Williston Economic Development - The Williston City Commission has awarded up to $679,000 in STAR Fund incentives to five business at its meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The projects included Car Tunz, Conlin’s Furniture, Fisher Orthodontics, Light of Christ Lutheran Church and the Williston Volunteer Honor Guard. Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko says the STAR Fund is on a record setting pace so far this year. Read More

Williston Economic Development - – Williston Economic Development (WED) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have added six more businesses to their “21 in 2021” campaign. The goal of the 12-month promotion is to assist 21 small business projects in 2021. “Our goal was to help seven new businesses, seven business expansions and seven quality of life projects in the community,” explains Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko. “We probably should have said 42 in 21 because we are halfway to reaching our goal right now, just within the first four months of the year.” Read More

KUMV-TV - Covid numbers in and around Williams County are now low, which is allowing CHI St. Alexius to transition their respiratory clinic into a regular walk-in clinic. The focus of it is to provide a safe, timely, and less expensive option to seek medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries. Read More

KXNet - As the warm weather creeps in, one Williston woman intends to serve up some cold, sweet drinks. The Soda Shack opened earlier this week serving various flavors over shaved ice. The shack is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekly and is located in the Ace Hardware parking lot. Read More

KEYZ Radio - News Radio caught up with Williston Economic Director Shawn Wenko for a look at the many recipients of April STAR Fund dollars. In total, 11 businesses/organizations were approved for funding during Tuesday night’s city commission meeting. Read More

Williston Herald - Sanford Health’s Bismarck region President and CEO Dr. Michael LeBeau visited the future site of Sanford’s new clinic in Williston, and shared his thoughts on what the Sanford’s presence will do for health care in the region. LeBeau met with Williston city leaders and Senator John Hoeven at the former Sloulin Field airport, future home to Williston Square. Read More

News Release - During a month that marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic started to severely impact air travel; North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 72,504 airline passenger boardings. This is an increase of almost 22,000 passengers from the previous month of February as Spring travel in North Dakota begins to take off. Read More

Roundup - Cape Air presented their new Tecnam P2012 Traveller planes to the public at the Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport on April 7. The new planes will replace the airline's current fleet of Cessna 402s. The first commercial flight from the Sidney Airport took place April 9. Read More

McKenzie County Farmer - The Watford City Airport has officially closed its runway for all air traffic as it undergoes its second and final phase of the largest reconstructive makeover it has ever seen. “We’re going from a 4,400-foot to a 6,550-foot runway,” says Luke Taylor, airport manager, of the $24.124 million project. For the full story, subscribe to the McKenzie County Farmer