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Growing to meet demand
U.S. Postal Service plans to expand Post Office to meet area’s growth
Leiseth was wounded twice in Vietnam
McKenzie County veteran has no regrets in answering the call to service
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.
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.
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.
State sets new record for oil production
McKenzie County leads state in oil and natural gas production
Soggy roads hurt well completions
Heavy rains force county to enforce load limits
City moves forward with plans for mechanical wastewater treatment
New facility will result in increased sewer rates
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.
Rains force county to close roads to truck traffic
McKenzie County Commissioners enforce a load restriction on county roads until the rains stop
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.
School okays mill hike to fund $13 million budget
Mill levy will generate an additional $2.8 million for district
Watford City in the running for $500,000 grant
Watford City EDC is one of 30 finalists for Bush Foundation grant
City, county sales up in second quarter of 2013
Watford’s sales climb to $51 million as state’s sales slow
Courthouse offices to move to fairgrounds
Courthouse renovations forces offices to relocate
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.”
More ambulance coverage needed
Study: Two McKenzie County areas lacking adequate ambulance service
Body of missing man may have been found
Hunters find body of man missing since July
PSC to hear QEP proposal to unitize wells in county
Proposal affecting 40 square miles would be the first in the Bakken and the largest unitized field in the county
Three Forks study targets McKenzie County wells
State study seeks to determine why county oil wells are showing initial producing of 5,000 barrels per day
Healthcare system adds new medical providers
A long season of lost providers and financial struggle may be nearing an end for McKenzie County Healthcare Systems.
Wild Bison Travel Center opens near Alexander
On Aug. 1, the Wild Bison Travel Center opened southwest of Alexander.
School board proposes 13.9 percent mill levy increase
Additional mill levy will generate $4 million for school district
Another record month of oil, gas production
County leads the state in oil, gas production
Schmidt becomes state’s newest district judge
On Sept. 13, 2013 at 1 p.m., Robin A. Schmidt officially became the newest district judge to serve in North Dakota’s Northwest Judicial District, with her court chambered in the McKenzie County Courthouse.
Taxpayers can direct state taxes to help build housing
Three Watford City housing projects eligible for Housing Incentive Funds
Hoeven pushes ‘state’s first’ national energy policy
Sen. Wyden says one size fits all policy won’t work in regulating oil and gas industry
Commissioners eye $147 million preliminary budget
Public hearing on preliminary budget to be held at courthouse on Sept. 19