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![Oil production up four percent from historic drop](/image/cache/th.03-15-17_-_well_fracing_2.jpg)
Oil production up four percent from historic drop
The Bakken continues to evolve as a more economic play
![From politics to tornado relief, Jappe solves problems](/image/cache/th.03-15-17_-_jappe_2.jpg)
From politics to tornado relief, Jappe solves problems
![Rural Leadership travels to Vietnam, Thailand](/image/cache/th.03-15-17_-_rural_leaders_2.jpg)
Rural Leadership travels to Vietnam, Thailand
![Explorer post offers taste of law enforcement for youth](/image/cache/th.03-15-17_-_explorer_post_2.jpg)
Explorer post offers taste of law enforcement for youth
First night features simulations of K-9 bite, DUI testing
![Timber Auto Body settles in](/image/cache/th.03-15-17_-_timber_auto_body_2.jpg)
Timber Auto Body settles in
Oilfield partners open shop offering ‘a little bit of everything’
Sheriff files to dismiss removal charges
Motion awaits response from special prosecutor
![Traffic fatalities down as roadways improve](/image/cache/th.03-08-17_-_accident_2.jpg)
Traffic fatalities down as roadways improve
![Cartwright area braces for spring flooding](/image/cache/th.03-08-17_-_flooding_2.jpg)
Cartwright area braces for spring flooding
Fairy tale characters to come alive
![Police recognized for traffic safety efforts](/image/cache/th.03-08-17_-_awards_2.jpg)
Police recognized for traffic safety efforts
![Watford City elects Voll as new mayor](/image/cache/th.03-01-17_-_voting_2.jpg)
Watford City elects Voll as new mayor
Voll bests Schuetze by 250-72 vote margin
Criminal cases, trials level off
Hard drugs cases in county rivals those in state’s eastern counties
Commissioners seek insight for auditor/treasurer position
County weighs options of keeping position elected vs. appointed, combined vs. separate
![Gymnasts showcase skills at Frostbite Invite](/image/cache/th.03-01-17_-_gymnasts_2.jpg)
Gymnasts showcase skills at Frostbite Invite
Badlands Gymnastics Club takes competition to the next level
![Commissioners, residents don’t want to reroute County Road 15](/image/cache/th.03-01-17_-_county_road_15_2.jpg)
Commissioners, residents don’t want to reroute County Road 15
![DAPL could move oil by Monday](/image/cache/th.03-01-17_-_dapl_2.jpg)
![‘Every day is a learning curve’](/image/cache/th.02-22-17_-_sanford_2.jpg)
‘Every day is a learning curve’
From boomtown mayor to lieutenant governor, Sanford settles into new role
![State sees largest monthly drop in oil production](/image/cache/th.02-22-17_-_oil_wells_2.jpg)
State sees largest monthly drop in oil production
Winter weather contributes to nine percent decline in oil production
![Cookie sales say boom is coming back](/image/cache/th.02-22-17_-_girl_scout_cookies_2.jpg)
Cookie sales say boom is coming back
Local Girl Scouts sell 7,000 boxes in under two weeks
Watford man charged with luring crime
26-year-old man reportedly made arrangements with undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old girl
![Western N.D. tackles vital issues in Legislature](/image/cache/th.02-22-17_-_legislators_2.jpg)
Western N.D. tackles vital issues in Legislature
Mental health, river minerals, budget forecasting hit home
![Prom dress give-away becoming staple event](/image/cache/th.02-22-17_-_dresses_2.jpg)
Prom dress give-away becoming staple event
Dress give-away seeks to recycle dresses and help those in need
Local musician gaining momentum
City accepts police chief’s resignation
Capt. Doble to lead as interim chief
![Concerns arise over ABCO dumpsters](/image/cache/th.02-15-17_-_garbage_2.jpg)
Concerns arise over ABCO dumpsters
Dozens of bins of trash to be dumped within 30 days
![Corps gives green light to DAPL](/image/cache/th.02-15-17_-_dapl_2.jpg)
Corps gives green light to DAPL
After being stalled for 2 months, pipeline granted final easement
![Volunteers make Watford City swim club a reality](/image/cache/th.02-15-17_-_swimmers_2.jpg)
Volunteers make Watford City swim club a reality
30 swimmers form nucleus of new sports program