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To open or not to open
This week North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum gave North Dakota schools his plan for reopening this fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tracking down the virus
The New Town Fire Hall was the scene of long lines Tuesday as 1,000 people were tested for the virus that causes COVID-19.
New Town sales buck regional trend
Taxable sales and purchases in New Town were up nearly 50 percent in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the year before, bucking a regional downward trend caused by the collapse of oil prices and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bursting in air
The 4 Bears Casino and Lodge celebrated Independence Day with its annual fireworks display.
Fun and games in Van Hook
Cornerstone Bank donated $6,000 to the Van Hook Association to add another opportunity for fun and games at the popular recreation area.
Storm hammers North Shore of Lake Sakakawea
A powerful storm system that brought two days of heavy rain to the region also brought winds that overturned campers in Four Bears Park and downed powerlines across the north shore of Lake Sakakawea.
Fireworks for sale, not for use
Fans of small explosives got good news and bad news at the last meeting of the New Town City Council. Fireworks will be available for sale in New Town this Fourth of July.
Rodeo Days a huge success
New Town Rodeo Days not only attracted the best cowboys of the PRCA rodeo association, but the biggest crowd of fans to the New Town Rodeo Grounds since the facility was reinvigorated several years ago.
Wind power project is approved
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a siting permit for the Northern Divide Wind Project and associated transmission line in Burke County.
COVID-19 complicates normal summer fun routine
During what normally would have been the beginning of a busy season, Jeff Baker of Rez Famous Lemonade on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation is kicking off June with local lemonade sales to drive-up customers.
