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New Town city council eyes expansion issues
The New Town City Council approved the extension of city sewer services to an area being developed by the MHA Nation on the north side of the community and to lots along Dakota Drive on the west side. The council also finalized a decision to create its own police force.
Posted 8/25/11 (Thu) read more »
Little Shell: Another successful year
It was another successful year for the Antelope Society Little Shell Celebration.
Posted 8/17/11 (Wed) read more »
UND Faculty visit Three Tribes Museum
For the fourth year, President Robert and First Lady Marcia Kelley will lead the annual bus tour for new UND faculty and staff, taking a route along the northern tier of North Dakota Aug. 15-17.
Posted 8/17/11 (Wed) read more »
EPA approves permit for Makoti refinery
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a key permit for the proposed petroleum refinery on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation near Makoti.
Posted 8/11/11 (Thu) read more »
Contract, construction woes for school board
Unfinished items of business, both large and small, are causing major headaches for the New Town school board, administrators and staff days before students return to class.
Posted 8/11/11 (Thu) read more »
Group talks sustainability at Protecting Mother Earth Gathering
The Protecting Mother Earth (PME) Gathering, held July 28-31 at the Little Shell Antelope Society arbor west of New Town provided opportunities to reconnect with culture, interact with like-minded individuals from all over the country and to have discussions involving environmental justice and sustainable living.
Posted 8/04/11 (Thu) read more »
Little Shell Celebration returns to New Town
One of the highlights of New Town’s summer will celebrate another year as the Little Shell Antelope Society holds it annual powwow August 11-14 at the Little Shell Arbor behind the Four Bears Casino.
Posted 8/04/11 (Thu) read more »
Van Hook welcomes new ‘bait slingers’
Lake Sakakawea can be a tempting mistress. Even from an early age, Justin Ritts has been attracted to the Van Hook Arm of the lake as the North Dakota native used to camp in the area before there was a developed camping site.
Posted 7/28/11 (Thu) read more »
City takes further steps in creating own police force
A New Town police force is a real possibility within the year.
Posted 7/28/11 (Thu) read more »
Sheriff talks about cross-deputization
During their regular June meeting, the New Town City Council heard from Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer Dawn White and discussed possible solutions to an increase in traffic violations and other crimes in New Town.
Posted 7/21/11 (Thu) read more »