Hazen is nestled in the heart of the Sakakawea South Shore Region, just minutes from beautiful Lake Sakakawea, the Knife River Indian Villages NHS and several coal mines and energy plants. Hazen is located along Highway 200 midway between two North Dakota state designated Scenic Byways. Hazen was named for A.D. Hazen, who was third assistant postmaster general in the summer of 1884, when application was made for a post office. With a population of nearly 2500, Hazen has most everything the traveler needs including a well-rounded business district, a variety of restaurants, medical facilities and many other services. Hazen offers a wide variety of activities such as archery, biking and walking trails, softball and baseball, a skateboard park, golf, hockey and figure skating, sailing and camping. Arts include a community theater, the community concert series and the Knife River Chorale concert during the Christmas season. “Music in the Park” is held during the summer months at the Paul Weiser Memorial Park downtown or at the Heritage Park in Hazen. Food and beverages are served by local vendors followed by free entertainment provided by area musicians.
Hazen is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,281 at the 2020 census. Hazen was founded in 1913.
Hazen is the home of Tigirlily Gold, Monument Records recording musical duo. Tigirlily Gold won New Duo or Group of the Year at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2024, only the second female duo to ever win the award.