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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
Developer requests city off-sale license
A developer, who is planning to bring Coborn’s Grocery Store, a Little Dukes convenience store and gas station, as well an ALCO and a McDonald’s to Watford City, wants the Watford City City Council to amend its current liquor license ordinance to allow for more than one off-sale liquor license.
City, county struggle with sex offender notification
City, county to keep public informed of sex offenders
After years in the priesthood, Father John looks forward to a retirement of fishing and living close to family
DOT to present proposed bypass routes at forum
Public input meeting planned in Watford City on June 28
County zoning plans continue to develop
McKenzie County officials are continuing to develop a county-wide comprehensive zoning plan, which will include specific zoning designations and the accompanying land use plans.
New all-season restaurant opens on Lake Sakakawea
Developers have big plans for growing Watford
New subdivisions to bring housing, retail and commercial options to city
Moving on up!
Bakken propels North Dakota to No. 2 oil-producing state in the country
The McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 school board has finally come to the decision either it has to purchase housing or they are not going to be successful in recruiting and hiring new teachers or administrative staff.