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Sip, Give, Go Is Making an Impact in Williston
Sip, Give, Go is the brilliant execution of a food drive orchestrated by the First Lutheran Church in Williston. This heartwarming initiative is all about coming together as a community and collecting non-perishable food items to stock the local food banks. The driving force behind this effort is to ensure that the food bank shelves […]
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CHI St. Alexius Health Williston and the Mercy Medical Foundation Announce their Hometown Healing Charity Concert Featuring Clay Walker!
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston and the Mercy Medical Foundation are excited to announce the Hometown Healing Charity Concert Featuring Clay Walker, hosted by Williston Parks and Rec! “We are so excited to bring an artist of Clay Walker’s caliber to Williston! This project has been a labor of love and we are so proud […]
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Upcoming Divide County Fair Filled With Fun For Everyone
By Michelle Svangstu The county fair is a staple of fun in rural America, and Divide County fair board member Amy Shaw says this year’s fair looks to be full of exciting events for all ages. “We really wanted to bring in some new activities this year that appeal to a broader age group,” says […]
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The Williston Marathon: A Reason to Run
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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Watford City Heritage Park Season Opener
The flowers on the trees have bloomed, and all of the leaves have sprouted from their branches. Baby coyotes are yipping in the pasture and the bees are starting to pollinate the clovers popping their heads up out of the ground. Spring is in full swing, summer will be here before we know it, and […]
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The State of the City Address 2023
The State of the City address is an important part of informing the taxpayers of Williston about where their money goes. The 2023 State of the City got off to a successful start with thank you’s to Mitch Melberg for his visual display and Mayor Klug greeting attendees and citizens watching at home. Shawn Wenko […]
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Williston High School Receives National Recognition for Theatre Education Program
Williston, N.D., (April 11, 2023) – Williston High School has been honored with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre Education for its outstanding commitment in the field. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide theatre access and education to all students. Dr. […]
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WSC 2nd Annual Textbook Giveaway Underway
WILLISTON, N.D. -Williston State College is pleased to announce its upcoming textbook giveaway, which will cover up to $500 in textbook fees for eligible students who enroll in Fall 2023 courses. The drawing to determine the winner will take place Tuesday May 9, 2023, at noon. This giveaway program is designed to assist the winning […]
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CHI St. Alexius Health Scholarship
CHI St. Alexius Health Announces the sponsorship of Two Scholarship Seats for the University of Mary Nursing Program at Williston State College March 30, 2023, Williston, ND – CHI St. Alexius Health is proud to announce its partnership with Williston State College and the University of Mary nursing program by funding two seats in the […]
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WSC Welding Department Raffles Off Trailers
WILLISTON, N.D. -In a continued effort to raise funds for the Welding department, WSC student welders have again built two trailers, a 10-foot & 12-foot trailer, to be raffled off Monday May 1, 2023. This annual welding raffle has been a success year-after-year, helping to raise funds for the WSC welding Program. Last year, two […]
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Chamber, County, and WRED Partner to Host Third Legislative Forum
Williston, N.D. – The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, Williams County, and Western Region Economic Development are once again partnering to host a Legislative Forum on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the Williams County Commission Room. The 68th Legislative Assembly began in January and these forums have served as a way for the legislators to […]
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Williston All City Orchestra Concert
Music runs deep in the heart of the Bakken. From the traditional drum circles of the Lakota Nations to the nightly fiddle of a circled wagon train bound west, music has lifted the spirits of humans in these lands for milenia. Though style changes through the centuries, beat, melody and ideas of love, loss and […]
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