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    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
    October 3, 2015
    The listed sums show forecasts of the gross production tax revenues drawn from oil industry and allotted to the displayed cities through distributions from the state. As the tax revenue is dependent on the shifting value of the oil produced, the graphic provides two comparison points. The first figure is the revenue distributed to the city in surge funding. Debts are not shown. The second is the forecast from the last legislative session in January, while the third uses oil prices from August.
    Oil Patch city debts increase
    As cities throughout North Dakota finalize their budgets for the upcoming year, western municipalities have had to account for the unique economic...
    News/North DakotaOctober 3, 2015 - 11:49pm
    May 19, 2015
    ‘Pretty monumental’ event center construction begins in Watford City
    WATFORD CITY — Watford City breaks ground today on an $83 million event center, marking three years of work and planning backed by a public vote to increase the city’s sales tax after the Stenehjem family donated the land on which to build. Mayor Brent Sanford said he’s hoping...
    News/localMay 19, 2015 - 10:50pm
    April 25, 2015
    Sanford: HB 1476 reduces future downside risks
    As a local political subdivision reliant on oil tax revenues, Watford City urged a do-pass recommendation on House Bill 1476. Recent legislative sessions have seen numerous attempts by both parties to reduce the overall oil tax rate and eliminate the extraction tax holiday price triggers....
    opinion/columnsApril 25, 2015 - 8:30pm
    FNS Photo by Michael Vosburg New home construction is seen in this aerial photograph July 9 in Watford City. About 50 lawmakers will get a tour of McKenzie County next month.
    Lawmakers to take a tour of Oil Patch
    WATFORD CITY — Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford says it’s time to shift the focus on why the oil patch is important to the entire state. And...
    Energy/BakkenJuly 25, 2014 - 11:59pm
    May 7, 2014
    FNS Photo by Amy Dalrymple Census Bureau Director John Thomson, third from left, listens to Williston Mayor Ward Koeser, second from left, during a meeting with leaders of Oil Patch communities on Wednesday in Williston.
    Accurate 2020 count will require some legwork
    WILLISTON — Getting an accurate count of North Dakota’s population in 2020 will require working with local communities and educating people...
    Energy/BakkenMay 7, 2014 - 6:52pm
    April 9, 2014
    Submitted Graphic A drawing for a recreation center proposed to be built in Watford City. The town in the Oil Patch needs the facility, officials said, which could cost $56 million.
    Watford City: Rec center plans ‘as critical as streets’
    WATFORD CITY — Leaders in this booming town say a $56 million indoor recreation facility and events center is key to keeping working families...
    News/North DakotaApril 9, 2014 - 7:44pm
    March 2, 2014
    Press Photos by Dustin Monke A 4 p.m. traffic snarl along Highway 85 in south Watford City like this one on Feb. 13 is a typical sight in the town that went from 1,744 to more than 7,500 since 2010.
    The boom’s ‘epicenter:' Oil Patch hub Watford City adjusts to burgeoning population, financial questions
    WATFORD CITY — There are days, Brent Sanford said, when he struggles to wrap his head around everything happening in his hometown. Ten years...
    News/localMarch 2, 2014 - 1:25am
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