McKenzie County Farmer

12/30/2025

PSA:

We apologize for delay in this week's edition. Our delivery driver was in a vehicle accident this morning.

We are working on getting our papers back to WC as soon as we can.

We appreciate your understanding.

12/12/2025

Official update from MCPSD1 officials

12/09/2025

‘Angel Fund’ ensures every child can focus on learning

Sometimes, the simplest things-a warm coat on a freezing day, a good breakfast before a big test-make the biggest difference in a child’s life. That’s the heart behind the Angel Fund, a special initiative launched by the McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 (MCPSD1) in March 2024. It’s a system built on one beautiful idea: no student’s journey should be stopped by a simple lack of resources.

The fund was the brainchild of District Superintendent Dr. Steven Holen, who witnessed the incredible generosity of the community firsthand. For years, neighbors and businesses had reached out, wanting to donate funds to help students, but the logistics were often complicated.

“The Angel Fund was established... after a series of very generous donations were made to the school district to assist students in need,” explained Dr. Holen. “The Angel Fund was an idea...which would allow for an easier process for donations to be targeted and ensure the funds will be used for students in an identified need.”

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12/09/2025

Due to the No Travel Advisory, our office will open at 10am

12/05/2025

Murder charges against Watford City man dismissed

The Class AA Felony Murder charge against Scott Beane of Watford City, was dismissed without prejudice by Northwest Judicial District Judge Daniel El-Dweek on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Special Assistant State’s Attorney for McKenzie County, Nathan Madden filed a Motion for Alternative Disposition on Nov. 25, 2025, should the court find Beane unfit following the evaluator’s report.
Within that report, Madden cited the North Dakota State Hospital evaluator claimed that after 18 months of medication and work to restore competency, Beane “still having delusional ideation about what transpired.”

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12/04/2025

If you missed the 3pm seminar, you can attend the 7pm seminar tonight!

12/04/2025

Be sure to catch this amazing show!

12/04/2025