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    August 3, 2017
    Charges against 79-year-old for threatening Lt. Gov. Sanford's family dropped
    WATFORD CITY, N.D. ― A judge dismissed a terrorizing charge Thursday against a 79-year-old woman accused of threatening the family of Lt. Gov....
    NewsAugust 3, 2017 - 2:07pm
    July 18, 2017
    Gov. Doug Burgum leads a meeting of the North Dakota Industrial Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry, at the state Capitol on Tuesday, July 18, in Bismarck. Earlier Tuesday at the Bakken conference at the Event Center, Burgum issued challenges to the oil industry, including striving for zero spills and reaching 2 million barrels per day. Mike McCleary / Bismarck Tribune
    Burgum challenges oil industry to eliminate spills, increase production
    BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum issued a challenge Tuesday, July 18, to the North Dakota oil industry: Eliminate spills while doubling production...
    NewsJuly 18, 2017 - 8:35pm
    February 3, 2017
    North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford looks out his office's window at the state Capitol Thursday, Jan. 26 2017. (Photo by John Hageman)
    From chaotic days in oil town, Brent Sanford steps into new role as ND's lieutenant governor
    BISMARCK—Phil Riely remembers Watford City as a town where everyone knew each other. "When you've got a town of 1,400 people, you know...
    NewsFebruary 3, 2017 - 1:31pm
    January 4, 2017
    North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum thanks the crowd during his inaugural celebration Wednesday, Jan. 4 2016 at the Bismarck Event Center. Photo by John Hageman
    More than 3,000 join Gov. Burgum for inauguration party in Bismarck
    BISMARCK—Doug Burgum's inauguration as North Dakota's 33rd governor was celebrated at the Bismarck Event Center Wednesday, Jan. 4. The...
    NewsJanuary 4, 2017 - 10:14pm
    December 13, 2016
    Watford City (N.D.) Mayor Brent Sanford speaks to the press Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Fargo after his primary win with running mate Doug Burgum.Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
    With Watford City mayor taking over as lieutenant governor, election set for February
    WATFORD CITY, N.D.—Watford City Councilman Phil Riley stepped in as the town's interim mayor Friday as former Mayor Brent Sanford prepares...
    News/North DakotaDecember 13, 2016 - 6:09pm
    November 10, 2016
    Woman, 79, accused of threatening wife and kids of N.D.'s next lieutenant governor
    BISMARCK — A 79-year-old Watford City woman faces a felony terrorizing charge on claims she threatened the wife and children of the city's mayor, Brent Sanford, now North Dakota's lieutenant governor-elect. Alice E. Olson faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine if...
    NewsNovember 10, 2016 - 5:44pm
    October 20, 2016
    State Sen. Joan Heckaman
    Heckaman critical of Sanford for declining lieutenant governor debate
    BISMARCK — The Democratic-NPL candidate for lieutenant governor is criticizing her Republican counterpart for declining to participate...
    News/North DakotaOctober 20, 2016 - 4:15pm
    July 9, 2016
    Brent Sanford is contemplating the reality that he could soon be the state's next lieutenant governor, at the same time the auto dealership he took over when he returned to Watford City is undergoing a move and a major business transition.Watford City mayor prepares for potential move. LAUREN DONOVAN / BISMARCK TRIBUNE
    Sanford adjusting to new reality as lieutenant governor candidate
    WATFORD CITY — Brent Sanford could feel stressed out about a lot of things, starting with the fact that he is an election day away from...
    News/North DakotaJuly 9, 2016 - 6:01pm
    June 16, 2016
    Watford City (N.D.) Mayor Brent Sanford speaks to the press Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Fargo after his primary win with running mate Doug Burgum. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
    After Burgum win, Watford City may need to replace mayor
    WATFORD CITY – On the heels of Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford’s primary win, officials in Watford City are preparing for the possibility of...
    News/North DakotaJune 16, 2016 - 4:36pm
    June 4, 2016
    Letter: Sanford brings honesty, integrity to Burgum's campaign
    Over these past few months, you and I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the perspectives and agendas of the various political candidates locally and nationally. Locally, Brent Sanford has been the mayor of Watford City for the past several years. As a local business...
    opinion/lettersJune 4, 2016 - 11:45pm
    May 2, 2016
    Sanford: Stenehjem needs to acknowledge economic reality
    WATFORD CITY — If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout my career in the private sector and as mayor of Watford City fighting for the...
    opinion/columnsMay 2, 2016 - 1:55pm
    April 21, 2016
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    Insight with Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford
    On this week's Insight, Dustin and Brock sit down to talk with Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum along with his running mate Watford...
    News/North DakotaApril 21, 2016 - 11:45pm
    April 7, 2016
    North Dakota candidate for governor Doug Burgum and his running mate, Watford City mayor Brent Sanford. (Submitted Photo)play button
    After email criticizing Burgum, Watford City mayor Sanford agrees to be his running mate
    BISMARCK – State Rep. Roscoe Streyle was surprised when he heard Wednesday that Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum had tapped Watford...
    News/North DakotaApril 7, 2016 - 5:11pm
    Port: Burgum’s running mate was critical of him in email
    MINOT -- Thursday, Fargo businessman Doug Burgum, who will be seeking the NDGOP nomination for governor on the June primary ballot, announced...
    opinion/columnsApril 7, 2016 - 3:20pm
    February 15, 2016
    Gov. Jack Dalrymple, left, presents Watford City Superintendent Steve Holen with a North Dakota flag during the grand opening of the new Watford City High School on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. (Amy Dalrymple/Forum News Service)play button
    School is in session: Watford City celebrates opening of new high school
    WATFORD CITY -- The main hallway of the new Watford City High School was packed to the brim surrounding the podium in the center, where Gov....
    News/North DakotaFebruary 15, 2016 - 5:54pm
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