Oct 20, 20261h 16mS3
Host Vawnita Best talks with Bakken Area Skills Center (BASC) leaders Diana Wilson, Julie Dragseth, and Scott Wisness about workforce development through work-based learning and career exploration. They explain how the...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to "Living in McKenzie County", an original content series brought to you by the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Economic Development.In this series, join hosts Vawnita Best and Daniel Stenberg as we introduce you to those shaping our community through innovation, decision-making, and events. We'll explore the stories behind the people who are driving the growth in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States during the 2010s.McKenzie County, North Dakota, has been transformed by a revolutionary energy boom, but its roots run deep in agriculture and conservation. Today, it's a place where young families, longtime residents, and businesses can thrive, embracing the opportunities that this dynamic region has to offer.
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What is Living in McKenzie County about?
Welcome to "Living in McKenzie County", an original content series brought to you by the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Economic Development. In this series, join hosts Vawnita Best and Daniel Stenberg as we introduce you to those shaping our community through innovation, decision-making, and events.
What has Living in McKenzie County covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Workforce Development at the Bakken Area Skills Center" (20 October 2026, 76 minutes), "4-H and the NDSU Extension Office" (15 September 2026, 73 minutes), and "Building Community: Bakken MomCo & the Library" (18 August 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does Living in McKenzie County publish?
Living in McKenzie County publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 51 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Living in McKenzie County?
Booking probability for Living in McKenzie County is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Living in McKenzie County requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Living in McKenzie County's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #2
4-H and the NDSU Extension Office
Sep 15, 20261h 13mS3In this episode of the Living in McKenzie County podcast, Vawnita Best visits with McKenzie County NDSU Extension staff Ryan Odenbach, Shantell Dukart, and Kim Neprash. They outline services residents can access through...
Aug 18, 202639 minS2Host Vawnita Best welcomes guests Irene Sealy, director of the McKenzie County Public Library, and Bakken MomCo leaders Emily Brown and Kat Hartel. They discuss McKenzie County as a place intentionally built for...
Episode #25
The Wolf Pack Booster Club
Aug 4, 202650 minS2Host Vawnita Best visits with guests Tim Fjeldahl, president of the Wolf Pack Booster Club, and Mitch Lunde, the new McKenzie County School District Athletic Director. They explain the booster club's purpose as a...
Episode #24
Chamber of Commerce: Ribfest & More!
Jul 21, 20261h 1mS2In Season 2, Episode 24 of the Living in McKenzie County podcast, Vawnita Best sits down with Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Fish-Gumke, Lund Oil Marketing Director Jessica Hollenbeck, and...
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Jul 7, 20261h 43mS2How did McKenzie County keep the lights on in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s after the oil bust? Season 2, Episode 23 of the Living in McKenzie County podcast features community leaders Tim Taylor, Steve Stenehjem, and Neal...
Episode #22
July Lineup: Events, Activities, & Homefest!
Jun 30, 202647 minS2Jessie Veeder-Scofield hosts this special episode of the Living in McKenzie County podcast with guests Oksana Zvyagelskiy, Crystal Picklesimer, and Josh Nollmeyer to preview a busy summer of community events. The group...
Episode #21
Let's Talk About Data Centers
Jun 16, 202645 minS2County Commissioners Howdy Lawlar and Craig Hystad, along with farmer and rancher Nathan Brenna and host Meghan Taunton recap an educational trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming with a 16-person delegation of local officials and...
Jun 2, 20261h 20mS2Host Meghan Taunton welcomes McKenzie County Commissioner Joel Brown and North Dakota State Senator Dale Patten for a recap of the 2026 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck. They discuss the scale and...
May 19, 202636 minS2In the latest Living in Mckenzie County episode, Doug Bolken hosts Brock White with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and Gretchen Stenehjem with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to preview Medora's...
May 5, 202653 minS2In this episode of the Living in McKenzie County podcast, host Meghan Taunton, McKenzie County Economic Development Director, welcomes Cyrena Weeks (Tri-County Regional Development Council), Keith Olson (Small Business...
Apr 21, 20261h 27mS2Season 2, Episode 17 of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast features Watford City High School students as they share their experiences in leadership, Student Council, and community involvement. They also promote the...
Apr 7, 20261h 18mS2In this episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast, host Vawnita Best is joined by City of Watford City staff including Tony Carmichael of Fox Hills Golf Course, Chief Wellen of the Watford City Police Department...
Episode #15
Meet the Long X Development Team
Mar 31, 20261h 21mS2In this bonus episode of the Living in McKenzie County the Long X Development team explains how their shared work supports Watford City and all of McKenzie County. Team members include City of Watford City Community &...
Mar 17, 20261h 13mS2This episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast features Watford City Engineer, Justin Smith, and McKenzie County Engineering Director, Grace Demars. They join host, Vawnita Best, to explain how city and county...
Episode #13
NRCS and the Soil Conservation District
Mar 3, 20261h 8mS2In this episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast, host Vawnita Best welcomes Nikki Darrington with Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS), and Daniel Stenberg and Karissa Frick with McKenzie County Soil...
Feb 17, 20261h 2mS2This episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast continues the February series on the Watford City High School Hall of Fame, featuring board members Brad Foss, Beau Wisness, and Marco Pelton. They reveal the...
Feb 3, 20261h 45mS2Join in in our first episode of a two-part series as we dive into the rich history of Watford City High School's sports and the school's Hall of Fame. Host Vawnita Best joins 3 guests to discuss the mission as the Hall...
- Jan 20, 20261h 50mS2
Join us in this episode of the 'Living in McKenzie County Podcast' as we dive into the incredible education and career opportunities provided by The Bakken Area Skills Center! From learning about heavy equipment...
- Jan 6, 202632 minS2
Join Dr. Wayne Heckaman, Scott Wisness, Anselmo Jr. Hernandez, and Justin Johnsrud in an engaging podcast session discussing the transformative impact of the Bakken Area Skills Center on students' career opportunities...
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Tim Taylor
Director of The Unseen Discipline Lab, National Center for Construction Education and Research
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Joel Brown
Principal Structural Engineer and Project Manager, Missouri Association For Creation
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Jim Green
Principal of Watford City High School, Friends of the Earth Australia
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Daniel Stenberg
Director, McKenzie County Economic Development
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