New Town News - News
New Town is going to get a little bigger and brighter, thanks to a multi-million dollar investment from Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative.
Construction season starts in area
The two seasons in North Dakota are said to be winter and road construction and winter is over.
NTMS Principal receives national award
It is a big wide world out there, but the internet has made it a lot smaller. Even New Town is connected by wire (actually fiber optic cable) to nearly every spot on the globe.
School is out!
Teachers from Edwin Loe Elementary couldn’t do all the fun end-of-year activities they usually do with their students because of distance learning imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Classes of 2020 will get graduation ceremonies
The Senior Class of 2020 has given up a lot this year. From proms to the State Class B Basketball Tournament to class plays and concerts, many of milestones of the last year of high school were sacrificed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community comes through for first responders
While Subway restaurant manager Jon Van De Velde delivered 16 meals to the New Town Fire Department, he didn’t want any credit for the delivery.
Businesses reopen after state declaration
Many businesses that were closed under North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s executive order were allowed to reopen Friday with stringent operation limitations.
Under new management
The New Town Marina has been looking for a new manager over the winter and found one who is a familiar face in the community.
We’re back – with restrictions
Tuesday North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced the rules for bars, restaurants, salons, tattoo parlors and other businesses to open under social distancing guidelines required to mitigate infections during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sunshine, golf is medicine
With the weather providing the perfect environment recently for golfing, many local golfers were out enjoying the game and taking full advantage of the sunshine and warm conditions.
