Hazen Star News
County taxes frozen to 2016 numbers
In the midst of intense debate between the current Mercer County Commission and many of its most active criticizers, a simply matter of procedure determined the fate of the arguments involving the tax levy for the 2016 budget.
County approves tabled WRT outstanding permit
Mercer County Commissioners and representatives of West River Telecom met to discuss the commission’s decision at its previous meeting to deny a routine permit request for the time being.
Dakota Access updates emergency management board
Three representatives of Dakota Access Pipeline spoke with the Mercer County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) about progress and safety issues with the pipeline.
Oktoberfest draws out Hazen crowds
There was lots to do this weekend, and many reasons to get out and about.
Pioneer Apartments building to be rebuilt
One significant change in the plans for the new Hazen Pioneer Apartments comes even as another hurdle in launching the work is crossed.
Options proposed for Beulah flood concerns
Several ideas were thrown around at the Mercer County Water Board meeting to help determine how flood issues in western Beulah can be resolved.
Mitigation search continues for county diversion proposal
There was lots to talk about regarding Lake Shores Estates at the water board meeting, but little that can actually be done.
Long-standing businesses welcomes new owners
Saying farewell to valued businesses in a community can be bittersweet, but that feeling can be partly remedied when new businesses and new ideas come in to fill their place.
Small but strong showing for rodeo
There may only be three students from Hazen involved in rodeo this year, but those three are making a name for themselves at competition.
Area man creates model of St. Paul church
One small country church near Hazen will be permanently memorialized outside of the Knife River Care Center.
