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Hottest Christian bands in the nation to rock the reservation
Not only are four of the biggest names in Christian rock music today appearing on stage in an unprecedented concert in New Town Feb. 16, but it will be the first time these bands will appear on an Indian reservation together.
Posted 2/05/09 (Thu) read more »
Is Fort Berthold ready for industrial hemp production
A Minot man was in New Town Monday to drum up support for an agricultural industry that remains controversial on a federal level even though it is legal in North Dakota.
Posted 2/05/09 (Thu) read more »
Northern Lights Holistic Wellness center gears up for fitness
A new program aimed at dramatically improving health and wellness on the Fort Berthold Reservation, is starting out with 40 target families in its first year and will add 40 in the second year.
Posted 1/29/09 (Thu) read more »
High school student witnesses American history in the making
New Town High School student Cesar Alvarez hasn't yet graduated from high school and he's already done something most Americans won't have the chance of doing in their lifetime.
Posted 1/29/09 (Thu) read more »
Former tribal chair Mason dies
Former Chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes Russell Mason Sr., died Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Rock View Nursing Home in Parshall. Mason was 72.
Posted 1/22/09 (Thu) read more »
Snow, bitter cold usher in 2009
With a temperature swing of 81 degrees in less than a week, weather continues to dominate the news headlines in western North Dakota as January 2009 heads into the history books.
Posted 1/22/09 (Thu) read more »
Corps officials: Mountain
There's still plenty of winter to go yet, but U. S. Army Corps of Engineers officials predict Lake Sakakawea should peak at about 1830 mean sea level (msl) this summer - approximately six feet higher than the present level of 1824.6 msl.
Posted 1/15/09 (Thu) read more »
Volunteers make New Town, Mountrail County a safer place
New Town's volunteer Fire Department just completed another busy year in 2008 and is prepared for a similar year in 2009.
Posted 1/15/09 (Thu) read more »
Sewer gas is winter hazard
The recent extended cold snap is cause for concern - even to those who remain in their homes and don't venture outdoors. Even if people feel warm, cozy and safe, they may not be.
Posted 12/30/08 (Tue) read more »
Group working to create awareness of under age drinking
Thirty-two high school and college students stepped into unchartered territory Monday afternoon when they went bar hopping in New Town.
Posted 12/30/08 (Tue) read more »