Features
Here are some of the latest features about area people and events.
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Special, November 10, 2010 -- A World War I and II Service Record from the Kenmare area listed the names of 17 men killed in action.
View a copy of that record, with photos.
Seven landowners' bills have first hearing at State Legislature
Representatives of the Northwest Landowners Association (NWLA) have found themselves in intense discussions with members of the House Natural Resources Committee and lobbyists promoting the state’s oil and gas development during the first weeks of North Dakota’s 63rd Legislative Assembly.
Posted 2/13/13 (Wed) read more »
Firemen called to school on winter's coldest day
A fire at Kenmare High School Thursday morning caused students and staff to evacuate the building on the coldest morning of the winter so far, with temperatures hovering at the -20F mark and wind gusting over 30 mph.
Posted 2/06/13 (Wed) read more »
Second rig drilling under Upper Des Lacs Lake
Drilling operations continue for the Tioga Lateral Pipeline Project along U.S. Highway 52 at Lakeshore crossing where Alliance Pipeline has been dealing with surface releases, or frac-outs, on the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted 2/06/13 (Wed) read more »
Oil Wives Club invites Kenmare women to meet and make new friends
Women of all ages who have a spouse or partner presently employed in some aspect of the oil industry are invited to join the new Oil Wives Club of Kenmare.
Posted 2/06/13 (Wed) read more »
New store opens with vastly expanded space
“Once we get everything all settled in, it’ll be good,” Pete Thorp, longtime Gooseneck Implement parts man, said last week.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
Mural is gift from builder
Anyone walking into the new Gooseneck Implement dealership in Kenmare expects to see the latest products by John Deere, and the showroom will not disappoint those customers.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
First graders learn how to look for and look after the birds
The birds wintering at the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge will have it a little easier during the cold January days, thanks to bird treats prepared by Kenmare students who participated in the Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids event on January 9th.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
Former county tax director takes Kenmare building inspector job
There’s a new inspector in town, and city officials hope his presence will help building projects large and small progress more smoothly.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
Elkhorn Financial is new business on the square
The New Year will see a new business begin operation in Kenmare.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
Refuge honored for doing good for the land
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, which focuses on habitat management and conservation, had the distinction of being honored for that work by a Ward County agency in November.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
