the Sixth Annual Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club southeast of Watford City. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and flights will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginner, Junior and Senior Barebow participants will shoot 30 arrows at 15 yards. Senior Freestyle shoot 60 arrows at 20 yards. Over 200 4-H’ers, ranging in age from 8 to 18 years, will participate in thi...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Sep 14, 2022
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $11,617 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply ONLINE only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab apply for Grant. Applications are due Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Sep 7, 2022
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $11,617 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply ONLINE only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab apply for Grant. Applications are due Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Aug 3, 2022
McKenzie County participated in the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest held on July 26 at the ND State Fair, Minot, and came home with top honors. The Junior Team of Kyle Best, son of Vawnita and Pete Best, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy, Fairview, MT; Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Partrick Darrington, Arnegard; and Gwen Signalness, daughter of Wade and Katie Signalness, Watford City; captured 1st place. Individually, Gracyn was honored with 9th...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Aug 3, 2022
Three McKenzie County 4-H preteens participated in the North Dakota 4-H State Engineering and Design Competition held on July 23 at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Eleven-year old Dillon Morris, 14-year-old Ethan Morris and 12-year-old Nicholas Ellis designed a machine that watered a plant in 7 steps. The team prepared a recordkeeping journal, posters and presentation of their experiences and chain reaction steps to complete the task, which was shared with two judges and the public. The...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Aug 3, 2022
Three McKenzie County 4-H preteens participated in the North Dakota 4-H State Engineering and Design Competition held on July 23 at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Eleven-year old Dillon Morris, 14-year-old Ethan Morris and 12-year-old Nicholas Ellis designed a machine that watered a plant in 7 steps. The team prepared a recordkeeping journal, posters and presentation of their experiences and chain reaction steps to complete the task, which was shared with two judges and the public. The...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Aug 3, 2022
McKenzie County participated in the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest held on July 26 at the ND State Fair, Minot, and came home with top honors. The Junior Team of Kyle Best, son of Vawnita and Pete Best, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, son of Kim and Lee Murphy, Fairview, MT; Gracyn Darrington, daughter of Nikki and Partrick Darrington, Arnegard and Gwen Signalness, daughter of Wade and Katie Signalness, Watford City; captured 1st place. Individually, Gracyn was honored with 9th placing,...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 27, 2022
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 13, 2022
The 2022 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on July 6 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, Watford City. Jacob Rink, Watford City, received a Grand Champion ribbon in the Junior Division (10-13-year-olds) and Gwen Signalness, Watford City, followed with the Reserve. Receiving blue ribbons were the following, Nick Ellis, Gavyn and Gracyn Darrington, Arnegard; KC Korslien, Brianna Rink and Tylee Thorne, Watford City; Jaden Murphy, Fairview and Clara Wisness,...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jun 15, 2022
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1-3 pm and from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, June 15 and from 8-11:30 am on Thursday, June 16 in the Homemaker Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1-4 pm on Thursday, June 16. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to...
Marcia Hellandsaas|Jun 1, 2022
The 2022 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts events were held on May 16 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on...