New Town News - News
New Town retains best tasting water
New Town’s drinking water supply is arguably among the best tasting water in North Dakota and now the North Dakota Department of Health has acknowledged it.
Construction continues
Two separate New Town School District construction projects that have continued through the winter have seen some minor changes take place, but are expected to be completed on time.
President’s budget includes Elbowoods
An increase of $8.3 million is expected to be coming to the Elbowoods Memorial Rural Healthcare facility when Congress approves President Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget later this year.
Potash possibility
When most of us think about potash, we imagine an agricultural fertilizer mined in Canada.
Unusual custody battle at impasse
A New Town family involved in a custody quagmire is hoping public attention brings an end to a bitter dispute that has been going on more than eight months.
Mountrail ranks one of least healthy counties
Whether you agree with it or not, Mountrail County has wound up near the bottom in health rankings in North Dakota for 2010.
Economics expert touts local foods
An economics expert who has been studying farming since the early 1970s, is convinced that raising more foods locally will help energize local communities as well as the state of North Dakota.
‘Go Red’ brings awareness of heart health
Wearing red can make a powerful statement and that is what Lilla Wells was hoping to accomplish Feb. 11 at the Northern Lights Community Center.
Highway 23 collision results in 2 fatalities
A New Town man and Halliday woman have died as a result of injuries they suffered in a collision Friday morning west of New Town on N.D. Highway 23.
VITA office open in downtown New Town
A grant from the Internal Revenue Service is not only allowing a local VITA office to be open in downtown New Town, but is keeping personnel on staff year round.
