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Average winter looks likely
November 8, 2016

Average winter looks likely

After years of mild winters, residents can expect this winter to seem tough

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News industry is changing
November 8, 2016

News industry is changing

Community Journalism Ambassador visits Watford City High students

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Attorney General’s Office says Schwartzenberger’s writ of prohibition does not prevent petition from moving forward

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Head East, Starship, Kat Perkins to appear at Rough Rider Center

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Recent sheriff controversy weighs on new commission candidates’ minds as they head to Nov. 8 General Election

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Memories still remain in Charbonneau

Town of zero stands empty on McKenzie County prairie

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W.C.H.S. students prepare for one-act play competition

Watford City to host Region IX drama competition

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Sheriff sues commissioners
October 25, 2016

Sheriff sues commissioners

Schwartzenberger files against commissioners’ ‘unlawful interference’

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Pit bull owners take on breed ban

Online petition circulates as owners rally

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State land board affirms state’s mineral ownership under Sakakawea

Attorney questions communication among state agencies about minerals

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Ybarra founds non-profit to aid in maintaining Maah Daah Hey

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Pipe Liner Diner denied restaurant permit

Diner feeding oilfield workers at Johnson Corners closes for the winter

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Commissioners to ask governor for sheriff’s removal

Schwartzenberger refuses to put Schmitz on administrative leave following commissioner’s motion

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Complainants say sheriff runs MCSO ‘like his own little Marine Corps’

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A badlands waterfall?
October 18, 2016

A badlands waterfall?

Noisy splash in TRNP wilderness could be state’s second waterfall

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Dunn County could edge McKenzie in productivity

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