{"podcast":{"title":"Living in McKenzie County","slug":"living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430","podcast_index_feed_id":7072430,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/551497/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/551497","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/2/a/9/d2a964325a802082e55e3c100dce7605/LMC_Title_Graphic__1400_x_1400_px.png","author":"The City of Watford City, North Dakota","episode_count":45,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T14:21:36.677206+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430"},"episode":{"title":"Signs of Spring: Golf Season & Sign Updates in Watford City","slug":"signs-of-spring-golf-season-sign-updates-in-watford-city","published_at":"2026-04-07T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/signs-of-spring-golf-season-sign-updates-in-watford-city","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430","url":"https://f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90.libsyn.com/signs-of-spring-golf-season-sign-updates-in-watford-city","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90/LMC_S2_E16_mixdown_.mp3?dest-id=4760392","summary":"In 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, and City Planner Jake Walters. Walters shares updates on the long-planned Monument Sign project at three entrances to town, the new Main Street median sign cabinets and checkout process, and key changes to the city's updated sign ordinance, including limits on right-of-way and off-premise signage. Chief Wellen discusses the Keith Braddock memorial highway and roadway dedication, upcoming memorial ride plans, spring safety reminders, and the May 4–8 Pick Up the Patch cleanup. Carmichael outlines golf course opening preparations, youth golf growth, major tournaments and leagues, sponsorship support, and course maintenance improvements ahead of the April 14 opening of the course. City of Watford City Latest News: https://cityofwatfordcity.gov/news/ Junior Golf Leagues and Events: https://foxhillsgc.com/golf-instructions/junior-golf 00:00 Welcome 01:02 Introductions 04:12 Monument Sign Project 07:57 Braddock Memorial Dedication 11:24 Golf Season and Events 21:47 Summer Safety Tips 24:10 Pick Up the Patch Cleanup 27:22 Main Street Sign Cabinets 33:10 New Sign Ordinances 40:25 Sign Rules Made Simple 41:48 Youth Golf Focus 46:54 Golf Programs Registration 52:18 Course Crew Shoutouts 59:33 Golf Course Opening Day 01:01:37 Foxhole Returns 01:04:42 Police Shoutouts 01:06:41 Police Conference 01:09:28 Planning Team Thanks","meta_description":"In 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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4651,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/episodes/signs-of-spring-golf-season-sign-updates-in-watford-city/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/signs-of-spring-golf-season-sign-updates-in-watford-city.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}