| Dear Williston Wire Readers, The Williston Wire is coming out a bit early this week due to Veterans Day. The City of Williston will be closed tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day. Our offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13. The public is invited to Williston's Veterans Day Program on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10:50 a.m. at the National Guard New Armory. There will be speakers, music and a light lunch. |
Stay warm and safe this weekend!
Barbara Peterson
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Tune into Coffee with Klug weekdays on KEYZ Radio
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Coffee with Williston Mayor Howard Klug is a weekday show on KEYZ News Radio. |
With all of the exciting projects taking headline space, such as the new airport, it's easy to forget Williston is also busy fixing up streets, water and sewer pipes in front of your homes. One such neighborhood in for a facelift in 2018, the Southwest neighborhood, directly between 11th and 2nd streets. Mayor Klug thanks residents for their patience. "That's exactly right. You can only do so many projects, but we're moving forward and we're going to get the whole city done, making sure we push forward for all these things," says the Mayor on his daily Coffee with Klug show on 660 KEYZ News Radio.
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City of Williston announces Opening for New Development Services Director
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News Release
 The City of Williston is seeking qualified applicants for three key positions: Development Services Director, Event and Services Coordinator and Bookmobile Librarian. Completed applications should be submitted to Chery Pierzina, City of Williston Human Resources Director.
Some deadlines may apply. For more information visit the City of Williston website or click on the following links: Development Services Director, Event & Services Coordinator, Bookmobile Librarian.
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Game Zone Arcade celebrates Ribbon Cutting
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| Game Zone Arcade celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting recently. Brad and Leisha Peterson are co-owners of the new arcade, which is located with their other businesses, Strike Zone & the Sports Den. Gamers of all ages are sure to enjoy the classics and new arcade games! Photo courtesty Williston Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Cooks on Main featured in Business Beat |
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| The Williston STAR Fund provided financial support for Cooks on Main's expansion.Check out the Cooks on Main website and Facebook page for more information about upcoming classes and promotions. |
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Cooks on Main in Williston is expanding about 2800 square feet. The business added an oil and vinegar bar, a culinary center that offers classes, and a coffee bar. With the additional space, they are able to host 2 to 3 classes a week and can range from nutrition classes, date nights, or category classes such as how to do pressure cooking. "We want our customers to be able to taste, try, and experience the product before they go home," said Angela Skogen, Cooks On Main Owner/Operator.
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Chamber Blog: Top 10 Reasons to Shop in Williston this Holiday Season
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Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Blog
by Janna Lutz, President
 Black Friday, the "official" start of the holiday shopping season, is only days away. The Chamber has kicked off this day with their holiday lights parade for 23 years! I typically like to start my holiday shopping sooner than Thanksgiving since I find the weeks before Christmas seem to fly by... This holiday season, take time to remember the buying power you have to continue to make our community stronger. Need more reasons to stay in town? See the Chamber's top ten list.
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Oil Patch Growth creates Funding Challenges
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Inside Energy
by Amy Sisk
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The Water Resource Recovery Facility was built to accommodate Williston's population growth due to the oil boom. Williston Economic Development |
The decade-long shale fracking boom in North Dakota sent the population of oil patch communities soaring. These towns beefed up their public services to accommodate all the newcomers, but this sent their finances plummeting at a time when the price of oil tanked.Now many oil patch cities are tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. They're looking for stable funding to pay back their loans while hoping all the new residents choose to stay.
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Shooting Range reopens Near Williston
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The public shooting range near Williston has been completely renovated. |
The North Dakota Game and Fish has completed work on a public shooting range near Williston. The Lewis and Clark Wildlife Management Area shooting range is 6 miles southwest of Williston and opened Nov. 2 after full renovation. It features 19 concrete shooting benches, including five at 200 yards, nine at 100 yards and five at 25 yards and for pistol/rimfire range. The shooting range is handicapped accessible and is one of five public shooting ranges on state WMAs. Other ranges are near Bismarck, Mandan, Riverdale and Wilton.
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| ND's Deer Gun Season opens Nov. 10 |
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The 2017 deer gun season opens at noon on Friday, Nov. 10. North Dakota Outdoors |
North Dakota's deer gun season opens Nov. 10 at noon, and the state Game and Fish Department cautions deer hunters to be wary of ice conditions. In some parts of the state, there are already small and mid-sized waters that show the appearance of safe ice. Even though deer might be able to make it across, it doesn't mean hunters can. Read More
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Veterans Day Program Nov. 11 in Williston
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Williston Economic Development
 The public is invited to a Veterans Day program on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the National Guard New Armory in Williston. The program will begin at 10:50 a.m. A light lunch will be served following the program.
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NDDOT seeks input on Proposed Active and Public Transportation Plan Nov. 14 in Williston
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| The NDDOT is seeking public input on plans to improve and expand the state's trail system and much more. |
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A Public Open House will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Williston City Library (1302 Davidson Drive, Williston, ND 58801). The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide input on ND Moves, a statewide active and public transportation plan for North Dakota. The plan will review and identify existing and emerging needs and recommend strategies for the future of biking, walking, rolling, and transit across the state. Read More
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ND Hwy 1804 Construction to break after Thanksgiving
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News Release
 Construction on ND Hwy 1804 east of Williston will be winding down during the winter months. Construction will continue through the week of Thanksgiving and then will be suspended until next spring. During the project, crews have been working to widen the roadway and add turn lanes and shoulders. Read More
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| MonDak Ag Research Summit Nov. 15 in Sidney |
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by Chris Simon
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The City of Williston is sponsoring the MonDak Ag Research Summit. The event is free and open to the public. |
Some heavy hitting experts in agriculture are gathering under one roof next week in Sidney, brought together by The Eastern Ag Research Center in Sidney, The NDSU Williston Research Center and the Northern Plains Ag Research Lab in Sidney for an Ag informational summit. Dr Claire Keen says the roster is chocked full of interesting topics such as Crop Diseases, Invasive weeds and a variety of discussion panels. Read More MonDak Ag Reseach Summit brochure
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| Upcoming Williston Events |
11/09 Business After Hours
Join the Chamber at Red Rock Ford from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for Business After Hours.
11/14 Williston City Commission
The commission meets at 6 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall.
11/16 Real Deals on Home Décor Ribbon Cutting
The Chamber ambassadors will hold a ribbon cutting for Real Deals at its new location at 9 a.m.
11/17 Eggs and Issues with Ron Ness
RSVP today for the Chamber's Eggs and Issues to be held from 7:30-9 a.m. at TrainND Northwest. The program will feature the North Dakota Petroleum Council president Ron Ness.
11/24 Holiday Lights Parade
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Holiday Lights Parade. The parade runs from the New Armory to Harmon Park beginning at 6 p.m. All float entries must be lighted. For more information contact the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-577-6000.
11/25 Small Business Saturday
Nov. 25 is the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Shoppers are encouraged to buy goods and services from their locally owned independent retailers.
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The Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive
The 2017 Holiday Lights Drive will feature about 60 lighted displays and numerous activity nights such as Photos With Santa, Craft Nights, Science Guy Nights and more. For more information contact the Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau at 701-774-9041.
12/02 Free Pictures with Santa
Santa is coming to CHI St. Alexius Health Williston! Bring the kids to have their picture taken with Mr. Clause from 1-3 p.m.
12/08 Williston Economic Development Holiday Open House
Celebrate the Christmas season at 113 4th Street East from 5-8 p.m. There will be refreshments, hors d'oevres and door prizes.
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| Upcoming Williston Events |
11/17 Williston Petroleum Banquet
Tickets for the banquet may be purchased and reserved online. The featured guest speaker will be Congressman Kevin Cramer.
12/5 Williston Basin Chapter API monthly meeting
The meeting will be held at the Grand Williston Hotel in the Lewis & Clark/Roosevelt Room beginning with the social at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
05/22-23 Energy Exposition
The 2018 Energy Exposition will be celebrating 19 years as the Rocky Mountain's longest running energy trade exhibition. The event will take place at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colorado. Reserve booth space today.
Energy Exposition
The Summer 2018 event will be held at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.
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