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WILLISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dear Williston Wire Readers,
Shawn and Barb attended the EDND Summer Conference in Bottineau this week. The three-day event featured experts on workforce and business development in North Dakota.
This week we are featuring Danielle Mickelson's presentation. We'll have more stories in future Willison Wire issues.
Shawn, Ann, Barb and Brenda
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Rolla Entrepreneur shares Farmers Market Expertise at EDND Summer Conference
Williston Economic Development - Looking to start or expand a Farmers Market in your town? Look to Rolla JDA Danielle Mickelson for everything you need to know! Mickelson was a guest speaker at the EDND Summer Conference on June 16 in Bottineau. Read More
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Bird Scooters arrive in Williston
Williston Herald - Have you heard about the Bird? Bird Scooters, that is. Bird is the word when it comes to ride-sharing in larger cities, and now the scooters have finally landed in Williston. Steve Simard is handling the distribution of the electric scooters, which will be available throughout the community to rent via an app, with riders paying a per-minute fee. Read More
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Clark to be named New Williston Fire Chief
660 KEYZ News Radio - Speaking exclusively with 660 KEYZ News Radio Thursday, Williston Mayor Howard Klug said he is throwing his support behind Operations Chief Matthew Clark to lead the Williston Fire Department as its next Fire Chief. “We’re going to promote [from] within. We’re going to offer the job to Operations Chief Matt Clark,” said Klug. Read More
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Vantis receives State Funds for Expansion
to Eastern North Dakota
DL-Online - The North Dakota Legislature has tabbed $20 million for Vantis, the state’s unmanned aircraft systems network, to expand its capabilities to Cass, Grand Forks and Traill counties in the eastern part of the state. Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, alongside Vantis Executive Director Nick Flom, announced the funding Thursday, June 10, at the Grand Farm just south of Fargo. Read More
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North Dakota still ranks Second in Oil Production
Williston Herald - North Dakota is still the No. 2 oil producer in the nation, but only just, according to the latest figures from New Mexico for oil production, North Dakota Pipeline Authority Justin Kringstad said Monday, June 14, during the state’s monthly oil production report. The latest figures from New Mexico show 1.051 million barrels per day production for the month of March. North Dakota reported 1.108 million barrels per day in March. Read More
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McKenzie County to help fund New Birthing Unit
in Watford City
McKenzie County Farmer - Twenty-five years after the last baby was delivered at the McKenzie County Hospital, the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. (MCHS) is hoping to have its new birthing unit open and operational by November. “We’re bucking a national trend,” Dan Kelly, MCHS Chief Executive Officer told the McKenzie County commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, as he requested $1.52 million to help fund a new C-section unit next to its obstetrics ward. For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer
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Bergstrom crowned 2021 Miss North Dakota
660 KEYZ News Radio - Still reeling from capturing the crown on Saturday, June 12, Miss North Dakota 2021 Reyna Bergstrom paid a visit Tuesday to the 660 KEYZ Newsroom to talk about her win, perseverance, her social impact platform, and being the oldest contestant on record for North Dakota. Read More
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Upcoming Williston Events |
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Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.
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WABA Golf Tournament
The Western Area Builders Association is holding its annual golf tournament at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Register today! Registration
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Diabetes Support Cooking Class
Join CHI St. Alexius Health Williston for a free diabetes support cooking class at the ARC. Space is limited so register today at 701-713-3929.
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1 Million Cups Williston
Join the Chamber and WED at Smiling Moose Deli at 8:30 a.m. for presentations from Pronghorn Well Service and Smiling Moose! Learn how they started, expanded and survived the pandemic. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.
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Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids activities and more!
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston Chamber Boom Crawl
This is a city-wide pub crawl. Get out your ugly Christmas sweaters & Santa costumes for the Christmas In July-themed event. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 to participate.
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Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids activities and more!
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston City Commission
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall.
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Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids activities and more!
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Main Street Market
Shop for homegrown foods and/or homemade goods Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm. at the Hedderich's Lot in Downtown Williston.
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Williston Chamber Boom Crawl
This is a city-wide pub crawl. The theme is So Totally 90's. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 to participate.
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NDPC Teacher Education Seminar
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation hosts the seminar for educators to learn about the oil industry. More information
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NDPC Summer Social
The event will be held in Medora, ND.
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API Golf Tournament
Join the API at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Williston and the Links of North Dakota in Ray for the two-day tournament. More information
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Bakken Rocks Cookfest
There will be games and activities for kids, giveaways, live music and much more in Arnegard, ND. More information
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Bakken Classic Fishing Derby
The tournament will be held at the 4 Bears Casino Marina in New Town, ND. More information
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Bakken Rocks Cookfest
There will be games and activities for kids, giveaways, live music and much more in New Town, ND. More information
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ND Oil PAC Golf Tournament
The annual fundraising golf tournament will be held at the Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora, ND. More information
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API September Meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at a place yet to be announced. More information
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API October Meeting
The meeting will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at a place yet to be announced. More information
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Williston Petroleum Banquet
The annual celebration of industry achievements will be held at The Well on the Williston State College campus. More information
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