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Preserving North Dakota’s History with ScanDay

By Alex McCann Johnson / July 13, 2023

Are you a resident of North Dakota with a collection of photographs, documents, or objects that hold historical value? Would you like to contribute to preserving the rich heritage of your community? If so, we invite you to participate in ScanDay, an exciting event organized by the North Dakota State Library and sponsored by the […]

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Buffalo Trails Day

By Community Shopper / July 6, 2023

Rural North Dakota is full of fun events, carnivals, and more. Buffalo Trails Days is no exception. The annual event takes place in Epping ND and is jam-packed full with activities for both adults and kids. It’s fun for the whole family. Craft and food vendors will have their booths and tables set up, Jump-N-Fun […]

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Burke County Fair Hosts Free Main Event

By Erica Kingston / June 22, 2023

The small town of Flaxton, N.D., is gearing up for a fun-filled weekend as their annual county fair line-up kicks off this week. The Burke County fair board has been hard at work planning this year’s fair that starts on Thursday and runs through the weekend. The main events of bull riding and live music […]

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Farm to Table: An Immersive, Educational Event

By Community Shopper / June 15, 2023

By: Anna Nelson Expansive plains. Rolling hills. Beautiful badlands. This diverse – and at times, unexpected – topography of western North Dakota is home to so much more than its friendly residents; it also provides a home for a vast and vibrant agriculture industry. The region’s landscape is set apart by offering views of both […]

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Doug Burgum Throws His Hat in the Ring

By Rachel Venture / June 8, 2023

Is Current North Dakota Governor, Doug Burgum, the Answer to Both Parties’ Frustration this Election Cycle? North Dakota Governor, Doug Burgum From farm boy to billionaire to President of the United States? Doug Burgum really seems to know no limits. Having just teased out a presidential run on local news outlets, he actually started showing […]

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Hospital Auxiliary to Host 29th Annual Garden Party

By Erica Kingston / June 1, 2023

It takes many hands to provide good care. At CHI St. Alexius Health in Williston, the hospital Auxiliary is one of those facets that is continually pursuing the well-being of patients. On June 3, the hospital Auxiliary will be hosting the 29th annual Garden Party fundraiser at First Lutheran Church to raise funds for new […]

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Gift Ideas for High School Graduates

By Community Shopper / May 25, 2023

The class of 2023 soon will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. After commencement ceremonies, graduation parties will soon follow. For party guests, that means finding the right gifts for grads. Some high school graduates will continue their studies at colleges and universities. Others may pursue careers in various trades. Still, […]

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Dark Side Shares Artistry Beyond Tattoos

By Rachel Venture / May 18, 2023

My grandmother asked me when I got my first tattoo. “What are you going to do with that when you’re old and wrinkly?” to which I replied, “enjoy all the other old tattooed people.” Tattoos are fairly commonplace nowadays. In the expression of one’s life, goals or fandom, or the remembrance of those long gone, […]

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R U OK Event Helps Normalize Mental Health Discussions

By Community Shopper / May 18, 2023

ConnectUs and Deja Brew have partnered for five years to bring Williston to the “RUOK” event. Deja Brew provides coffee and other drinks as a connection where customers can “buy a drink, give a drink.” Customers can purchase their morning Cup of Joe or Sparkling Tea and receive A FREE drink to bring to a […]

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Art On The Street

By Alex McCann Johnson / May 11, 2023

Onesti Krieger is a name that is synonymous with the thriving art community in Williston, North Dakota. She has been making waves with her latest venture, Art On The Street, an event that promises to bring together the community and foster creativity. The event will be held on 4th Street West between Main St. and […]

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Train ND Workover

By Rachel Venture / May 4, 2023

It takes a special kind of ruggedness combined with intelligence to call the Bakken your home. The oilfields of the Bakken are an unforgiving workplace that can, at times, be very dangerous. Training and learning to do a job precisely is key to success in this environment. Although accidents have decreased significantly since the end […]

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Williston Strong 5k Walk/Run

By Alex McCann Johnson / April 27, 2023

The Williston Run Club is proud to present the Williston Strong 5K Walk/Run, an uplifting event designed to support the families of the children tragically affected by the accidents on April 3, 2023. Scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at Spring Lake Park in Williston, North Dakota, the event invites residents and visitors to join together […]

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