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Frigid temperatures, snow impacting animals
Watford City police see more stray cats as vet clinic tends to hypothermic horses

N.D. reaches new population peak
Watford City population estimated to be at 7,000 residents
Commissioners brush up on expenditure-related policies
Review follows meeting where public questioned alleged illegal reimbursements

Sheriff to return Humvees
County receives more open records requests
Request includes two years of emaiIs

Students honored for service
City’s Veterans Memorial Building goes alcohol-free
Watford City residents to see increase in water, sewer bills

Raising the next generation
Moberg honored as 2016 “Heart of Gold” recipient for work with children

Oil production rises in October
McKenzie County’s production up over 50,000 daily barrels in October
Two submit petitions for Watford mayor
Schuetze, Voll file petitions for special mayoral election
State receives delinquent county audits
Eide Bailly calls McKenzie County’s findings ‘fairly common’

Mystery persists of Squaw Gap skeletons
Some details clearer, others still foggy after recent research

Making Christmas merry for others
Local youth group, the Eagles Club, the police department all strive to give this Christmastime

Commission questioned on alleged illegal reimbursements
Purchases of golf, alcohol, meals draw criticism

Commissioners ask Svihovec to reconsider her resignation
Auditor/treasurer to make decision at Dec. 20 commissioners’ meeting

Spirit of giving alive in Watford
One couple works tirelessly to bring local families comfort, encouragement
Judge named to oversee removal proceedings
Schwartzenberger hearing could be held early next week

Stenberg, Veeder reshuffle in economic development
Former museum director steps in at county, Veeder contracts with city
Elementary school transitions to 4-3-2-1 grade system
Schmitz to get back pay, Sondrol reinstated
Commissioners to revisit Schmitz, state’s attorney at Jan. 3 meeting
First Lutheran Church Choir to present Christmas Cantata
Annual holiday program to be presented Sunday, Dec. 18
Father finds comfort from pit bull in wake of son’s death
Watford City’s ‘ridiculous’ breed ban should be overturned, man says

Governor appoints prosecutor in sheriff’s case
Citizens’ letters to Dalrymple oppose Schwartzenberger’s removal
Sanford moves on from mayor to Lt. Governor
Lt. Gov.-elect says city offers nice perspective for state programs
County cleared in discrimination case
Hadley claims bullying of county staff

Snowstorm dumps 11 inches on Watford City
Police, deputies aid dozens of motorists, stores sell out of snow shovels

Corps denies easement to DAPL
Alternate routes to be explored for river crossing
63-mile chase hits speeds up to 140 mph
Suspect wore Motocross-style helmet during pursuit
Northwest Judicial District to keep vacant judgeship
Burgum to appoint new judge to fill vacancy created by Nelson’s retirement

State cleans up 150 barrels spill at well site near Alexander
Industrial Commission to review company’s permit in December