Blue Jays pick up a pair of conference wins at Watford City
Maddi Hoff throws complete game and hits 3-run home run in 15-1 rout over the Wolves
May 12, 2026Open source
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Prep Baseball: Sentinels sweep Watford City, grow winning streak to 4
It required a bit of late-game heroics in the opener, but the Minot High baseball team secured a doubleheader sweep of Watford City on Tuesday, May 5. The Sen
May 6, 2026Open source
New Homesteading Summit to connect community learners
WATFORD CITY – A new regional conference focused on self-sufficiency, sustainable living and traditional skills will take place May 15-16, 2026, at the McKenz
May 6, 2026Open source
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The doctors are in: McKenzie Health celebrates Williston West location’s grand opening
New location offers urgent care, orthopedics, imaging, lab services, more
May 1, 2026Open source
Bright Minds, bright futures grow in Alexander
Opening earlier this year, a McKenzie County daycare center has almost doubled the number of children in its care, highlighting the need for childcare in the...
May 1, 2026Open source
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North Dakota lawmakers, candidates trade barbs with Gov. Armstrong over campaign donations
North Dakota Republican lawmakers and legislative candidates on Wednesday accused Gov. Kelly Armstrong of attempting to unlawfully influence the state Legisl...
May 30, 2026Open source
Popular North Dakota conservation program could attract federal funding
The Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program pays landowners to grow perennial grasses on their less productive farmland, creating habitat for wil...
May 30, 2026Open source
Public asked to weigh in on technology use in North Dakota schools
A new North Dakota Department of Public Instruction survey seeks statewide feedback on potential changes to how students are using technology.
May 30, 2026Open source
Fargo man gets nearly 7 years for carjacking, multi-state vehicle theft spree
Smith stole eight vehicles between North Dakota and Minnesota in a two-week span
May 30, 2026Open source
Nearly 2 million bees released after semi crash on I-94; driver stung hundreds of times
North Dakota Highway Patrol says just before 4:00pm Thursday afternoon, a 15-year-old boy from Valley City and the 55-year-old driver of a Kenworth Semi, wer...
May 30, 2026Open source
‘One of the fiercest competitors’: Donny Schatz reflects on the late Kyle Busch
North Dakota Sprint car driver Donny Schatz said the death of Kyle Busch was an "eye-opener" for the auto racing industry, calling Busch "one of the fiercest...
May 30, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Crews battle large fire in Wibaux County
Several fire departments from North Dakota and Montana are working on day two in their battle against a fire in Wibaux County.
May 30, 2026Open source
May 28 recap: Bismarck news you may have missed today
Work is underway to replace an infamous bridge on North Dakota Highway 1806 near Cannon Ball.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary Nelson dies
Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary Nelson dies
May 30, 2026Open source
Second North Dakota 'Rosie the Riveter' honored with Congressional medal
Second North Dakota 'Rosie the Riveter' honored with Congressional medal
May 30, 2026Open source
Fargo juvenile arrested after early-morning burglary, vehicle theft
Officers later located the juvenile at their home. They were arrested and taken to juvenile detention.
May 16, 2026Open source
Tetons best Blue Knights in title game
The Region XIII tournament championship belongs to the Williston State Tetons.
May 15, 2026Open source
Following the 'thin blue line' that is Highway 200
Law enforcement agencies from across the state traversed across North Dakota along the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer's Memorial Highway to honor officers...
May 15, 2026Open source
Melisha Thurman hired as new Williston Community Library bookmobile coordinator
Thurman previously worked as Williston Community Library’s circulation clerk, adult programmer
May 15, 2026Open source
Former Husky joins rarified air for Golden Eagles
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May 15, 2026Open source
Free school lunches measure qualifies for North Dakota’s November ballot
If approved by voters, all public school districts, public schools, and public charter schools would provide one free breakfast and one free lunch each schoo...
May 15, 2026Open source
Groundbreaking ceremony for new VCPS building hosted
Construction season in North Dakota is well underway, and what will likely be the largest project to start this year in Valley City has just kicked off.
May 15, 2026Open source
PSC candidate Deven Styczynski discusses utility costs, landowner rights and data center concerns
The NDGOP-endorsed candidate outlines his views on energy development, eminent domain, utility affordability and infrastructure tied to proposed data centers...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Watford City is in Mckenzie County, North Dakota.
Region: Western North Dakota
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58854
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North Dakota lawmakers, candidates trade barbs with Gov. Armstrong over campaign donations
North Dakota Republican lawmakers and legislative candidates on Wednesday accused Gov. Kelly Armstrong of attempting to unlawfully influence the state Legisl...
May 30, 2026Open source
Popular North Dakota conservation program could attract federal funding
The Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program pays landowners to grow perennial grasses on their less productive farmland, creating habitat for wil...
May 30, 2026Open source
Public asked to weigh in on technology use in North Dakota schools
A new North Dakota Department of Public Instruction survey seeks statewide feedback on potential changes to how students are using technology.
May 30, 2026Open source
Fargo man gets nearly 7 years for carjacking, multi-state vehicle theft spree
Smith stole eight vehicles between North Dakota and Minnesota in a two-week span
May 30, 2026Open source
Nearly 2 million bees released after semi crash on I-94; driver stung hundreds of times
North Dakota Highway Patrol says just before 4:00pm Thursday afternoon, a 15-year-old boy from Valley City and the 55-year-old driver of a Kenworth Semi, wer...
May 30, 2026Open source
‘One of the fiercest competitors’: Donny Schatz reflects on the late Kyle Busch
North Dakota Sprint car driver Donny Schatz said the death of Kyle Busch was an "eye-opener" for the auto racing industry, calling Busch "one of the fiercest...
May 30, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Crews battle large fire in Wibaux County
Several fire departments from North Dakota and Montana are working on day two in their battle against a fire in Wibaux County.
May 30, 2026Open source
May 28 recap: Bismarck news you may have missed today
Work is underway to replace an infamous bridge on North Dakota Highway 1806 near Cannon Ball.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary Nelson dies
Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary Nelson dies
May 30, 2026Open source
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Mckenzie County
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