Williston Economic Development - If there is one thing that gets Roger Brooks excited, it's talking about creating, promoting and activating destinations. The City of Williston invited the popular keynote speaker to town to take a fresh look at Main Street and share his ideas and advice. Brooks, who has worked with more than 1,500 communities, organizations and private businesses worldwide; recognized some bright spots, noted some shortfalls and offered a lot of suggestions. Read More  

MyNDNow.com - More food options could be coming soon to Williston. "It's a little overwhelming to think of all the choices, all the opportunity that would open up being in the city," says Daisy Burgara, owner of Tacos La Mexicana. The current city ordinance limits the operation of food trucks to events sponsored by the city, fair, or CVB. The regulations have been in place since 2012. "Our goal even though we're looking to accommodate new businesses in a mobile fashion, will be to continue maintaining transportation networks so there's no impact to safety, no impact to traffic," says city administrator, David Tuan.  Read More     Williston Herald: Mobile Food Truck Vendors anxious to being operating in Williston

Congratulations to Deja Brew on its ribbon cutting and grand opening on Wednesday, June 13! The coffee kiosk  is owned by Sally Abernethy and managed by Jody & Addison Cymbaluk. Deja Brew is a drive through coffee kiosk, offering coffee, tea, smoothies, breakfast, and more. The new business is located at 512 Main Street.

News Release -  Born in the heart of the Williston Basin, Roughneck Coffee launches to serve and celebrate people of the oil and gas industry.  We currently have two specialty roasted coffees. Frac Fuel is our light roast with notes of milk chocolate and caramel and the lighter roast provides a bit more boost of caffeine. Shale Shaker is our dark roast blend with a bold, smooth flavor.  Visit the

NewsDakota.com - Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) will be meeting and connecting with state individuals during the summer conference in Jamestown June 19-21. Business Development Director Corry Shevlin says the EDND holds two conferences each year with one in the summer and the other in the fall. Read More

News Release - The North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center (WREC) will showcase dryland agronomy and horticulture at its annual field day July 11 and host an irrigation field day July 12. The WREC is 4.5 miles west of Williston on U.S. Highway 2. The July 11 event begins with registration at 3 p.m. CDT. The dryland crop tour starts at 4 p.m. Read More     WREC Dryland Field Day Poster     WREC Nesson Field Day Poster

News Release - This survey is open to women of all ages living in Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Dunn, McKenzie, Mountrail, Stark, & Williams Counties as well as Fort Peck and Fort Berthold. Responses from women will help us gain an understanding of women's health in your community. Your voice matters! Participate today! This survey closes on July 31, 2018.   More Information     Survey Link