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Entering the realm of giants: Jotunheim Grappling Club celebrates Grand Opening
January 6, 2026

Entering the realm of giants: Jotunheim Grappling Club celebrates Grand Opening

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December 30, 2025

Local Citizen once again calls for greater transparency in McKenzie County governance

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TANK BATTERY EXPLOSION SHUTS DOWN PORTION OF HIGHWAY 23
December 30, 2025

TANK BATTERY EXPLOSION SHUTS DOWN PORTION OF HIGHWAY 23

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Oil production remains resilient despite ‘price softness’ and seasonal slowdown
December 30, 2025

Oil production remains resilient despite ‘price softness’ and seasonal slowdown

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December 30, 2025

ANALYSIS - 2026 Could be a Different Kind of Bakken Boom

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December 23, 2025

Glowing with kindness: WCHS senior shines at state student council convention

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NDIC Advances Rules for Critical Minerals in Coal
December 23, 2025

NDIC Advances Rules for Critical Minerals in Coal

Implements Law to Facilitate Exploration and Processing

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Nucleon Provides First Update to Committee
December 23, 2025

Nucleon Provides First Update to Committee

Advanced Nuclear Hears East/West Differences

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North Dakota Courts Large Energy Users
December 23, 2025

North Dakota Courts Large Energy Users

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December 23, 2025

N.D. Governor Armstrong Reflects on Year One

Highlights Progress in Property Taxes and School Success

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‘Beholden to the People’: McKenzie County rejects solar farm, citing ‘unprecedented’ community resistance
December 23, 2025

‘Beholden to the People’: McKenzie County rejects solar farm, citing ‘unprecedented’ community resistance

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December 16, 2025

Watford City Middle School evacuates students

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Delegation Advances Energy Agenda
December 16, 2025

Delegation Advances Energy Agenda

Push Back Against Biden Era Policies

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Basin Electric, NextEra Plan 1,450-MW Gas Plant
December 16, 2025

Basin Electric, NextEra Plan 1,450-MW Gas Plant

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McKenzie County denies controversial Cattle Creek Solar Farm permit, developer remains hopeful
December 16, 2025

McKenzie County denies controversial Cattle Creek Solar Farm permit, developer remains hopeful

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December 16, 2025

A familiar voice from home: Jessie Veeder Scofield champions rural life from the ranch in song

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Watford City downtown makeover: redevelopment plan takes shape
December 9, 2025

Watford City downtown makeover: redevelopment plan takes shape

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December 9, 2025

‘Angel Fund’ ensures every child can focus on learning

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Murder charges against Watford City man dismissed
December 5, 2025

Murder charges against Watford City man dismissed

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Editorial - Nobody Can Really Understand, But We Have To Try
December 4, 2025

Editorial - Nobody Can Really Understand, But We Have To Try

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December 2, 2025

MHA Nation celebrates indigenous food sovereignty

Native Green Grow Greenhouse Grand-Opening

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Convicted McKenzie County sex offender enters guilty plea
December 2, 2025

Convicted McKenzie County sex offender enters guilty plea

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December 2, 2025

Keep The Farm in the Family and the Family on the Farm event

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December 2, 2025

Bids Opened on Hwy. 85 Widening Projects

Work on the 18-Mile Stretch to Begin Next Spring

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December 2, 2025

McKenzie Health Expands Regional Footprint with New Minot Clinic

Expanson boosted by gift from Watford City family

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North Dakota’s natural gas hits all-time high
December 2, 2025

North Dakota’s natural gas hits all-time high

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December 2, 2025

Trade thaw offers farmers relief, income loss projection looms large as 2026 approaches

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November 25, 2025

Budget hole: McKenzie County transfers $300K to shore up E911 services

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November 25, 2025

Local government to tighten hiring amid revenue concerns

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November 25, 2025

DIGEST: North Dakota awards more than $18 million in tourism grants

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