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Two Watford students win big at Girls State
Elected as Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State, Lehto and Sipe represent W.C.H.S. well
Alexander native publishes novel

‘We’re just helping out where we can’
Powwows, community events important to Mandaree couple

Cities, county impose ban on discharge of fireworks
Drought conditions may limit 4th of July fun

Settling into her new job
Johnsrud begins duties as McKenzie County’s new auditor/treasurer
Full steam ahead for Arnegard 4th of July
Two days of festivities include games, parade, barbecue and fireworks
School district explores offering preschool program

Hometown pride

Every child becomes a star

Good, clean fun: County fair is in the air

Homefest ready to roll
Music, dancing, food, pageants, golf, Bingo - You name it, Homefest’s got it

Job market booms as oil sees pick-up
Watford’s premiere job fair brings job seekers, employers together

Teaming up for man’s best friend
Johnson, Pilots N Paws help fly rescued pups to their new homes

McKenzie County passes 1 billion barrel mark
North Dakota oil production stays steady
Schmidt named as finalist for Supreme Court vacancy

Can’t go wrong in Cartwright
Schirman spreads the love in Yellowstone Valley


Officials clash over commissioner’s statement
Skarda calls for reconsideration of auditor/treasurer appointment, seeks changes to offices during heated commissioner meeting

Woman accused of threatening Sanfords turns herself in
Olson charged with terrorizing in October

Combating underage drinking
Coalition provides new ID Card Readers to city liquor establishments

Man of the land
Moran carries on tribes’ traditions across reservation and nation
Judge dismisses former deputy’s criminal charges
Schmitz case ends after nearly 2 years

North Unit draws range of visitors

Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to Watford City
Area youth invited to attend auditions on Monday, June 19