Mountrail County Record News
EPA explains final EIS for Fort Berthold refinery project
Recognizing a slight potential for health risks and a somewhat greater environmental risk, the Environmental Protection Agency is willing to issue the Three Affiliated Tribes a water discharge permit for a proposed refinery on the east edge of the Fort Berthold Reservation near Makoti.
Four laning Highway 23 may have environmental impact
Turning 75 miles of N.D. Highway 23 into a four-lane freeway isn’t something that can be done overnight, according to an official with the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Fort Berthold eyeglass program kicks off
Beginning Monday, community members will be able to benefit from a free eye exam and pair of glasses thanks to OneSight and Walking Shield.
Fact Finding Commission makes recommendations
On Aug. 31, a hearing of the North Dakota Education Fact Finding Commission was convened at Lewis and Clark High School and, as a result, the following recommendations were presented.
Diverse economy creates heavy traffic burden
Whether you like it or not, Mountrail County has come on to the world’s stage primarily because of oil and gas production and the Three Affiliated Tribes doesn’t see it letting up any time soon.
Enhancing quality of life in Parshall one step at a time
When Jim Quirk starting writing things down on an easel, people began to notice that Parshall has a lot of room for growth and expansion in the 21st century.
Dorgan gets an earful during Ryder-area farm meeting
Mountrail, Ward and McLean County residents lashed out at the U.S. government through Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., Thursday complaining about a wide variety of topics that included health care, grain prices and government spending.
Lewis and Clark board, teachers wait for Fact Finding report
Little was settled during a 2 1/2-hour impasse hearing in Berthold Thursday between the Lewis and Clark School Board and the Lewis and Clark Education Association.
Federal agencies bring traveling show to Fort Berthold
A number of scoping meetings to decide the fate of the Missouri River for the next 30 to 50 years, took the forefront in the Northern Lights Community Center Monday in New Town.
August heat jump starts the 2009 harvest
Conditions were perfect for harvest Tuesday so the combines were rolling across Mountrail County picking up winter wheat and peas .
