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Ray Garden Provides for Food Pantry

By Erica Kingston / July 20, 2023

Eric Viall stands next to the Ray community garden that provides for the local food pantry. Photo by Erica Kingston The plot on the corner of Score Street and Third Avenue in Ray, N.D. looks like a typical garden. The potato plant’s purple buds are blooming and the pumpkin vines are rapidly expanding. But this […]

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Community Garden Project Near Completion

By Erica Kingston / July 13, 2023

On a little piece of land on the corner of East Dakota Parkway and East Highland Drive in Williston, garden boxes have been built and filled, water hydrants are in place and the landscaping is shaping up. The only item left to complete this project: local gardeners. Over the course of four years, the Williston […]

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Sandstrom Headed to National High School Finals Rodeo

By Erica Kingston / July 6, 2023

Sidney competes in the Reined Cow Horse event on her horse, Benny. Photo Credit: Craig Maley A single pickup and horse trailer were parked at the Ray Rodeo Arena on a late mid-week morning. Three pups rested in the shade of the truck while Sidney Sandstrom and her horse Benny worked in the dusty, warm […]

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Firework Safety Tips and Burn Restrictions

By Erica Kingston / June 29, 2023

The Fourth of July is upon us as the burgers and brats are prepared, coolers filled and fireworks purchased for a weekend of celebration. Fireworks are a tradition stemming from America’s very first Independence Day. As exciting as they are to set off and watch, safety must be in the forefront to ensure a safe and […]

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How to Bring Beneficial Bees Back

By Community Shopper / June 22, 2023

Unlike their wasp and yellow-jacket cousins, honeybees and bumblebees are much more docile and content to hop from bloom to bloom without paying humans any mind. (Adobe Stock) Bees, birds and butterflies play integral roles in pollinating many of the crops humans rely on for sustenance. The National Pollinator Garden Network, through the National Wildlife […]

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Fort Buford Historic Site: A Living Testimony to the Military Heritage of the Midwest

By Community Shopper / June 15, 2023

Photo Source: https://www.ndtourism.com/williston/history/forts/fort-buford-state-historic-site WILLISTON, ND- Fort Buford State Historic Site is a revered landmark that preserves the illustrious history of the Midwest. Named after Civil War hero General Jon Buford, it was established in June 1866 by the 13th U.S. Infantry as a strategic military outpost at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. […]

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Gathering the Community at Harmon Park

By Alex McCann Johnson / June 8, 2023

Harmon Park, located centrally in the heart of Williston, ND, holds a special place in the community’s heart. With its calming scenery, diverse amenities, and vibrant events, this park serves as a testament to the power of community and the importance of taking care of shared spaces. From its well-maintained playgrounds, picnic areas, and tennis […]

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The Williston Marathon: A Reason to Run

By Alex McCann Johnson / June 1, 2023

On Saturday, June 3rd, the city of Williston will be hosting its very first marathon event, the Williston Marathon. Taking place at the XWA Airport, this exciting race is set to kick off at 6:30 AM. The marathon is the brainchild of race directors Hugh Kuchta and Janessa Storlie, who have worked tirelessly to bring […]

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Miss ND Celebrates 75th Diamond Anniversary in June

By Community Shopper / May 25, 2023

WILLISTON, ND: The Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization, Inc. is excited to announce plans for the 75th Diamond Anniversary Competition and Events in June in Williston. While this is the 75th Anniversary of the organization, it’s the 37th year the competition has been held in Williston. To celebrate the 75th Diamond Anniversary, Forever Miss North […]

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Williston’s Own, Vivian Kalmik

By Falon Justice / May 11, 2023

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”

By Falon Justice / May 4, 2023

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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72 Years of Serving Williston with Quality Appliances and Televisions

By Alex McCann Johnson / April 27, 2023

Established in 1951, Ekblad’s has been a part of the Williston community for an impressive 72 years. This family-owned business has its roots in the very foundation of the city, having evolved alongside the progress of technology and the growth of the local population. With a legacy that spans generations, Ekblad’s continues to thrive by […]

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