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Complainants say sheriff runs MCSO ‘like his own little Marine Corps’
![A badlands waterfall?](/image/cache/th.10-19-16_-_waterfall_2.jpg)
A badlands waterfall?
Noisy splash in TRNP wilderness could be state’s second waterfall
State’s oil production drops
Dunn County could edge McKenzie in productivity
City, county sales continue downward spiral
Watford’s sales down 38 percent in second quarter
City okays $61 million budget
Most Watford City property owners will not see a tax increase this year
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Commission, sheriff tackle lack of trust at final budget review
$124.7M approved for 2017 county budget after sheriff’s budget reviewed
![Judge dismisses mineral rights case](/image/cache/th.10-12-16_-_lake_sakakawea_2.jpg)
Judge dismisses mineral rights case
Federal government found to be a necessary party among private, state claims over minerals under Lake Sakakawea
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Keene FD grows under Rolfsrud
Rural department sees more trucks, training
![Oil royalties tied up in alleged state land grab](/image/cache/th.10-05-16_-_lake_sakakawea_2.jpg)
Oil royalties tied up in alleged state land grab
No comments from state on where it owns minerals
![Autumn rains welcome to ag, bad for roads](/image/cache/th.10-05-16_-_rain_soaked_road_2.jpg)
Autumn rains welcome to ag, bad for roads
Over 4” of rain falls in parts of county
![Building awareness, battling cancer](/image/cache/th.10-05-16_-_cancer_survivor_3.jpg)
Building awareness, battling cancer
Breast cancer patient hopes examination reminders start larger advocacy
![Rough Rider Center opens](/image/cache/th.09-28-16_-_rough_rider_center_ribbon_cutting_2.jpg)
Rough Rider Center opens
Watford opens 269,000 square foot, $101 million center
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Commission reverses legal defense fund bill approval
County denies reimbursement funding for sheriff’s command staff
Highway 85 work, lights to be finished in Nov.
Watford moving forward with installation of turning lanes
Most county taxpayers will see little change in taxes
Tax notices cause confusion among county taxpayers
![Steady time for local housing](/image/cache/th.09-21-16_-_apartements_2.jpg)
Steady time for local housing
Apartment prices adjusting after hitting bottom
![Deputy back at work](/image/cache/th.09-21-16_-_deputy_cloud_2.jpg)
Deputy back at work
Year after accident, Cloud back as SRO at Alexander, East Fairview schools
Sheriff awaiting audit results on receipt book
Internal investigation into missing 2014 monies close to end
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Humvees’ purchase draws dispute
County commissioners, sheriff at odds over purchasing process
![New Rough Rider Center to fill community’s recreation needs](/image/cache/th.09-13-16_-_event_center_pool_2.jpg)
New Rough Rider Center to fill community’s recreation needs
Heritage Day kicks off area’s autumn
History to come alive during Heritage Park’s 18th annua event featuring machinery demonstrations this Saturday
Audit finds money missing from Sheriff’s Office
Over $8,000 missing in collected fees, state’s attorney, county commission waits for sheriff’s investigation
![Sneak preview planned for new Rough Rider Center](/image/cache/th.09-07-16_-_rough_rider_center_2.jpg)
Sneak preview planned for new Rough Rider Center
Sneak preview planned for new Rough Rider Center
![Watford City’s mayor won’t resign before Nov. 8 election](/image/cache/th.09-07-16_-_sanford_2.jpg)
Watford City’s mayor won’t resign before Nov. 8 election
Sanford weighing his options if elected as state’s lieutenant governor
![Advanced TENORM levels found in landfill](/image/cache/th.09-07-16_-_terom_study_2.jpg)
Advanced TENORM levels found in landfill
IHD landfill near Alexander blames ‘faulty generator certifications’
County, school face discrimination complaints
Two investigations underway, one pending in complaints brought by former county planners, school district librarian
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Rocking Watford City
One woman’s hidden, painted rocks spread positive message through city
Stolen pork chops turns nasty
Alexander man leaves company housing drunk after throwing knife into kitchen cabinet
Alexander readies for Old Settlers’ Day
Three-day event to conclude on Saturday with parade, barbecue, craft show, games and street dance