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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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A tribute to Simon and Garfunkel by The Everly Set
The award-winning singer/songwriter duo of Sean Altman and Jack Skuller celebrate the best-selling team with humor, charm, energy, and supercharged 2-part harmonies. Sean and Jack lead the audience on a journey through Simon Garfunkel’s teenage roots, their early folk act, the success of the duo, and the best of Paul Simon’s solo career. Some of […]
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2023 Williston Bridal Expo
Most of you know that Bridal is near and dear to my heart. Every aspect of a wedding makes my wee heart leap, from my days of helping with event coordination to my wedding and finally to my epic experience as the owner of Bride to Be. Wedding planning is a big undertaking, and Williston […]
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Williston Sports & Rec Show
It’s the most beautiful time of the year for those who love boats, RVs, ATVs, grills, golf carts, and more. The 36th Annual Sport &Recreation Show will be hosted by the Williston Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) at the Raymond Family Community Center March 17-19, 2023. With an average of 3000 adults attending each year, […]
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Williston Basin School District 7 Fast Facts
With the upcoming Middle School Reconfiguration Public Forum coming up this week (and next), I wanted to share a bit of information from the Long-Term Facilities Planning Report, School Board Presentation, held May 3, 2022, and Presented by Consultant Dr. Jeffrey M. Schatz. General Guiding Principles for Making Decisions about Facility Needs (as found in […]
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