New Town News - News
City finally gets bids for employee housing
The New Town City Council accepted a bid from J.S. Construction, Inc. of Minot to build two duplexes in the Eagle Loop development on Sand Hill that will provide housing for city employees, ending a frustrating four-year saga of failed attempts to develop the area.
Liquor law spurs debate
The amendment of New Town’s liquor license ordinance to clarify that season licenses do not count against the city’s total of seven permitted outlets drew criticism from area attorney El Marie Conklin.
Three Affiliated Tribes DOT adds two new officers
At a recognition luncheon Friday of last week, Three Affiliated Tribes DOT Director Richard Hall welcomed Bronson Young Wolf and Jennifer Everett to the Three Affiliated Tribes Highway Patrol Unit.
40th Commencement marks president’s first
Twyla Baker-Demeray says that Fort Berthold Community College has always seemed like a home away from home for her.
Homelessness hits home
When Louis "Mac" Mcleod, Minot Area Homeless Coalition Executive Director spoke to veterans groups in New Town last week, he brought not only his years of experience and expertise, he brought his passion for serving homeless veterans as well.
Highway 23 closed
Access to businesses on the west end of Main Street in New Town will continue although the street will be closed to all but local traffic as of Thursday, May 14. No Through Traffic signs will be posted on the highway.
Making a lasting difference
Kelley Eickenbrock challenged students in her Problems of Democracy classes to find projects to participate in that would make a difference. What they decided to do will be a visible symbol for years to come.
Main Street Project begins
It’s going to be a long summer and fall, especially for the businesses of New Town. The long delayed Main Street Project began in earnest on Monday and New Town will be closed to through traffic for much of the summer.
New Town Airport to host Fly-in
New Town’s Airport got a facelift last fall, and the New Town Airport Authority wants the community to help it celebrate by hosting a Fly-in on Saturday, May 16 from 8 to 10 a.m.
New Town woman crowned Miss Indian World
Cheyenne Brady from New Town and member of the Sac and Fox tribe was crowned Miss Indian World at the 32nd Annual Gathering of Nations.
