Mountrail County Record News
Glitch means bigger water bill
A glitch in a meter reader means Parshall residents’ water bills will be a little bigger to start the year.
Where did the snow go?
It might be hard to remember, but for about six weeks after Thanksgiving, it looked like it was going to a winter for the record books with more than four feet of snow covering towns, farms, and pastures.
School Board ponders future finances
The Parshall School Board worked its way through a lengthy agenda at its regular meeting Tuesday. Much of the agenda was taken up by a presentation on the options for paying for remodeling or replacing the existing high school building and reviewing the district’s policies.
Mandaree boxer capitalizes on her opportunity
Sonja Fox waited her chance to win a championship belt. When she got the chance, she didn’t waste it.
Constitutional Carry now signed into law
Packing heat could be the new motto of residents across the state. A new law signed by Gov. Doug Burgum lets citizens carry a concealed weapon if they meet the eligibility requirements for a Class 2 concealed weapons’ license and have possessed a valid North Dakota driver’s license or ID card for at least a year.
Region sees steep decline in sales in 2016
Most of the Bakken saw double digit declines in sales and purchases according to information released by the North Dakota Tax Department.
Moen brings rural roots to nation’s capitol
Madison Moen works in Washington D.C. as an intern in Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s office these days. When she traveled there in January of this year she took her rural roots right along with her.
Little Learners program on hold
The Parshall School District’s plan to launch a preschool program called Little Learners this spring ran into a snag as the coordinator of the program was unable to be certified by Mountrail County Social Services.
Pool project moves ahead
The Parshall Park Board will move ahead with the construction of a splash pad and pool north of the Broste Rock Museum.
DeTienne selected to receive Distinguished Service Award
Barb DeTienne was selected as the Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2017 by the Mountrail County Ag Improvement Association.
