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Amanda Bradshaw Guitar Workshop & Concert

By Rachel Venture / February 23, 2023

With spring just around the corner, concerts and camping trips are almost within reach. Dee James was inspired by the music and poetry of Almeda Bradshaw from Huntley Montana and on a lark, James decided to reach out to Bradshaw to see if she would be willing to put on a workshop and concert for […]

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Bras for a Cause 8th Annual Gumbo Cook Off

By Rachel Venture / February 16, 2023

Cancer affects us all in one way or another. It sneaks into happy lives and finds relatives at the worst possible moment. Bras for a Cause works tirelessly to fight that ongoing battle with funds and aid to local citizens suffering from this painful disease. “We don’t just support people with breast cancer, Bras for […]

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Valentine’s for the Singles

By McKenna Walter / February 9, 2023

Valentine’s Day – dun, dun, dun! For all the singles, Valentine’s can be filled with way too much of all the couples in their lives. These couples celebrate their love, talk about their plans, and basically, unintentionally, shove it in your face that they’re in love. However, Valentine’s is about love in general, not just […]

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Death by Chocolate is the Only Way to Go

By Alex McCann Johnson / February 9, 2023

If there is one way to spend your Saturday night, being chocolate wasted is the best plan of action. TrainND Foundation is holding their first annual Death By Chocolate event at the James Memorial Art Center on February 11th, from 7 P.M. to 11 P.M. This event is one that anyone with a sweet tooth […]

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Giving Hearts Day

By Falon Justice / February 2, 2023

Giving Hearts Day is February 9th, one of the biggest giving days for North Dakota and North West Minnesota. Founded in 2008, Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Giving Hearts Day provides a platform for charities to fund their missions each year. As the longest-running giving […]

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All Fur Love

By Rachel Venture / January 26, 2023

For most Williston citizens, pets are like family. That friendly furry face greeting you every day is what makes a house a home and that reliable companionship transcends human history. Mondak Animal Rescue has been diligently working to bring pets to their furrrrrever humans in their new building since April 12, 2019. We all know […]

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Travis Anderson Trio

By Rachel Venture / January 19, 2023

The citizens of Williston have great taste in music unique to this area. From Big Band swing music to traditional Lakota drum circles, we here in Williston have the lucky ability to attract the best musicians. This Tuesday, January 24, at 7 pm, as part of the Williston Concert Association series, the Travis Anderson Trio, […]

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Preparing Your Winter Survival Kit

By McKenna Walter / January 12, 2023

Living in the Midwest has given all of us more than our fair share of winter weather and driving in that winter weather. I am not one who likes to drive in the best of conditions, and icy, snowy roads can make my anxiety skyrocket. However, being prepared is the best way I know how […]

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Slime Community

By Falon Justice / January 5, 2023

As a parent, my hatred of the slime trend is vast. Like, really, really, vast. The sticky, icky goo that hardens and stains ALL THE THINGS. My littles know that it doesn’t even come into my house. Imagine my reaction when my good friend told me about her new job at Slime Community; I was […]

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Boredom Busters in Williston, ND

By McKenna Walter / January 5, 2023

Sometimes finding stuff to do can feel impossible. However, there’s almost always something to do in Williston, ND. With the New Year, the Williston Parks and Recreation has opened their Winter/Spring Programs registration!  Kicking off the New Year for youth sports is: 3rd-6th Grade Boys Basketball: January 10th – March 9th K-6th Grade Winter Cheer […]

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Be Prepared for Any Winter Storm

By McKenna Walter / December 15, 2022

Winter storms and blizzards can be hard for anyone to handle. However, there are some things that can help everyone prepare. Whether it is surviving the physical conditions or the mental boredom from being kept inside, follow this guide to survive frigid weather. Home Preparation Having your home prepared for a winter storm is one […]

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Lights on 2nd Ave

By Heather Calkins / December 8, 2022

For the past 5 years, you may have seen and enjoyed the Lights on 2nd Ave East, but do you know the history? Well, we are here to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves! Kortni and Bryan Longwell work intensively every year for several weeks before Halloween to seemingly bring the dream of […]

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