New Town News - News
Nursing home returns to local ownership
The Good Samaritan Society, operator of New Town’s nursing home, has been an integral part of the community for many years.
Better B’s Cafe puts New Town on the map
It takes a lot to stand out on the Main Streets of America, but the Better B Cafe in New Town had the right stuff – or right soup – to make the grade.
Passing on the native tongues
Having a common language can be part of what defines a people. The number of elders who are completely fluent in Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara have declined to a precious few.
New Town city council eyes expansion issues
The New Town City Council approved the extension of city sewer services to an area being developed by the MHA Nation on the north side of the community and to lots along Dakota Drive on the west side. The council also finalized a decision to create its own police force.
Elbowoods Memorial Clinic approaching completion
Work on the exterior of the Elbowoods Memorial Clinic is almost finished and finishing work inside the building is moving ahead.
UND Faculty visit Three Tribes Museum
For the fourth year, President Robert and First Lady Marcia Kelley will lead the annual bus tour for new UND faculty and staff, taking a route along the northern tier of North Dakota Aug. 15-17.
Little Shell: Another successful year
It was another successful year for the Antelope Society Little Shell Celebration.
Contract, construction woes for school board
Unfinished items of business, both large and small, are causing major headaches for the New Town school board, administrators and staff days before students return to class.
EPA approves permit for Makoti refinery
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a key permit for the proposed petroleum refinery on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation near Makoti.
Little Shell Celebration returns to New Town
One of the highlights of New Town’s summer will celebrate another year as the Little Shell Antelope Society holds it annual powwow August 11-14 at the Little Shell Arbor behind the Four Bears Casino.
