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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.
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.