Mountrail County Record News
Taxable sales and purchases explode in second quarter
Driven largely by oil production, communities in Mountrail County experienced substantial growth in taxable sales and purchases in the second quarter of 2008.
Official: Good paying jobs will remain plentiful
Ron Ness made a strong pitch about the job market to high school students during his Town Hall meeting presentation in Parshall Wednesday morning.
Small-town pharmacists defend 1963 ownership law
A pharmacy ownership law that has been in effect 45 years and has been described as outdated by large retailers, will most likely be debated when the 2009 Legislature goes into session in January.
Voter turn out heavy for historic presidential election
Not since John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960 have voters been so energized about a presidential election, which will bring change to the White House come January.
Mountrail poised for continued oil production
As crude oil prices continue to fall, people are beginning to wonder if we may be headed into another bust cycle such as western North Dakota experienced in the early 1980s.
North West Link to
A group of people in Mountrail County concerned about a quality social life and keeping their communities thriving
Tribal council upholds court order
The Three Affiliated Tribes business council has upheld a Fort Berthold District Court order to hold a new primary election for a Mandaree representative to the business council.
Conrad, Pomeroy talk about economic bail out
As Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., was describing the economic bailout plan to 20 community leaders in Stanley Thursday, he suddenly paused and stared at the floor for a few moments.
Mobile Trace is new drug fighting tool
Tribal police added a new tool to their drug-fighting arsenal last week that is so advanced, it will detect trace amounts of narcotics and explosives.
Oil impact taking its toll
Oil and gas activity are taking a heavy toll on Mountrail Countys infrastructure.
