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Landfill adapts to more growth
The McKenzie County Landfill is one of the five largest landfills in North Dakota
School struggles to meet needs of “homeless” students
25 percent of district’s students classified as “homeless” due to living conditions
Filling backpacks with food
Food Pantry’s new BackPack Program helps meet hungry children’s needs
County hires full-time state’s attorney
Jacob Rodenbiker hired as McKenzie County’ first-ever, full-time state’s attorney.
Tax bite will be smaller for many
State’s property relief taxes brings 12 percent savings
Meeting the holiday rush
Post Office makes changes to meet needs of area’s growing population
More retail coming to South Park Plaza
New retail businesses to open in 2014
A busy year of building
As oil activity presses forward, residential and commercial development in Watford City continues to go vertical.
Putting others first earns Lundin the “Heart of Gold”
Humble. That is the word most used to describe the McKenzie County Farmer’s 2013 Heart of Gold recipient, Susie Lundin.
Police Dept. growing to meet increased crime
This year has brought many changes to the Watford City Police Department.
School Board approves east site for new school
The McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 school board has officially picked a 40-acre site in the Fox Hills development east of Watford City as the site for a new school building.
Another month, another record
McKenzie County leads the state in oil and gas production for fifth straight month
Zubke to run for District 39 House of Representatives
Zubke seeks to fill seat vacated by Drovdal
Developers will see increase in permit fees
Watford City city council approves hike in building permit fees
MCHS, Sanford Health to partner to expand services
Collaboration to bring physicians, facilities to western North Dakota
Board seeks input on new school building
School seeks public’s input on new facility
Fridley wraps up a legendary coaching career at W.C.H.S.
State’s football coach with most wins hangs up his clipboard
Push is on to four-lane U.S. Highway 85 south
The list of groups and individuals that are pushing for the four-laning of U.S. Highway 85 south from Watford City to Belfield and the junction of I-94 is growing.
Drovdal decides not to seek re-election as District 39 Rep.
After serving as one of two representatives serving District 39 in the North Dakota House of Representatives, David Drovdal (R) of Arnegard has decided that he has served long enough and will not be seeking re-election.