New Town News - News
Mountrail County continues growth
New census estimates show that 20 of the 53 counties in North Dakota had population growth in 2009 with 15 of those counties being in the western part of the state.
Stand up and be counted
North Dakota is already being recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as being one of the most efficient states in filling out census forms.
Geothermal efficiency
In a word, efficiency is what New Town schools are getting now that geothermal heating and cooling systems are being installed.
A safer highway
More than two months after the speed limit was reduced 10 miles per hour on a stretch of N.D. Highway 23,
Rig count passes 100 milestone
For the first time since February 1982, the oil rig count drilling in North Dakota has surpassed 100 with more expected in the coming months.
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.
