Flaxton News

"We are open because my community made the miracle for us," said a thankful Mireya Hernandez, new operator of the Flaxton cafe, Claire De Lune Cafe.

Thursday, June 19, 2008 "We are open because my community made the miracle for us," said a thankful Mireya Hernandez, new operator of the Flaxton cafe, Claire De Lune Cafe.

Petro Resources Corp., Houston, reports the completion of the drilling phase of its first horizontal well at its East Flaxton Madison project in Renshaw County, North Dakota.

Roland DeLong, 66, Garrison, died of cancer on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at his home under the loving care of hospice.

Revenue was $3,158,001 compared to $850,028 for the same period in 2007. This increase is the result of increased production and higher commodity prices.

“Well, I guess if anything I would take with me would be the memories.”

It's one of the casualties in our ever-shrinking rural communities. This Sunday, the people of Flaxton will bid adieu to another place of worship... United Lutheran Church. via KXMD-TV Williston

Two shall become one...and so it was with Ebenezer and Emmanuel Lutheran when they merged to become known as United Lutheran Church, Flaxton, North Dakota. via CNDNEWS

Aufforth retires as postmaster Herman Aufforth, who has been the cheerful Bowbells postmaster, officially retired on Nov. via CNDNEWS

Herman Aufforth, who has been the cheerful Bowbells postmaster, officially retired on Nov. via CNDNEWS

With Carla Williams Western Stars & Stripes purchases Liberty Tax in Williston, New Town Western Stars & Stripes Inc. via Minot Daily News

“We've had a recent change in government that has thrown us for a loop, but I'm optimistic the new government will respond well.”

Marvin Baker/MDN Carpio farmer Aaron Johnson rolls through Foxholm Wednesday on U.S. Highway 52. via Minot Daily News

“September 11th changed everything”

The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, changed the way we live and forced authorities to improve methods of securing the homeland. via KMOT-TV Minot

“It`s not like the southern border, but it is patrolled”

North Dakotans are known for being friendly, trusting people, but with neighbors to the North very close by, it might be a dangerous situation. via KMOT-TV Minot

“We need to get out of here, this doesn't look good.”

Jay Hass of Bowbells enjoyed a once in a lifetime hunt for a moose Monday, Oct. 8. He sacked a 900 lb. via CNDNEWS

Explosion takes life of oil field worker near Flaxton An oil site accident, Thursday, Oct. via CNDNEWS

An oil crew worker was killed in a tanker explosion Thursday morning about three miles north of Flaxton, according to Burke County Sheriff Barry Jager. via Williston Daily Herald

Burke County authorities have identified a man killed in an explosion and fire at an oil field site north of Flaxton. via KMOT-TV Minot

One man is dead after an oil well fire broke out this morning in Burke County. Officials with the Burke County Sheriff's Department say the fire broke out at about 8:45 this morning. via KXMB-TV Bismarck