Lynn Mortin Wahus, 93, passed away peacefully on Wed., May 7, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, N.D. Lynn was born to Lauriz “Louis” Johannesen Wahus and Inga Marie (Kyllo) Wahus on ...

Linda (Cook) Bruner, 76, of Watford City, N.D., peacefully passed away on April 5, 2025, after facing cancer with strength, grace, and more grit than most. She was at home - just where she wanted to ...

Donald John Schmidt, 89, passed away peacefully on Fri., May 23, 2025, at McKenzie County Health Hospital in Watford City, N.D. Don was born on March 31, 1936, on the family farm west of Tioga, N.D.

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Western North Dakota has long been synonymous with the Bakken oil industry’s boom and its consequential impact on the local economy and communities. As the quest for oil continues, debates surrounding ...

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