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Hospital is ready when the COVID-19 virus hits
Members of the McKenzie County Hospital staff have been receiving training on respiratory care as the healthcare system prepares for the peak of the COVID-19 virus in the next two weeks.
Burgum extends business closures

Protecting lives one mask at a time
Vikkie Williams, along with dozens of other Watford City women, has been busy making masks for area law enforcement, healthcare workers and businesses in the area to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Whiting files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Whiting Petroleum Corporation, which has offices in Watford City, Dickinson, Williston and at the Robinson Lake plant near Stanley has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Baptist Church to offer drive-in Easter Service

Reunited and it felt so good
Tilia Wescott holds up a poster expressing her love for her teacher during a Teacher Parade around Watford City on Friday, April 3.
Learning to embrace social distancing
Wolves place three on all-wda cage teams
Restrictions on roads waived for ag industry

A world of hearts aims to heal a world of heartache
Driving around Watford City these days, one might wonder if Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Everywhere you look, you see hearts.

Keeping faith while churches are closed
County covid-19 response team receives $7,500 grant

New mckenzie county ag expo finds a home
Watford schools move forward with online classes

A taste of covid-19 distancing hits home

Walking on thin ice

Watford gymnasts shine at nodak northern lights meet
Clinic to provide curb-side covid-19 testing

Watford schools continue to provide lunches to students
Oneok tables plans for gas plant expansion
School district looks to create alternative school

Stores can’t keep toilet paper on the shelf
K-12 schools shut down due to coronavirus threat

Granted wishes aren’t just for fairy tales
