| D ear Williston Wire Readers, The City of Williston will be closed Nov. 23-24 for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Monday, Nov. 27. We wish all of our readers a safe and happy holiday with friends and family! |
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Holiday Lights Parade Nov. 24 in Williston
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| The public is invited to the Holiday Lights Parade and Lighting of Harmon Park on Friday, Nov. 24 in Williston. |
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The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 23rd Annual Holiday Lights Parade on Friday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. along Main Street in Downtown Williston. Following the parade, the holiday lights at Harmon Park will be turned on by Williston Parks & Recreation Department. The community is invited to walk through the park to view the lights at 7 p.m.
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FedEx, Real Deals celebrate Ribbon Cuttings
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Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
 FedEx Express and Real Deals on Home Décor celebrated ribbon cuttings at their new locations recently in Williston. FedEx Express is now located at 8923 Oil Ave. The new Ship Center has a spacious lobby and improved shop area. Meanwhile, Real Deals has nearly tripled its retail space at its new location at 2124 2nd Ave. W. The business, owned by Wendy Gendreau, offers a wide selection of home décor, furniture, wall art, floral and clothing in its RD Boutique. The ribbon cuttings were hosted by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
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Fresh Palate, Links of North Dakota open on Main Street
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Williston Economic Development
Two businesses are celebrating milestones in Downtown Williston this week. Fresh Palate held the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location. The retail store has moved from the upper level to street level in the Downtown Plaza. Fresh Palate is located near Cuiginis, Shepherd's Garden and G and G Pharmacy. Meanwhile, the Links of North Dakota has opened a seasonal golf shop in the former Vanity site. The store has golf clubs, apparel, accessories and season passes for your gift giving needs.
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Rugby Homes and RVs relocates to former Coates RV Site
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Roundup
 Rugby Homes & RV Center has expanded into the former Coates RV location at 321 Gate Avenue in Williston. Owners Gary and Kevin Kirchofner are excited about the opportunity to offer full sales, parts and service to current and potential RV owners. The family owned company based in Rugby, ND has had a satellite lot in Williston for 11 years. "Coates RV was a full fledged dealer and with them leaving, we saw an opportunity to extend what we started in the past," Gary Kirchofner said. Read More
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New Christmas Lights for Downtown Williston; Shop Small Saturday Nov. 25
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| The Williston Downtowners Association has raised funds for new Christmas decorations. Williston Economic Development |
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Christmas Lights will twinkle brightly along Main Street throughout the holiday season this year. Thanks to six very generous donations, the Williston Downtowners Association was able to facilitate the purchase of new lighted holiday decorations on the lampposts on Main Street. Downtown businesses work extra hard to decorate their windows and bring the warmth inside with festive décor throughout stores and the WDA is doing its part by spreading the warmth outside. Read More
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| Hagan First Graders earn Pizza Party with Mayor Klug for Cleaning Up Williston |
Williston Herald
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| Williston Mayor Howard Klug enjoyed a pizza party with Hagan Elementary students who earned the honor by helping clean up Williston. Williston Herald |
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It wasn't exactly a traditional Thanksgiving feast.
There was a re-telling of the first Thanksgiving, sure, but there was pizza instead of turkey. But no matter what was on the menu, there was plenty of thankfulness to go around. The students in Megan Breeding's first-grade class at Hagan Elementary were thankful for the pizza. And Williston Mayor Howard Klug was thankful for the work the students had done during Clean Up Williston Day on Oct. 14. Read More
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| St. Joseph's Elementary Students tour City of Williston Offices |
Williston Herald
Fourth graders from St. Joseph's Catholic Elementary School toured the City of Williston on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The students visited City Hall, the Center for Development and Williston Public Works. The fourth graders told Williston Economic Development executive director Shawn Wenko to recruit a Taco Belle, Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A to Williston.
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Coffee with Klug: Williston Mayor honors Longtime Librarian Debbie Slais
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KEYZ Radio
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| The Williston Community library is saying farewell to longtime librarian Debbie Slais this month. |
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On this Thanksgiving week, we honor those who have given much of themselves to help others, and Mayor Howard Klug of Williston wants as many as possible to stop by the Williston Community Library this short work week and say goodbye and thank you to retiring librarian Debbie Slais who has not yet pinpointed her last day, instead is hanging on to help her replacement in transition.
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Williston Basin API honors Biberdorf with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Williston Herald
by Renee Jean
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Kathy Neset congrats Wayne Biberdorf on earning the API Lifetime Achievement award on Friday, Nov. 17. Williston Herald |
His most recent work played a pivotal role in North Dakota's Oil Patch, helping communicate serious needs across a 240-mile divide.
Wayne Biberdorf, who was most recently the state's oil impact coordinator, was the Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute's 2017 selection for a Lifetime Achievement award. The honor was presented during the association's annual awards banquet Friday night, along with a host of other awards and recognitions. Rep. Kevin Cramer, who has long been a champion of national energy security, was the event's keynote speaker. Biberdorf, in accepting the award, struck a humble note. Read More
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City of Williston Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 29
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Williston Economic Development
 The public is invited to the third annual City of Williston Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the corner of 26th St. and 2nd Ave. W. The Tracy Lutz family donated the tree to the City of Williston while Williston Public Works, Borsheim Crane and Basin Trucking cut the tree down, moved it and set it up at its new location.
Pictured are Williston Mayor Howard Klug and his wife Melanie at the 2016 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Williston Economic Development
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Construction begins on New Grain Elevator in Bowbells
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News Release
Pipeline Foods LLC, the first U.S.-based supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on non-GMO and organic food and feed, today announced it is building a new state-of-the-art grain terminal in Bowbells, North Dakota. Pre-winter construction is underway in preparation for a late summer opening in 2018. The Bowbells project complements three other recent elevator acquisitions in
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Saskatchewan.
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ND supports Federal Legislature for Online Sales Tax Collections
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AP
North Dakota could level the playing field between online retailers and brick and mortar businesses should any federal changes to sales tax collection be made. North Dakota is among several states to have joined South Dakota in pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider if retailers should be required to collect sales taxes in a state where they're not physically located. If a court ruling is made or federal law passes, North Dakota is ready to act, the Bismarck Tribune reported. The Legislature passed a measure in its latest session that would permit the tax department to immediately require online retailers to collect sales tax, should federal law change. Read More
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| Upcoming Williston Events |
11/24 Holiday Lights Parade
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Holiday Lights Parade! The parade will run from the New Armory to Harmon Park beginning at 6 p.m.
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.
11/29 City of Williston Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The annual lighting of the City of Williston Christmas tree will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 2nd Ave. W. and 26th St. The public is invited to attend.
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 |
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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