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ND 200 Memorial Highway Dedication Scheduled
May 5, 2026

ND 200 Memorial Highway Dedication Scheduled

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House Passes First Full Farm Bill in Eight Years
May 5, 2026

House Passes First Full Farm Bill in Eight Years

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May 5, 2026

Narcotics Task Force Releases 2025 Activity Report

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May 5, 2026

Recent Tragedies Bring Focus to County Road 30 and U.S. Highway 85 Junction

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WBI Energy proposes $68M pipeline expansion to fuel new power station
May 5, 2026

WBI Energy proposes $68M pipeline expansion to fuel new power station

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April 28, 2026

Community Steps Up in Watford City for Inaugural ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Event

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April 28, 2026

Public Works Subcommittee Draws Crowd for Township Rate and Fee Update

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A Turbulent Spring: Wildfires, Blowing Dust, and High Winds
April 28, 2026

A Turbulent Spring: Wildfires, Blowing Dust, and High Winds

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April 28, 2026

Volatile markets drive North Dakota oil prices as ‘Bakken Express’ nears launch

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McKenzie County house destroyed by fire
April 28, 2026

McKenzie County house destroyed by fire

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Alexander’s ancestry goes national
April 28, 2026

Alexander’s ancestry goes national

Local students join NYC Tenement Museum Project

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Beyond the Highway: A Scenic Guide Through McKenzie County
April 28, 2026

Beyond the Highway: A Scenic Guide Through McKenzie County

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Crash Closes U.S. Highway 85 at County Road 30
April 25, 2026

Crash Closes U.S. Highway 85 at County Road 30

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Fire Destroys Home in McKenzie County
April 23, 2026

Fire Destroys Home in McKenzie County

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April 21, 2026

A New Chapter for the McKenzie County Farmer: A Note from the Publisher

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A ‘Thank You’ in every trash bag: WCHS students mobilize for citywide clean-up event
April 21, 2026

A ‘Thank You’ in every trash bag: WCHS students mobilize for citywide clean-up event

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A Day in the Mayor’s Shoes: Showcasing the Highlights of Watford City
April 21, 2026

A Day in the Mayor’s Shoes: Showcasing the Highlights of Watford City

Brunett takes a stand for kids’ rights during term

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April 21, 2026

McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office pushes forward on 911 proposal

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McKenzie County 4-H Archers receive honors at state indoor match
April 21, 2026

McKenzie County 4-H Archers receive honors at state indoor match

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Low water level raises concern at Tobacco Gardens
April 21, 2026

Low water level raises concern at Tobacco Gardens

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April 21, 2026

County partners with TrainND for CDL training

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Drones and Dollars - The Modern Battlefield of North Dakota Livestock
April 14, 2026

Drones and Dollars - The Modern Battlefield of North Dakota Livestock

Activist Groups Grow More Bold and Sophisticated

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JDA, BASC Team Up to Tackle McKenzie County Housing Needs
April 14, 2026

JDA, BASC Team Up to Tackle McKenzie County Housing Needs

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A ‘shared vision’ comes to fruition as Alexander Public School celebrates new expansion
April 14, 2026

A ‘shared vision’ comes to fruition as Alexander Public School celebrates new expansion

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Student leaders gear up for WCHS Cultural Fair
April 14, 2026

Student leaders gear up for WCHS Cultural Fair

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Off-Road and On Trend: Q2 Motorsports and Apparel opens
April 14, 2026

Off-Road and On Trend: Q2 Motorsports and Apparel opens

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Overnight Gunfire Sends Police into Action
April 9, 2026

Overnight Gunfire Sends Police into Action

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McKenzie County Shakespeare Festival Coming Soon
April 7, 2026

McKenzie County Shakespeare Festival Coming Soon

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Epic Tale Medora: Empress of the Badlands coming to North Dakota theaters
April 7, 2026

Epic Tale Medora: Empress of the Badlands coming to North Dakota theaters

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April 7, 2026

Buffalo Gap Road Project to improve public land access

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