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County faces more costs to meet USDA regulations on $1.2 million shop project
The longer the McIntosh County Commission looks at building a new machine shop in McIntosh County, the more expensive and complicated it seems to get.
Posted 3/20/18 (Tue) - by read more »
Chronic ice issues a concern on Main Street
One of the topics of concern at the monthly Ashley City Council on March 12 was the treacherous snow and ice on the south side of Main Street, a chronic hazard for businesses and their customers.
Posted 3/20/18 (Tue) - by read more »
Former governor Sinner dead at 89
George Sinner, who served as North Dakota's governor during one of the state's roughest economic times, has died. He was 89.
Posted 3/13/18 (Tue) - by read more »
Zeeland among 17 schools to adopt testing change
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said last week that 17 North Dakota school districts, including Zeeland, have been cleared to use the ACT exam in place of a required state math and English achievement test for high school students. The districts had asked for approval to make the switch.
Posted 3/13/18 (Tue) - by read more »
Blizzard stops county in its tracks
Only in North Dakota would you hear the words, “We could use a good blizzard.” After a dry summer and an open winter, people were ready for moisture in any form, and boy, they got it around the state.
Posted 3/13/18 (Tue) - by read more »
Wind farm hits marks for safety
For its U.S. wind projects, Acciona Energy has received the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) Safety and Health Achievement Gold Award and the Operations in Excellence Award.
Posted 3/07/18 (Wed) - by read more »
Spring gas price spike could be $0.40 higher than last year
For the first two months of 2018, gas prices have been running higher than the last three years.
Posted 3/07/18 (Wed) - by read more »
Taking over
Dillon Becker has been the new owner of Dockter’s Septic Pumping since Feb. 6.
Posted 2/28/18 (Wed) - by read more »
Election action
With about a month before the filing deadline, the county primary is beginning to take shape.
Posted 2/28/18 (Wed) - by read more »
That's the plan
The McIntosh County Commission is continuing to plan construction of a new Road Maintenance Department shop.
Posted 2/21/18 (Wed) - by read more »