McKenzie County Farmer - Archive

By M.K. French
Farmer Staff Writer

When the snow starts to fall and the temperatures plummet, McKenzie County has a secret weapon up its sleeve: the “Fifth-Wheel Quick Attach Sander.”
The McKenzie County Road & Bridge Department was recognized at a recent Commission Board Meeting after winning a prestigious national award. The team won the “Smart Transformation Award,” for its innovative sander. The award is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build a Better Mousetrap contest, celebrating “innovative solutions for challenges that local and tribal transportation workers encounter.” The “Quick Attach Sander” is a creative solution that saves time, money, and improves safety on local roads during winter.

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