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Masque & Gavel to present one-act plays
On Nov. 19, 21 and 22, the Watford City High School Masque & Gavel Club will present two one-act plays for the public.
Posted 11/13/13 (Wed)read more »
Leiseth was wounded twice in Vietnam
McKenzie County veteran has no regrets in answering the call to service
Posted 11/06/13 (Wed)read more »
Growing to meet demand
U.S. Postal Service plans to expand Post Office to meet area’s growth
Posted 11/06/13 (Wed)read more »
Watford City Police Dept. receives $380,000 grant
Grant funds to be used to help equip city police force
Posted 11/06/13 (Wed)read more »
Board narrows new high school sites to two
The possible sites for a new high school to meet Watford City’s growing student numbers has been narrowed from four to two.
Posted 10/30/13 (Wed)read more »
Post Office plans for more delivery routes in Watford City
In-town delivery and new routes proposed to help deal with congestion at the Watford City Post Office.
Posted 10/30/13 (Wed)read more »
ANOVA Clinic moves to new location
The ANOVA Family Health Center has found a permanent facility and is getting ready to celebrate its Grand Opening on Nov. 1, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Posted 10/30/13 (Wed)read more »
City moves forward with plans for mechanical wastewater treatment
New facility will result in increased sewer rates
Posted 10/23/13 (Wed)read more »
Soggy roads hurt well completions
Heavy rains force county to enforce load limits
Posted 10/23/13 (Wed)read more »
State sets new record for oil production
McKenzie County leads state in oil and natural gas production
Posted 10/23/13 (Wed)read more »
Rush is on to fill South Park Plaza
The opening of Cash Wise grocery store, Cash Wise Liquor, and Alco was only the beginning for the South Park Plaza development.
Posted 10/16/13 (Wed)read more »
Rains force county to close roads to truck traffic
McKenzie County Commissioners enforce a load restriction on county roads until the rains stop
Posted 10/16/13 (Wed)read more »
Shuffling of businesses
Taylor Ag and S & S Motors move to new locations
Posted 10/16/13 (Wed)read more »
FBI agent shot during drug bust
A Minot-based FBI agent was shot, but not seriously injured, while executing a search warrant east of Watford City.
Posted 10/16/13 (Wed)read more »
Courthouse offices to move to fairgrounds
Courthouse renovations forces offices to relocate
Posted 10/09/13 (Wed)read more »
City, county sales up in second quarter of 2013
Watford’s sales climb to $51 million as state’s sales slow
Posted 10/09/13 (Wed)read more »
Watford City in the running for $500,000 grant
Watford City EDC is one of 30 finalists for Bush Foundation grant
Posted 10/09/13 (Wed)read more »
School okays mill hike to fund $13 million budget
Mill levy will generate an additional $2.8 million for district
Posted 10/09/13 (Wed)read more »
Ground broken for bypass around Watford City
There is now a light at the end of the tunnel,” stated Brent Sanford, Watford City mayor, at the groundbreaking of the first phase of the U.S. Highway 85 bypass around Watford City. “Our cries have been heard and our needs are being met. This project will mean a huge release in pressure for this community.”
Posted 10/02/13 (Wed)read more »
More ambulance coverage needed
Study: Two McKenzie County areas lacking adequate ambulance service
Posted 10/02/13 (Wed)read more »
