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Powering up the oil patch
Basin Electric’s 45-megawatt power Lonesome Creek Station set to start producing electricity this summer
Posted 6/19/13 (Wed)read more »
Damaged roads will cost county $50 million
Heavy oilfield traffic on rain-soaked roads results in over 500 miles of county roads needing repair
Posted 6/19/13 (Wed)read more »
Oil, natural gas production sets new record
State to participate in $150 million study of Three Forks Formation in McKenzie County
Posted 6/19/13 (Wed)read more »
City needs $197 million to meet growth needs
Lack of funds will limit how quickly Watford City will be able to provide service to a growing population
Posted 6/12/13 (Wed)read more »
Watford to get district judgeship
Supreme Courts places new district judgeship in Watford City
Posted 6/12/13 (Wed)read more »
Bogged down
Heavy spring rains have contractors playing catch-up to meet deadlines
Posted 6/12/13 (Wed)read more »
Developer works to solve Arnegard’s lagoon problems
Arnegard is partnering with a private company to deal with its sewage waste water problem.
Posted 6/12/13 (Wed)read more »
Golf course expansion project receives a new breath of life
Golf course looks to expand to 18 holes
Posted 6/12/13 (Wed)read more »
District says farewell to teachers
Seven teachers, with over 200 combined years of service, have retired from the McKenzie County Public School District.
Posted 6/05/13 (Wed)read more »
DOT pushes safety message as road work begins
Four-laning of U.S. 85 west of Watford City, construction of new bypass of city to begin this summer
Posted 6/05/13 (Wed)read more »
County’s taxable sales up nearly 56%
Watford City’s taxable sales top $185 million in 2012
Posted 6/05/13 (Wed)read more »
Postal Service: Is mail service getting better?
Postal authorities to hold listening session in Watford on May 31 to discuss postal patrons’ concerns with mail service
Posted 5/29/13 (Wed)read more »
PSC approves new gas plant near Watford
ONEOK to build third 100 mmcfd natural gas processing plant in county
Posted 5/29/13 (Wed)read more »
County officials say more state money needed
Oil-impacted counties didn't fare as well as expected in North Dakota Legislature
Posted 5/29/13 (Wed)read more »
Oil, gas production sets record
State energy officials anticipate 200 rigs to be drilling by summer
Posted 5/22/13 (Wed)read more »
Courthouse to undergo expansion
Construction on 14,000-square foot addition, remodeling to begin by fall
Posted 5/22/13 (Wed)read more »
Arnegard readies for its Centennial
City to observe 100th birthday July 5-7
Posted 5/22/13 (Wed)read more »
State invests $119 million in water for Bakken Region
$40 million provided for Western Area Water Supply projects
Posted 5/15/13 (Wed)read more »
After long delay, spring seeding now underway
This year’s late snow and cold temperatures have area producers going all out to get their spring seed in.
Posted 5/15/13 (Wed)read more »
