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MHA Nation invests in Bismarck hotel project
The Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara (MHA) Nation is the lead investor in new hotel project planned for Bismarck.
Roadwork ahead
The joke is as old as it is true. North Dakota is land four seasons; almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction.
Bypass opponents argue for southern route
A group of residents of the area north and east of New Town presented a letter outlining their objections to the proposed route for a truck reliever route (bypass) to the north and east of New Town.
Missouri River Lodge project opponents meet in New Town
The Missouri River Lodge, a development that would house 1,500 workers about a mile northwest of New Town, is drawing a lot of attention from residents of the area along the shore of Lake Sakakawea where it would be built.
Remembering Martha Johnson
It would have taken more than a 10 inch snow storm to keep the members of Bethel Lutheran Church from honoring the memory of Martha Johnson on Sunday.
Dumping opponents gather in New Town
The oil boom that started in 2006 has brought many things to western North Dakota. It has brought people to towns that were fading away and money into an economy that was barely holding its own.
New Town students organize to combat meth
Sometimes the best way to teach is to have your students do. That is the philosophy that New Town High School teacher Bobbi Larson’s is trying the Tribal Government and Tribal History classes she is teaching this year.
Group calls for Main Street renovation
Several years ago, the Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council authorized an organization to work for the economic development of the North Segment, which includes New Town.
Dakota Plains Pioneer Project to move oil from New Town
Dakota Plains Holdings Inc. is thinking big things are coming for New Town.
Water plant fix high on city agenda
Progress is being made in bringing the New Town Water Plant back to full production.