{"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":"Wild West Weekend in Watford City!","slug":"wild-west-weekend-in-watford-city","published_at":"2025-09-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/wild-west-weekend-in-watford-city","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430","url":"https://f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90.libsyn.com/wild-west-weekend-in-watford-city","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90/LMC_S2_E2_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=4760392","summary":"Join us for an exciting episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast as we dive into the vibrant cowboy culture and upcoming Wild West Rodeo Weekend in McKenzie County. Hosted by Vawnita Best, this episode features including Stan Headings from the McKenzie County Cowboys Association, high school rodeo competitor Kally Sorenson, and Jessie Veeder Scofield, representing the Long X Arts Foundation. Hear about the NDRA State Finals, the importance of rodeo in the community, and a special preview of the Wild West Weekend filled with art, music, and family-friendly activities. Perfect for rodeo enthusiasts and newcomers alike! 00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast 01:34 Meet Stan: The Cowboy Culture Advocate 05:10 Kally's Rodeo Journey 08:10 Jessie's Artistic Contributions 13:42 Upcoming Rodeo Events 20:47 Stan's PRCA Extreme Bares and Broncs Event 26:52 Cheering for Competitors 27:14 Understanding Rodeo Events 28:07 Calculating Points and Strategies 29:13 Conversations with Teammates 32:37 The Role of Family and Teammates 33:25 NDRA Finals and Vendor Show 34:36 Western Art and Cultural Experiences 40:20 Mutton Busting and Other Events 41:11 Encouragement to Attend in Person 42:12 Acknowledging Sponsors and Community Support 44:33 Final Thoughts and Farewell #rodeo #northdakota #cowboy #livestock #western #watfordcity #rodeos #cattle #Agriculture #mckenziecounty","meta_description":"Join us for an exciting episode of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast as we dive into the vibrant cowboy culture and upcoming Wild West Rodeo Weekend i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2868,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/episodes/wild-west-weekend-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/wild-west-weekend-in-watford-city.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}