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One Sight provides better eye sight through volunteer mission
A group of more than 20 volunteers examined approximately 1,000 people for proper eye sight during a two-day stop on the Fort Berthold Reservation Sept. 17.
City Council meetings to be held at 6 p.m.
As the community changes and grows so does it’s political body.
Highway Patrol will be increasing presence on dangerous highways
Heavy traffic and an abmormal number of traffic fatalities has prompted the North Dakota Highway Patrol to commit to stepping up its patrols in northwestern North Dakota that includes N.D. Highways 23 and 8 and U.S. Highway 85.
EPA explains final EIS for Fort Berthold refinery project
Recognizing a slight potential for health risks and a somewhat greater environmental risk, the Environmental Protection Agency is willing to issue the Three Affiliated Tribes a water discharge permit for a proposed refinery on the east edge of the Fort Berthold Reservation near Makoti.
Fort Berthold eyeglass program kicks off
Beginning Monday, community members will be able to benefit from a free eye exam and pair of glasses thanks to OneSight and Walking Shield.
Four laning Highway 23 may have environmental impact
Turning 75 miles of N.D. Highway 23 into a four-lane freeway isn’t something that can be done overnight, according to an official with the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Diverse economy creates traffic burden
Whether you like it or not, Mountrail County has come on to the world’s stage primarily because of oil and gas production and the Three Affiliated Tribes doesn’t see it letting up any time soon.
4 Bears powwow begins today
The 4 Bears Casino and Lodge Labor Day Powwow is set for this weekend with a full slate of activities.
Horse shows battle scars from Sunday night attack
Medora is a fighter and her battle scars show it.
Geothermal project nearing completion
A massive geothermal heating and cooling installation project currently under way at Fort Berthold Community College is expected to bring decades of efficient energy use to the growing campus of higher learning.
