{"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":"The McKenzie County Heritage Park","slug":"the-mckenzie-county-heritage-park","published_at":"2025-09-02T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/the-mckenzie-county-heritage-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430","url":"https://f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90.libsyn.com/the-mckenzie-county-heritage-park","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90/LMC_S2_E1_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=4760392","summary":"Welcome back for Season 2 of The Living in McKenzie County podcast! In today's episode, we dive into all things McKenzie County Heritage Park with special guests Heather and Bekah. We discuss their personal connections to the park, its rich history, and the exciting events it hosts, including the highly anticipated Heritage Day. Heather, who followed in her mother's footsteps to work at the park, and Bekah, who has deep roots in the county, share their favorite buildings and activities. Learn about the park's unique features, such as various historical buildings, hands-on activities, and seasonal events. Don't miss out on getting the full scoop on Heritage Day and more! Tune in and get a thorough understanding of this gem in McKenzie County. This episode also marks a goodbye to our co-host Daniel Stenberg, as he transitions from his job as McKenzie County Economic Development Director to a new role with the McKenzie County Soil Conservation District. From all of us at The Long X Development Team & Living in McKenzie County podcast, we wish Daniel the best of luck and thank him for his time and dedication towards making not just this podcast but life in McKenzie County better for all! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:19 Meet Heather and Bekah 00:35 Heather's Journey to Heritage Park 01:08 Bekah's Connection to Heritage Park 03:16 History and Buildings of Heritage Park 07:23 Activities and Events at Heritage Park 08:31 Heritage Day Celebration 16:59 Daniel's Farewell Announcement #history #museum #heritage #mckenziecounty #watfordcitynd #prairielife #homestead #oilandgas #energy #farming #agriculture","meta_description":"Welcome back for Season 2 of The Living in McKenzie County podcast! In today's episode, we dive into all things McKenzie County Heritage Park with special…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1236,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/episodes/the-mckenzie-county-heritage-park/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/the-mckenzie-county-heritage-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}