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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.
Arnegard receives $500,000 HIF grant
$500,000 in HIF funding awarded for the Arrowhead Estates housing development in Arnegard.
ONEOK to build new gas plant near Watford
Company to build its sixth, and largest, natural gas processing plant west of Watford
Parade of Lights to kick off Christmas season
Watford readies for start of holiday
Coming to the aid of the Salvation Army
Pastors rally to assist Salvation Army’s efforts
Healthcare System on the road to recovery
In spite of the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems posting a $311,596 loss during this past fiscal year, Dan Kelly, chief executive officer of the healthcare system, believes that better days are ahead.
City says new high school should be east
Two landowners willing to donate land for new school
Another record month
State’s oil production nears one million barrels per day mark
Extending a helping hand to those in need in the patch
Mobile Thrift Store, Gathering Place to offer clothing, blankets, comfort to those trying to get on their feet
City Hall remodel back on track
City employees look to be in new office space by end of January
Propane shortage hits western North Dakota
An increased demand for propane, driven by both propane supply disruptions and an unusually high demand for propane this year, has caused a propane shortage across the Midwest, including McKenzie County.
Prairie Heights almost ready for first tenants
LSS Housing puts the finishing touches on first three apartment units
Holiday Festival to ring in start of Christmas
Healthcare auxiliaries to host fund-raising event on Saturday, Nov. 16
Masque & Gavel to present one-act plays
On Nov. 19, 21 and 22, the Watford City High School Masque & Gavel Club will present two one-act plays for the public.
Watford City Police Dept. receives $380,000 grant
Grant funds to be used to help equip city police force
Growing to meet demand
U.S. Postal Service plans to expand Post Office to meet area’s growth
Leiseth was wounded twice in Vietnam
McKenzie County veteran has no regrets in answering the call to service
Board narrows new high school sites to two
The possible sites for a new high school to meet Watford City’s growing student numbers has been narrowed from four to two.
Post Office plans for more delivery routes in Watford City
In-town delivery and new routes proposed to help deal with congestion at the Watford City Post Office.
ANOVA Clinic moves to new location
The ANOVA Family Health Center has found a permanent facility and is getting ready to celebrate its Grand Opening on Nov. 1, from 2 to 6 p.m.
State sets new record for oil production
McKenzie County leads state in oil and natural gas production