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Overnight Gunfire Sends Police into Action
April 9, 2026

Overnight Gunfire Sends Police into Action

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The Strategic Mind of “Skippy” - From Watford City to the Stars
April 7, 2026

The Strategic Mind of “Skippy” - From Watford City to the Stars

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McKenzie County Shakespeare Festival Coming Soon
April 7, 2026

McKenzie County Shakespeare Festival Coming Soon

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Epic Tale Medora: Empress of the Badlands coming to North Dakota theaters
April 7, 2026

Epic Tale Medora: Empress of the Badlands coming to North Dakota theaters

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April 7, 2026

Buffalo Gap Road Project to improve public land access

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Multiple injured in oil rig incident north of Watford City
April 7, 2026

Multiple injured in oil rig incident north of Watford City

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Improvements Ahead as U.S. Highway 85 Projects Kick Off
April 7, 2026

Improvements Ahead as U.S. Highway 85 Projects Kick Off

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New Community Mountain Biking Trail Coming to Watford City
April 7, 2026

New Community Mountain Biking Trail Coming to Watford City

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Watford City High School to add Boys and Girls Hockey Programs in 2026
April 3, 2026

Watford City High School to add Boys and Girls Hockey Programs in 2026

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McKenzie County Approves Ag Expo Expansion
April 1, 2026

McKenzie County Approves Ag Expo Expansion

Building on Success, Expo is Booked Full for 2026

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March 31, 2026

Cops emerge victorious in “Cops vs. Wolves” Fundraiser, netting over $2K for local scholarships

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MHA Nation to build casino in Las Vegas
March 31, 2026

MHA Nation to build casino in Las Vegas

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Longtime Watford City banker announces retirement
March 31, 2026

Longtime Watford City banker announces retirement

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March 31, 2026

Two incidents lead to felony drug, weapon and arson charges

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McKenzie County 4-H hosts Badlands Roundup Archery Match
March 31, 2026

McKenzie County 4-H hosts Badlands Roundup Archery Match

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March 31, 2026

Area Farmers Talk Momentum, Challenges at White House

North Dakota Growers and Producers Travel to Nation’s Capital

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Watford City man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
March 25, 2026

Watford City man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material

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March 24, 2026

County GIS Department Launches New Initiative

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March 24, 2026

ND oil production holds firm amid global turmoil

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From boomtown to hometown: Watford City charts its path for the next generation
March 24, 2026

From boomtown to hometown: Watford City charts its path for the next generation

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Vehicle fires keep responders hustling
March 24, 2026

Vehicle fires keep responders hustling

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March 24, 2026

Election candidacy deadline looms

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SUV destroyed in roadside blaze
March 24, 2026

SUV destroyed in roadside blaze

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March 24, 2026

Livestock Producers Warned of Open Records Requests Amid Industry Growth

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March 24, 2026

Inside 911 Debate: Rural responders challenge local dispatch proposal

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March 24, 2026

Braddock Memorial Drive Dedication: “A Hero Remembered Never Dies”

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SUV destroyed in roadside blaze
March 18, 2026

SUV destroyed in roadside blaze

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March 17, 2026

EDITORIAL: The High Cost of a “Recreational” Gamble: Why North Dakota is Right to Resist the Marijuana Floodgates

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March 17, 2026

Where is winter and spring outlook

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March 17, 2026

Concerns Raised Over Proposed Election Ordinance for Three Affiliated Tribes

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