Resilient region: Southwestern North Dakota mayors weigh in on 2020, look ahead at 2021 s uphill climb
The Western Edge experienced economic drawbacks in 2020 that redefined southwestern North Dakota towns. Five southwestern mayors detail each of their cities struggles from last year and list various goals they hope to achieve moving forward. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
Driving off of Interstate Highway 94, the Dickinson Western Edge sign welcomes travelers. (Dickinson Press File Photo)
Across southwestern North Dakota, cities from Dickinson to Watford City saw firsthand the effects of 2020’s striking economic blows. Silhouettes of pumpjacks in the evening skies remained still for months showcasing the price war and a collapsing demand for oil from the Bakken Formation. Each city dealt with its own repercussions whether it was implementing a mask mandate or cutting back hours to part-time. Though the coronavirus pandemic darkened the wor
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