Williston Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of the new digital community guide. The guide is designed to attract workers. It also serves as a great resource for newcomers. The publication is located online at http://community.willistonnd.com.  Businesses are encouraged to share the link on their websites. 

Williston Herald - Public School District No. 1 is 27 days away and a referendum on building two elementary schools and a high school in Williams County Public School District No. 8 is 62 days away. Both plans would add more than 40 mills to residents' property tax bills. Click here for the numbers you need to know for the plans. 

MyNDNews.com - March is Women's History Month and KX News is spotlighting some of the women who are making big contributions to their communities including a Williston native who has moved back to her hometown to make a difference. Dr. Theresa Hegge practices at the Williston Speciality Clinic where she specializes in hand surgery, p lastic and cosmetic surgery, and p lastic and reconstructive surgery.  Read More

Williston Economic Development - Students from Williston High School fanned out into the workforce on March 12 for Job Shadow Day. One of the job shadowing sites was City Hall. City Administrator David Tuan gave Hayden Kemp and Jaydon Kvande a behind the scenes look at city government. The tour included a stop at economic development and an introduction to WED executive director Shawn Wenko. Other students job shadowed professionals in the IT industry, veterinarians, photographers, law enforcement officers, teachers and more! The project gives seniors valuable information about potential careers.

Williston Herald - There's sun in the forecast and the temperatures are above zero, so many people's minds are turning to spring. With the warm weather comes fishing, camping, boating and other outdoor activities, making it the perfect time to visit the Williston Sports and Recreation Show.  The Sports and Rec Show returns to the Raymond Family Community Center for the entire weekend, from Friday, March 15, to Sunday, March 17, and is full of activities and attractions for all ages.   Read More

Billings Gazette - There will be no 24-hour port of entry from Canada into eastern Montana starting a month from now, if the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol carries out changes announced Thursday.  The CBP website says it will reduce its hours of operation at four ports of entry on the Canada border beginning on April 14:  The Port of Raymond north of Plentywood, which is now Montana's only 24-port into Saskatchewan, would be closed midnight to 6 a.m. and the  ports of Scobey, Opheim and Morgan (north of Malta) will  operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. year round, eliminating longer summertime hours that had extended to 9 p.m.  Read More