McKenzie County Farmer

12/21/2024

BREAKING NEWS!
FORMER MCSO DEPUTY CHARGED WITH 44 FELONIES FOR POSSESSION OF CERTAIN MATERIALS PROHIBITED

Editors Note: The following article includes graphic information.
This is a developing story and The Farmer will continue to update our readers as information becomes available.

According to documents filed with the Northwest Judicial District, on Dec. 10, 2024, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation received a Cybertip for an account with Synchronoss Technologies from the National Centers of Missing and Exploited Children.
On Dec. 20, 2024, investigators received data back from Verizon Wireless reporting the Synchronoss account and phone number linked to it, belonged to Daniel Christensen, a former MCSO Deputy.

Law Enforcement executed a search warrant of Christensen’s residence in Alexander, N.D. While searching the residence, officers located 48 items within Christensen's Synchronoss account of Child Sexual Abuse Material. The images contained prepubescent youth between the ages of 4-12, photographed in sexually explicit positions. It was also observed that multiple photos had been altered with a specific juvenile females face.

A bond hearing was held on Thursday, Dec. 19. Christensen’s preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 21, 2025.

12/19/2024

12/16/2024

Due to our short deadline for Christmas we will not be taking any passport photos this week.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

11/20/2024

Due to hazardous road conditions and the safety of our staff, the McKenzie County Farmer will be closed today. Stay safe if you have to travel.

11/19/2024

Stay safe everyone

11/06/2024

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10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us at the McKenzie County Farmer. Don’t forget to stop by and see us during Trail of Treats.

10/12/2024

‼️ UPDATE ‼️
Juvenile has been located.

The Williston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Schuyler Peterson, a 17-year-old male, reported as a runaway on October 11, 2024. He is 6’1” and 150 lbs, with blue eyes and brownish blonde hair.

Schuyler was last seen in Williston on October 10, 2024. He was last seen wearing a black Carhartt hoodie, black shoes, and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about Schuyler’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Williston Police Department at 701.577.1212.

10/11/2024

Pasture 10 Fire Update:
Firefighters have stopped forward progression of the Pasture 10 Fire north of the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Crews are currently strengthening containment lines and will continue to mop up the incident. The fire is located in section 21, roughly 2 miles west of highway 85, outside of the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

10/10/2024

New Fire Alert... Crews are working on a new fire reported south of Watford City.

New Fire Start:
There is a new confirmed wildfire start in pasture 10 north of the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is currently sized at roughly 40 acres. County, federal engines, and a helicopter are en route to assist. More information will be provided.

10/09/2024

10/08/2024

⚠️Road Closure Notice- Elkhorn Fire⚠️

👇 Please read and review the Road Closure Notice posted below. Once these routes are determined safe to re-open, we will let the public know immediately.

Should you have any questions regarding these closures, please contact us at 📞701-842-6010.

10/07/2024

***The Farmer spoke with local officials this morning in regard to supply needs, and they requested we let the public know the following information***

As of today, the first responders say that they have more than enough supplies to get through these difficult fires.

With tremendous gratitude for everyone in the area who took time to supply energy drinks, water, socks, eye drops, wet wipes & other important needs, they fortunately do not need any more donations at this time. And thank their community for all of the support and care!!