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From Our July 15, 2026 Issue:
Law enforcement officers have been in short supply locally, as well as the extended area. At the June Kenmare City Council meeting, City Police chief discussed the number of hours being dedicated just to investigate, leaving little time for other duties. In addition, he worried about pending cases left to him after being on leave for National Guard obligations. Ward County Sheriff Robert Roed wanted to clear up any miscommunication between the City of Kenmare and the Ward County Sheriff department....
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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.
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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 »
Carpio grain elevator rumbles back to life
Carpio residents heard a welcome sound last Thursday when the motors and conveyors at the elevator rumbled to life after nearly three months of silence.
Posted 1/23/13 (Wed) read more »
State payments to schools for busing make huge jump
The Kenmare School District’s transportation funds have more than doubled, thanks to changes made in the way the state determines reimbursement to districts for their transportation costs.
Posted 1/23/13 (Wed) read more »
First graders publish book, "Kenmare Community Workers"
Every student in Ruth Wallstrum’s first grade class at Kenmare Elementary School is now a published writer.
Posted 1/16/13 (Wed) read more »
City hires building inspector
The city of Kenmare has a new building inspector.
Posted 1/16/13 (Wed) read more »