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ONEOK to build new gas plant north of Watford
Plant to process 100 million cubic feet of natural gas a day
The single life isn’t for everyone
Many new residents seeking a chance to rebuild their lives
Pheasant Ridge set to go vertical
Developers break ground on city’s newest housing subdivision
Challenges, opportunities ahead
Keeping things the same amidst change will be goal of new elementary principal
Coborn’s to open new grocery store in Watford
Grocery chain expands into western North Dakota
City plans for future growth
Plans for transportation, ETA land use to be presented at July 31 meeting
Police bust counterfeiters
Three arrested for making over $10,000 in counterfeit bills
Oil patch fuels growth in economy
Watford City’s taxable sales increase 89 percent in first quarter of 2012
Makeover of County Road 10 to cost $18.5 million
Full rehab is being done on all 12.4 miles of County Road 10.
Agreement clears way for Pheasant Ridge construction
The Watford City City Council found itself stepping outside its comfort zone as it approved a development agreement with Bayfront Builders for the development of the Pheasant Ridge development on the northside of Watford City.
Joe Mrachek has been serving his community of Alexander for over 30 years in more than one capacity.
Fair sets attendance record
This year’s McKenzie County Fair delivered on its promises.
New postmaster takes over in Arnegard
Bostick takes the reins at Arnegard Post Office
City gets $3.2 million grant for new water, sewer lines
The City of Watford City and the Watford City Park Board were among the fortunate impact zone cities who received State Land Board impact grants this year.
County Fair “brings out the kid in you”
The McKenzie County Fair offers fun for entire family
McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 are beneficiaries of state grants
Wellness Center is starting to take shape
The Connie Wold Wellness Center continues to ‘work out’ as November opening nears
Bypass plans for Watford draw flak
City officials won’t support any routes that bypass Watford City
Time to let go
Nelson to retire after 45 years of serving of county veterinary needs
Day of fun in store at Arnegard’s 4th of July
Old-fashioned family fun on tap in Arnegard
No easy answer to road dust
Dust study seems to confirm magnesium chloride controls dust best
Library wants children to keep reading
Attention kids! The McKenzie County Public Library has a message for you - keep reading.
Bendixson unveils ‘Prairie Peace’ at Art in the Park
Prairie Peace is a striking painting that depicts a bull buffalo asleep with snow-capped mountain peaks in the background.
W.C.H.S. fails to meet AYP
W.C.H.S. fails to meet test scores in three areas
City has big plans for Homefest
Everyone is invited to join in as Watford City unites and reunites former high school alumni, family members, friends with this year’s Homefest Celebration taking place June 21 - 23.
Voters say ‘no’ to eliminating property taxes
North Dakotas vote to keep state property tax
County finally has foster home
Recent licensing of a foster family breaks an almost one-year void
County’s taxable sales up nearly 73 percent
Watford City’s taxable sales top $118 million last year
New retail development proposed for city
Oppidan plans to bring in Coborn’s Grocery Store, ALCO and McDonald’s as part of new development