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Main Street ND Summit underway in Watford City

By Jim Johnson Aug 27, 2024 | 3:47 PM

(KNOX) – Governor Doug Burgum will kick off the 2024 Main Street North Dakota Summit with a keynote address at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.

The theme of this year’s Main Street ND Summit is “Regional Prosperity.” The summit provides an opportunity to join forces with local leaders, experts and passionate citizens to share winning strategies, spark fresh ideas and chart a course for regional prosperity.

Summit-related activities begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday with a Main Street Kickoff Street Fair. Wednesday’s events include a Long X Visitor Center Little Market, Green Mile Block Party, and City Trail Walk from 5 to 9:30 p.m., and an arts reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The summit concludes on Thursday with the Main Street Awards presented by Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller.

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