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Back to School BBQ
The first day of school has finally arrived, and the Williston Community Builders are super excited to invite you to their annual Back 2 School BBQ at Davidson Park! The fabulous American Legion Edgar M. Boyd Post 37 guys will be grilling up mouth-watering burgers and hotdogs for everyone to enjoy, with chips and water […]
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History Awaits at Williston Basin Airshow
Today was a good, good day! As most of you know, the Williston Basin International Airport and Overland Aviation will host the Williston Basin Airshow tomorrow, Saturday, August 19th, at the airport. I was lucky to snag a quick ride on B-25 “Miss Mitchell” with my media friends this afternoon. It was a bit warm, […]
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Little Mo Writers Workshop
Little Mo Writers workshop is a program that was initially initiated by Humanities North Dakota as a virtual workshop during the pandemic. They recognized that aspiring writers in underserved communities could benefit from extra inspiration and guidance, so they established this workshop to assist them. Humanities North Dakota is partnering with The James Memorial Art […]
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Making Dirty Clean
Village Laundry is a family-owned business that has been a vital part of the community since it was purchased by the Hill Family in 2008. What started with a coin laundromat as a side business quickly evolved into Bubba’s Bubbles Laundry and Car Wash and the “New” Village Laundry: a commercial drop-off laundry built in […]
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Williston’s Own, Vivian Kalmik
2023 Williston Band Day Parade Marshall, Vivian Kalmik Band Day is a multi-generation event predating World War II. It has evolved over the years as Williston has grown and changed. The earliest reference found to date of Band Dayin Williston was a 1927 newsprint article, which gives Band Day a 96-year history. Hundreds of student […]
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Paddlefish: A North Dakota “Dinosaur”
Shannon Kobzina, Williston ND. May 1st 2022 “I am ‘the net’!” It’s the most wonderful time of May; Paddlefish season is here!! Paddlefish snagging with a valid tag is legal from May 1 through May 21. The open area includes the Yellowstone River in North Dakota, and the Missouri River west of the US Highway […]
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Poppin’ for a Pool
Movie theatre popcorn has got to be one of the most amazing snacks, and The Grand Theatre in Williston makes the best!! When the folks at The Grand reached out to the Williston Community Builders inquiring about how they could help fundraise for their outdoor pool project, Williston Water World, the idea of Poppin for […]
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Williston Concert Association Announces It’s Early Membership Drive for the 2023-2024 Season!!!
Williston Concert Association announces its Early Membership drive for the 2023-2024 season!!! Bonus Concert “Beginnings: Tribute to the Music of Chicago” will be held for new members on May 1, 2023. Beginnings is an NYC-based 7-piece band dedicated to playing the great music of the band Chicago. Grounded on a rock-solid rhythm section, headlined by […]
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11th Annual Home & Garden Show
This weekend the Western Area Builders Association will be holding its 11th annual Home and Garden Show at the Raymond Family Community Center here in Williston. This yearly event showcases local businesses in the construction and home improvement industry. If you’re in the market for new siding, gutters, roofing, or home remodeling, this is the […]
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2023 Spring Tree and Garden Workshop
The North Dakota State University Extension Office – Williams County and the City of Williston Forestry Department are holding the 2023 Spring Tree and Garden Workshop Saturday, April 15th. I had the opportunity to chat with Kelly Leo (the NDSU Extension-Williams County Agent) about the details of the upcoming workshop. Numerous experts and gurus will […]
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Middle School Reorganization
It’s fair to say that we have all recently had conversations about the Williston Basin School District #7’s plans for the Middle School Reorganization. Now, I am writing this as a general citizen, with information found on the school district’s website and from the School Board Meeting (available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Bcc0yZq93Rk?feature=share). First things first, […]
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Casino Night
This weekend the Teton Booster Club will wrap up its 2023 Raffle with its Annual Casino Night! The Grand Prize is a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Altitude 4 x 4, with second place receiving $5000 in cash and rounding out the top 3 prizes, is a Traeger Ironwood Series 885 Pellet Grill Package! Fourth place through […]
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