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Donations ring in the New Year
Leland Stenehjem Family Foundation donates to area organizations
City police set new records for arrests
Dept. sees calls for service rise from 3,940 in 2011 to 6,385 in 2012, an increase of 62 percent.
Coborn’s acquires Mike’s Super Valu
Company to open new Cash Wise store in Watford City summer of 2013
Oil well blowout capped
A Newfield Exploration Company oil well, located five miles west of Watford City, that spewed gas and oil, as well as other well fluids, more than 90 feet into the sky has finally been brought under control.
County to hold public meeting on new land use plan
Public meeting to be held Jan. 3
Rep. Drovdal: Upcoming session will be all about money
The 63rd Legislative Session can be summed up in three words, money, money and money.
Oil industry still fueling a booming local economy
Watford's taxable sales top $49.9 million in third quarter
City scrambles to flush lines of super chlorinated water
Two million gallons of water dumped
Going out of her way for others
Hellandsaas earns the 2012 McKenzie County Farmer “Heart of Gold” award for work with others across county
City connects to new water source
WAWSA delivers Missouri River water to Watford City, McKenzie County
State shortchanges school in rapid enrollment funds
At a time when McKenzie County Public School District is experiencing the most rapid student enrollment in the district’s history and struggling to maintain a budget, the last thing that it needs to have happen is for some of its revenue stream to be short-circuited.
Already too small?
With growing student enrollments, School District No. 1 says new high school may be needed
Area leaders push for state financial help
Legislative forum highlights area’s need for increased financial help to meet energy impacts
60 years of oil, the celebration continues
Pioneer Museum to host celebration marking 60th anniversary of first oil well drilled in McKenzie County
First Lutheran Choir to present Christmas Cantata
The First Lutheran Church Choir is putting on its annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 16, again choosing to perform a work of gifted composer Pepper Choplin.
Two new hotels going up in Watford
Hotels to be part of major commercial development that will bring grocery store, restaurants and more to south edge of city
Patten: The county has changed a lot
As a McKenzie County Commissioner for the past 12 years, Dale Patten has seen the county undergo the most dramatic changes in the county’s history.
Alexander to get a new motel
Construction begins on 1,400-person crew camp in Arnegard
A full-service, 100 percent contained crew lodge with the capacity to house 1,400 people is being built in Arnegard.
’Tis the season for giving
Two Giving Trees will help brighten Christmas for the less fortunate in McKenzie County
Oil production continues to break records
State's 7,798 producing wells produce 728,494 barrels of oil a day
Stores stocked for busy shopping season
Watford City merchants going all out meet needs of growing population
Larsen’s Service Drug celebrates 60 years of business
On Nov. 20, 1952, John O. Larsen opened the doors of Larsen Service Drug, and now 60 years later, the business is still serving the people of Watford City and McKenzie County.
Healthcare system shows operating loss
While the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems saw a record number of patients at its clinic and emergency room during the past year, the system saw a decline in its operating revenues in 2011.
Tour of Homes to benefit Wellness Center
Nine homes and businesses included in tour
Pioneer Museum hosts Pieces of the Prairie
Food and wine sampling, book signing and more planned for Friday
Watford City residents to see jump in water, sewer rates
Commercial customers will see biggest increases
Going big on Teddy
20-foot, 8-ton bust of 26th president is newest addition to Roosevelt Inn
City’s budget to keep taxpayers’ costs the same
Watford City City Council approves $11.4 million budget