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Waste haulers decry scrutiny at landfill
Wesco, G&G now dump commercial waste at Williston landfill after perceived harassment, management issues
Sheriff appeals judge’s order
Appeal to state’s supreme court takes larger approach
Schmidt appointed to presiding judge
Burgum appoints Tioga attorney to vacant Northwest Disrict judgeship

Candidates talk Watford’s future, share their experiences to serve
Feb. 21 special election to fill city’s mayoral position

Watford’s hockey program is about more than winning
Playing Oiler hockey is a family tradition
Last charter member of local VFW passes away
Police chief suspended for two weeks
Inappropriate email leads to Walgren’s suspension

Watford projected to grow to population of 9,700
Study highlights challenges for city poised for most growth in the Bakken

What Trump means for N.D. oil
New president reopens doors for Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines


Three new businesses open up in Watford City

Dodgeball for the heart
High school students raise over $1,000 for American Heart Assoc.

Ice fishing heats up Lake Sakakawea
Wintry pastime adds another element to Tobacco Gardens
TrainND comes to Watford City
24 local companies already send 2,000 workers to Williston for training, new site brings lots of opportunities

Final report to come on monies missing from Sheriff’s Office
Investigation nears end two years after $29,000 found throughout office
A quiet Arnegard ponders what’s in its future
Water, sewer pose issues but new residents like city’s vibes

Senate bill seeks to affirm state minerals
State would only claim minerals under historic Missouri channel
Twin Valley Township residents oppose saltwater facility
Citizens cite safety, aesthetics in petition to NDIC
Pursuit suspect travels 80 mph on spiked tires
Deputies use taser, bean bag gun before arresting suspect

Curling sweeps Watford City
New sport begins at McKenzie County Multi-Purpose Building for first time

Sheriff’s attorney motions to dismiss case
Attorney calls prosecution’s case against sheriff ‘selective,’ ‘vindictive’

Oil production holds steady
County’s 3,622 active wells produced 12.2 million barrels of oil in November
Judge grants county extension in mineral case
McKenzie County has until Jan. 31 to respond to feds’ motion to dismiss

An Alexander frame of mind
New residents attracted by school as city ponders housing shortage

Homegrown entrepreneurs
Couple has tried their hand at long list of businesses
Taxable sales continue downward slide
City, county sales drop 24 percent in third quarter of 2016

Memorial to honor over 1,500 local soldiers
Research for names covers many sources as project readies

Learning to ice skate when they start walking
Children as young as 12 months learning to skate
