New Town News - News
NTPD terminations reversed
The New Town City Council has reversed Police Chief Jackie Halonen’s decision to terminate officers Darren and Deon Carter on appeal.
Lake freezes in while spring melt considered
When Todd Lindquist looked out his window at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Riverdale office Friday, the operations manager said the lake was “freezing quick.”
Ross elevator shut down by fire
United Quality Cooperative’s grain terminal in Ross will be shut down for two or three months because of a grain drier fire that started on Thursday, according to UQ CEO Erik Jacobson.
MHA Youth are budding scientists
The Mandan, Hidatsa Arikara Education Department sponsored a highly-successful event last week at the Northern Lights Center in New Town.
New Town on ice
Last Saturday dawned clear and not too cold, making it a perfect day for skating.
Business Booms in New Town
Perhaps the biggest story in New Town this year has been all the small stories. Ribbon cuttings for new businesses are bread and butter for any small town paper, and this year has provided an entire bakery’s worth of headlines through the year.
Mission Accomplished: City project completed
More than seven years and tens of millions of dollars later, the final leg of the New Town Bypass was completed in 2019.
Lakeside Community Living Center closes
The Lakeside Community Living Center has closed. The basic care and assisted living facility has been operated by the New Town Health Support Corporation since acquiring it from the Good Samaritan Society nearly a decade ago.
City seeks more active Park Board
The New Town City Council held a discussion with Park Board Chairman Joe Iverson at its most recent regular meeting.
State error messes with school budget
The New Town School District will have to refigure its budget because of an overpayment in the money the district receives as oil production royalties.
