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Patten: The county has changed a lot
As a McKenzie County Commissioner for the past 12 years, Dale Patten has seen the county undergo the most dramatic changes in the county’s history.
Posted 12/05/12 (Wed)read more »
Two new hotels going up in Watford
Hotels to be part of major commercial development that will bring grocery store, restaurants and more to south edge of city
Posted 12/05/12 (Wed)read more »
Alexander to get a new motel
Posted 12/05/12 (Wed)read more »
Construction begins on 1,400-person crew camp in Arnegard
A full-service, 100 percent contained crew lodge with the capacity to house 1,400 people is being built in Arnegard.
Posted 12/05/12 (Wed)read more »
’Tis the season for giving
Two Giving Trees will help brighten Christmas for the less fortunate in McKenzie County
Posted 11/28/12 (Wed)read more »
Oil production continues to break records
State's 7,798 producing wells produce 728,494 barrels of oil a day
Posted 11/28/12 (Wed)read more »
Stores stocked for busy shopping season
Watford City merchants going all out meet needs of growing population
Posted 11/28/12 (Wed)read more »
Larsen’s Service Drug celebrates 60 years of business
On Nov. 20, 1952, John O. Larsen opened the doors of Larsen Service Drug, and now 60 years later, the business is still serving the people of Watford City and McKenzie County.
Posted 11/28/12 (Wed)read more »
Healthcare system shows operating loss
While the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems saw a record number of patients at its clinic and emergency room during the past year, the system saw a decline in its operating revenues in 2011.
Posted 11/21/12 (Wed)read more »
Tour of Homes to benefit Wellness Center
Nine homes and businesses included in tour
Posted 11/21/12 (Wed)read more »
Pioneer Museum hosts Pieces of the Prairie
Food and wine sampling, book signing and more planned for Friday
Posted 11/21/12 (Wed)read more »
City’s budget to keep taxpayers’ costs the same
Watford City City Council approves $11.4 million budget
Posted 11/14/12 (Wed)read more »
Going big on Teddy
20-foot, 8-ton bust of 26th president is newest addition to Roosevelt Inn
Posted 11/14/12 (Wed)read more »
Watford City residents to see jump in water, sewer rates
Commercial customers will see biggest increases
Posted 11/14/12 (Wed)read more »
Post Office customers frustrated
Long lines, slow service along with proposed reduction in hours at some area post offices causing concerns
Posted 11/07/12 (Wed)read more »
Voting for the first time
Turning 18 is a rite of passage for every American teenager, but even more so if it is an election year.
Posted 11/07/12 (Wed)read more »
Highway Patrol has it hands full
Patrol shifting workforce to oil country
Posted 11/07/12 (Wed)read more »
Voters head to the polls
McKenzie County voters will be joining the rest of the nation on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to cast their vote for the president of the United States.
Posted 10/31/12 (Wed)read more »
Overwhelmed and understaffed
Watford City Post Office struggles with ever increasing volume of mail, loss of postmaster
Posted 10/31/12 (Wed)read more »
