Williston Herald - The Northern Plains UAS Test Site conducted demonstration flights at the former Sloulin Field International Airport as part of the state’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems network. Williston officials joined team members from Northern Plains and Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft systems network, at the former Sloulin Field hangar for the demonstration. “It’s a pretty historic day for Williston,” said Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko. Read More

KEYZ Radio: Drone Demonstration held in Williston

News Release - During the month of October, North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 47,574 passenger boardings which amounts to 47% of the passengers that the airports experienced during the same month last year. This is also the highest monthly demand in airline passengers that North Dakota has experienced since the pandemic began last Spring. Read More

Williston Economic Development - WED has released Episode 4 from Season 3 of its Williston Works Podcast. The show features the owner of Anna's Groom Room, Anna Denton. Click on the arrow above to watch the podcast and learn how Denton has expanded her startup dog grooming business.

UND Today - Research engineers in UND’s Institute for Energy Studies have been working with Wellspring Hydro for four years on a process that extracts valuable chemicals from wastewater produced by the oil and gas industry in North Dakota’s Bakken shale formation. The Williston-based company plans to build a facility – a rendering of which is above – in Williams County that will provide 60 jobs and tax revenue for the state and county. (Image courtesy Wellspring Hydro) Read More

News Release - The Western Area Builders Association has announced its 2020 award winners: Bob Horab of McCody Concrete, Builders Engaging Associate Member; JoAnn Callahan of RE/MAX Bakken Realty, Associate of the Year; Matt Lierz of FCI Constructors, Inc., Builder of the Year; and Ann Kvande of Williston Economic Development, Affiliate of the Year. Pictured are Ken Callahan WABA President, Ann Kvande AOTY winner, and Crystal Monson WABA Executive Officer.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) application will begin on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. CST and will close on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. CST. “As we continue to navigate and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of North Dakota remains committed to finding solutions to help alleviate the impacts on businesses while mitigating the spread of disease,” Gov. Doug Burgum said. Read More

News Release – Santa’s visit to CHI St. Alexius Health will look a little bit different this year. Visitor restrictions are still in place at the hospital but we still want to give back to the community with a bit of holiday spirit! On Saturday, December 5^th CHI St. Alexius Health will be holding a Virtual Santa Visit in lieu of their annual photos with Santa event they hold at the hospital for the community. Read More