New Town News - News
Drinking the best water in the west
New Town city officials were informed Monday by the North Dakota Department of Health that the drinking water supply has met or exceeded health department standards that includes tests over a three-year period.
Hal Weninger is going to miss the great customers and friends he's made over the past 28 years but now that he is retiring in a week, the Parshall postmaster is looking forward to more outdoor activities.
Stenehjem warns of yet another telephone scam
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is warning North Dakotans about a nationwide telephone scam disguised as an offer to lower credit card interest rates.
High School Activities Association proposes 3-class system for basketball, volleyball
A three-class system has been proposed for high school basketball and volleyball in North Dakota
City awards Northern Improvement street bid
A calculation mistake of more than $82,000 has changed the company that will soon be paving several New Town streets.
Rockin' the Rez with the message of Jesus Christ
History was made Monday night in New Town when four of the most popular Christian rock bands in the nation performed together for the first time on an Indian reservation.
Road paving bill moves ahead
A bill to pave 42 miles of area roads came before a group of lawmakers, pulled out of the driveway and navigated the first turn successfully.
Intense storm slams northwest with fog, rain, heavy snow
Yet another winter storm has brought northwestern North Dakota to a standstill, stalling traffic, closing schools and stranding livestock and wildlife.
Weight loss idea generates interest for physical fitness
There is no doubt the residents of Mountrail County want to lose some weight and become physically fit in the next three months.
Is Fort Berthold ready for industrial hemp production
A Minot man was in New Town Monday to drum up support for an agricultural industry that remains controversial on a federal level even though it is legal in North Dakota.
