News Release - We invite you to the open house for the Williston Basin Career & Technical Center and Del Easton Alternative High School on Tuesday, September 10, at 6:00 PM. The facility is located on the north side of Williston High School at door 18. The Williston Basin CTE Center and Del Easton High School will officially open its doors on the first day of school, August 21, 2024. Designed to prepare students for success in emerging careers, the center features cutting-edge facilities and forward-thinking programs, making it a hub for educational excellence in the region. This project is made possible by a grant from the ND CTE Capital Projects Fund, along with matching donations from generous community partners.

KUMV-TV - Change is in the air at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Williston. Last year’s sixth graders would normally be off to the middle school, but now seventh grade is taught there for the first time. “It feels amazing to connect with all the people and be grateful to be at the church,” said Maci Hanson. The 10 seventh-grade students, along with fifth and sixth graders, now walk and learn with different teachers for different subjects, similar to a middle school setting.

McKenzie County Farmer - McKenzie County Farmer - Alexander Public School (APS) District Superintendent Leslie Bieber recently announced that the APS School Board approved the districts long-awaited school expansion project. The Farmer first covered this expansion project in January 2023. It was reported at the time, that the school district had a student enrollment growth of 550 percent over the previous 15 years, with one-third of that growth occurring between 2018-2023.

Minot Daily News - The 8th Annual Drone Camp for Kids immersed 65 students from 5th to 12TH grade in the world of drones and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Tioga Area Economic Development, in partnership with Enel Green Power North America, sponsored the camp Aug. 10-11.

McKenzie County Farmer - Isn’t it high time that Watford City has its own radio station? We’re excited to announce that AM1090 “The Flag” is moving from Tioga to Watford City. Our “Window on Main” studio will soon be under construction inside the offices of the McKenzie County Farmer at 109 Main Street North. This will allow us to provide more local news, weather and sports coverage for listeners in Northwest North Dakota and Northeast Montana. We will launch a program called “Watford City Wednesday” soon, which will be all about giving voice to our bustling city and region. Watch the pages of “The Farmer” for more details in the coming weeks.

News Release - ILT Academy invites entrepreneurs to an exciting workshop sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Commerce to boost your business! Join us on Monday, August 26th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The ARC for an engaging session designed to help you elevate your ideas and grow your business. ILT Academy trains entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, locations and populations to create thriving 21st century businesses, through its one-of-a-kind virtual learning and community building platform.

News Release - Shane Feldman, acclaimed by the White House, Prime Minister of Canada, and the United Nations, is a leading expert in community leadership and team culture. Featured by Oprah, Forbes, and A&E, Shane's "Leadership Passport" framework and the global COUNT ME IN movement offers transformative strategies for enhancing engagement and retention. Don’t miss the chance to hear from this influential speaker and learn how to foster thriving communities and workplaces. Register now for the Main Street Summit, taking place August 27-29 in Watford City!