North Dakota
New S'mores Making Record Set at Fort Stevenson State Park, North Dakota – KVRR Local News
GARRISON, N.D. (KVRR) — Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison, North Dakota is now home to the Guinness World Record title for the most people making s’mores at the same time.
That’s what it looks like when 1,150 people make s’mores at the same time.
The previous record was 891.
The park hosted the event to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with local sponsors providing support.
An official judge from Guinness World Records was on site to verify the record and confirm that 1,150 people simultaneously made s’mores.
Fort Stevenson State Park Manager Chad Trautman said all the volunteers and visitors that came together to make history helped them create an unforgettable event.
KILLDEER, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the Cass County man killed Saturday, May 31, in a motorcycle crash in western North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Gene Schepp, 71, of Gardner, was riding a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle Saturday on Highway 22 near mile marker 123, north of Killdeer. Schepp failed to negotiate a curve and overturned. He was wearing a helmet but died of his injuries.
The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. The Killdeer Area Ambulance, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and West Dunn Fire Department also responded to the crash.
Located in Dunn County, Killdeer is 35 miles north of Dickinson.
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North Dakota
Kick Off to Summer Weekend Set to Bring Food, Fun, and Festivities to Watford City and Western North Dakota
The Rough Rider Center and Watford City Parks and Recreation are gearing up for their Kick Off to Summer Weekend, a jam-packed celebration of community, food, fun, and America’s favorite pastime. This annual tradition is set to begin on Wednesday, June 4, and run through Sunday, June 8, with activities for all ages.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Wednesday, June 4: Alumni Baseball Game
The week kicks off with a special Walleye Alumni vs. Alumni Baseball Game, celebrating the legacy and talent of past Walleye players. Join us for a night of nostalgia and community pride.
Thursday, June 5: Food Truck Rodeo Begins & Doug Johnsrud Baseball Tournament.
Get ready to eat! The Food Truck Rodeo runs from Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7 Enjoy a wide variety of local and regional favorites. Admission into the Food Truck Rodeo is FREE this year. A huge thank you to Son Oil Field Services for their generous support as our Title Sponsor of the Food Truck Rodeo.
Thursday also marks the beginning of the Doug Johnsrud Memorial Baseball Tournament, showcasing teams from North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Baseball fans won’t want to miss this exciting four-day tournament, featuring our hometown Walleye team. Special thanks to the Johnsrud Family, American Legion, FIBT, Lund Oil, and all of our sponsors for making this tournament possible.
Friday, June 6: Touch-a-Truck
Bring the kids out for our always-popular Touch-a-Truck Event! Young ones can climb aboard and explore trucks and large vehicles from across the county—yes, they can even honk the horns! Event time runs from 1-4pm, with a special sensory inclusive time scheduled from 1-2 p.m.
Rough Rider Center 2209 Wolves Den Parkway PO Box 1739, Watford City, ND 58854701-842-3665. http://www.roughridercenter.com.
Saturday, June 7:
Live Music with Wedge
After the final baseball game of the evening, stick around as local rock band Wedge takes the stage with energetic covers from the ’90s and 2000s. Music begins after the 7 p.m. game—don’t miss it. Thursday to Sunday: Bounce House Fun Throughout the weekend, kids can enjoy the bounce house in the Fieldhouse. A great way to burn off energy while the rest of the family enjoys the festivities! This entire weekend is FREE and open to the public thanks to the incredible support from our community sponsors. Come out and enjoy great food, family-friendly activities, and top-tier baseball in an unforgettable start to summer. Let’s celebrate in the best way–TOGETHER, as a community!
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