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Constitutional Carry now signed into law
Packing heat could be the new motto of residents across the state. A new law signed by Gov. Doug Burgum lets citizens carry a concealed weapon if they meet the eligibility requirements for a Class 2 concealed weapons’ license and have possessed a valid North Dakota driver’s license or ID card for at least a year.
Region sees continued decline in sales in 2016
Most of the Bakken saw double digit declines in sales and purchases according to information released by the North Dakota Tax Department.
New Town School Board considers violence policy
The New Town School Board is considering adoption of a policy to guide administrators and staff on how to respond to threats of violence on school property.
Fredericks dedicates lifetime to Indian law
Thomas W. Fredericks, son of John Sr. and Catherine Fredericks, was born into a family of nine siblings who were put to work on their ranch alongside the little Missouri, located on the Fort Berthold Reservation.
Environmental analysis complete
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed its environmental analysis on a proposal to drill oil wells on private land within the Fort Berthold Reservation near Lake Sakakawea.
DeTienne selected to receive Distinguished Service Award
Barb DeTienne was selected as the Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2017 by the Mountrail County Ag Improvement Association.
Rensch's to close this month
It started in Makoti before the United States entered into what would become know as World War I and soon it will end in New Town almost 100 years later.
Legislative Forum to be held at 4 Bears
Area residents will have the chance to grill their legislators at a legislative forum in the Santee Room at the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 4.
Polar plungers brave the ice to fight cancer
Most North Dakotans think they are pretty hardy folks just because they take our typical winters in stride. But more than 30 people took it a giant step further for a good cause by diving into the icy waters of Lake Sakakawea in the second annual MHA Nation Polar Plunge.
City Council tackles a variety of issues
From liquor licenses to sewage lagoons, the New Town City council has a smorgasbord of topics to deal with at its regular monthly meeting.