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Rookses bring rules, privileges to new LEC
Privileges, positive reinforcement highlight local corrections

Subsoil moisture looks good for planting
Sheriff’s removal case delayed
May 3 hearing set for defense’s motions to dismiss
Nine candidates apply for auditor/treasurer opening
Successful applicant will fill Svihovec’s term to 2019
Prosecutor: Sheriff’s ‘removal is not appropriate’
Special prosecutor withdraws, recommends mediation for county officials

Is the need for essential worker housing ending?
City contemplates getting out of the landlord business
Bakken hiring boom is back
Oilfield production job openings reach a new 20-month high

Pumpjack device offers easy safety
Watford City man’s patented Pat-Loc keeps workers out of harm’s way
Arts Foundation to host Badlands Arts Showcase
April 27 event to feature Native American hoop dancer, plus local artists

New North Dakotans reflect on their first winter

Oil, gas production increases
Daily oil production rises above 1 million barrels during February

School purchases MEC property
Site will house school district’s transportation dept.

Teaching offers challenges, nostalgia
‘Magical, romantic’ Horse Creek School demands hard work, offers rustic setting
Wesco, G&G return to county landfill
Waste haulers left for Williston after grievances

Doble takes lead as Watford’s police chief
Top cop brings ‘steady hand,’ experience to 24-member staff

Shooting club looking toward future
Proceeds from sale of existing gun club land to be used to build new facility

Watford student lands writing honor
W.C.H.S. junior wins big writing science fiction
Rough Rider Center to host annual Easter egg hunt

Cranston wins honor of being Mayor for a Day

Rural student wins big at state science fair
Graphite filament lightbulb wows state judges
WAWSA looks ahead while staying afloat
Restructuring debt, building for future are key for rural water system

Law enforcement center opens
New $57 million facility to house city, county, state law enforcement agencies
Study: Watford City schools to see steady growth
School district will grow to over 2,000 students by start of 2022 school year
Missing Watford woman located
Taxable sales continue to plummet
Watford City, county taxable sales down 35 percent from 2015 to 2016

New medical complex project reaches milestone
Topping Off Ceremony marks placement of final beam for new facility
Arnegard forges ahead for new fire hall

From Mennonite to Watford City locals

From county commissioner to volunteer, Skarda makes a difference in the lives of everyone she touches

Skaters wow in new facility
Watford City Figure Skating Club takes spectators on a “Fairytale As Old As Time”