News Release - Tri-County Regional Development Council voted at their October meeting to promote Cyrena Weeks to the Executive Director position effective December 1, 2024. Weeks, will take over for Everette Enno, who has been at TCRDC for 22 years, 18 years as the Executive Director. Weeks, born and raised in Williston spent 10 years in Bismarck working for the State of ND in Workforce Development and Economic Development & Finance and a variety of other leadership positions, and even working a 1,000-head milking operation in Milnor ND. 

News Release - Williston Basin School District #7 (WBSD7) announces the appointment of Dr. Jason Germundson as Interim Superintendent, effective January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. This appointment ensures a smooth transition of leadership while the district undertakes the process of hiring a permanent Superintendent. Dr. Germundson was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in 2024, following more than 20 years of service as Assistant Principal and Principal at Williston High School.

News Release - The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Haven Day Spa and Wellness Clinic, formerly known as Restore Wellness Spa, this Friday, January 10th at 4:30 p.m. The Haven wishes to extend their invitation to everyone interested in seeing their beautiful space, learn about their services, and see their fresh branding.

News Release - Brew Your Business Williston (BYB) marked its first anniversary on Wednesday, January 8, with a celebration at Williston State College. Attendees enjoyed complimentary coffee, cupcakes, networking bingo, and a behind-the-scenes look at the meat processing industry. sought financing, they found support through the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives’ (NDAREC) Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MILP). This program, which offers low-interest loans funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, is designed to enhance the quality of life in rural areas.

News Release - It is with immense gratitude that CHI St. Alexius Health Williston honors their 2024 Volunteers of the Month. January’s honoree, Marie Challes works in the gift shop as well as makes cards and patient room calendars for Med/Surg. February’s honoree, Sandy Hampton volunteers in the gift shop, hospice, helps with the blood drive and does anything else that needs to be done. March’s honoree Jim Stokke, vacuums the carpets for the hospital and sometimes can be found in the gift shop. April’s honoree, Liz Martin is an auxiliary member and is involved in many auxiliary events.

News Release - The Students in Technology Transfer and Research (STTAR) program provides upper- division students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with an opportunity to use their academic training and experience to address the most challenging science and technology-based problems faced by North Dakota companies.

News Release - Williams County Parks, in collaboration with the United Sportsmen of Williston and the Blacktail Dam Association, is gearing up for the 5^th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby to be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Blacktail Dam! The County Parks Department is particularly excited to host youth ages 15 and under, but all are welcome to join in on the family-friendly festivities! Although participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing pole and tackle, bait will be provided at this free event.