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3rd Annual Williston Airshow Aug. 19 At XWA
Williston, ND - Get ready for some rip-roaring, high-flying, stunts at the 3rd Annual Williston Airshow on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Williston Basin International Airport! Gates open at 7 a.m. followed by the airshow at 11 a.m. Enjoy local food...
December STAR Fund Allocations Total $304,950 For New Businesses & Expansions
Williston, ND – The City of Williston has allocated up to $304,950 in December for several new business ventures including a motorsports rental shop, restaurant, massage therapist, and independent insurance firm. At the Williston City Commission...
Economic Development, Small Business Development Center Announce 2022 Award Winners, Williston
Williston, ND - Williston Economic Development (WED) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) held their annual awards banquet on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Old Armory, Williston. About 200...
200-Light Drone Show To Take To The Skies Aug. 14 In Williston
Williston, ND – The City of Williston's first ever drone show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14 at dusk. The drone show will be held in conjunction with the 14-year-old Babe Ruth World Series (BRWS)...
Cold, Blustery Day Doesn't Dampen Spirits at XWA Groundbreaking Ceremony
The first few shovels of dirt were turned during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Williston Basin International Airport. About 200 people attended the event on a cold and blustery fall day. The XWA project has been in the works since 2011, so the...
Retail Summit to feature Buxton, Chamber, WED Leaders Sept 29 in Williston
It’s been one year since Williston Economic Development and the Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau partnered with a Texas firm to help drive Williston’s retail and tourism sectors. The collaboration with Buxton has enabled the two groups...
Williston Seeks Artistic Input For New Veterans Memorial
The Williston Military Affairs Committee is seeking public input on a new memorial to honor veterans from the Global War on Terrorism. The monument would be placed at Memorial Plaza located in Riverview Cemetery on 9th Avenue West in Williston. Memor...
Clean Williston Week April 23-30
Williston Mayor Howard Klug has declared Clean Williston Week April 23-30, 2016. The Williston City Commission at its April 12 meeting approved the declaration. Clean Williston Week is part of the “I Williston Keep Williston Clean! Will You?...
Williston Center Grand Opening April 6
The Williston Center for Development will celebrate its grand opening on Wed., April 6 from 4-6 p.m. The event will begin with a ribbon cutting and short program at 4 p.m. followed by light refreshments and tours. The City of Williston purchased...
Star Fund Supports 15 Community Enhancement / Marketing Projects
The Williston City Commission has approved grant requests totaling $50,000 for 15 nonprofit projects in the Williston region. The commission approved the funding requests at its meeting on Tue., Feb. 9, 2016. Each year, the Williston STAR Fund board...
Stony Creek Rail Yard Receives First 100-Unit Train
BNSF delivered the first 100 Railcar Unit Train of Sand to the Red River Stony Creek Rail Yard in Williston in December. The delivery marks a turning point for Red River's operations and allows them...
Williston Fire Department to Receive $3 Million in Equipment & Vehicles
Proceeds from the voter-approved Public Safety Sales Tax are going to help purchase $3 million in new equipment and vehicles for the Williston Fire Department. The Williston City Commission recently approved a Williston Fire Department request to...
Director of Williston Public Works Competes in World's Toughest Mudder Competition
As the director of Williston Public Works, Dave Tuan runs an organization that deals with a fair amount of mud and muck, but it's when he's off the clock that he really gets his hands dirty. Tuan rece...
The City Of Williston Is Taking Steps To Attract New Retailers To Its Community
Williston Economic Development and the Williston Convention and Visitor Bureau are collaborating with Buxton to identify the people who shop and dine in Williston and what new retailers would best serve them. Buxton representatives were in Williston...
Dalrymple, Williston-area Officials Celebrate Bypass Completion
Gov. Jack Dalrymple today joined state and local officials to celebrate the completion of the third and final phase of Williston’s permanent truck reliever route. The 13-mile-long bypass is designed to divert regional truck traffic around the...
Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign Oct.17
The Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. The initiative is important to Mayor Howard Klug and the Economic Development as it creates pride in our community and brings people...
Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign Oct.17
The Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. The initiative is important to Mayor Howard Klug and the Economic Development as it creates pride in our community and brings people...
Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign Oct.17
The Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. The initiative is important to Mayor Howard Klug and the Economic Development as it creates pride in our community and brings people...
State, Local Officials Dedicate New Overpass/Underpass in Williston
BISMARCK, N.D. – State and local officials today celebrated the completion of the US Highway 2 Overpass/ 18th Street Underpass in Williston and opened the new roadway to traffic for the first time....
A Longtime Williston Business Has Announced It Is Building The City's First Rail Served Industrial Park
Red River Supply has released its Stony Creek Rail Yard Master Plan. The 180-acre site is located in southeast Williston with immediate access to rail and road transportation. The development is...
Economic Development To Promote Enhanced Bakken Supply Chain Initiative In Denver
Williston Economic Development will take the next step in promoting its Enhanced Bakken Supply Chain Initiative in Colorado this month. WED Executive Director Shawn Wenko will facilitate the discussions with Bakken stakeholders June 18 and 19....
Clean Williston Day Planned April 25
Williston will celebrate springtime with a City-wide cleanup and barbeque on Saturday, April 25. Clean Williston Day is held every spring and fall to bring people together for a common cause that...
Williston Honors Winners Of "Mayor For A Day" Essay Contest
Two Williston third graders have been recognized for their "If I were Mayor for a Day" essays. Ja'Waya Cason and Baylee Brouilette received first and second place respectively in the contest. They...
New Parking Rules to roll out May 1 in Downtown Williston
The City of Williston is about to make some major changes to the way people park in Downtown Williston. Beginning May 1 there will be time limits on the streets and in the parking lots, fines for violators and weekday enforcement; there will not be,...
Hess GM, MDU VP Of Business Development To Address Mondak Energy Alliance Feb. 12 In Williston
The MonDak Energy Alliance is pleased to announce the general manager of Hess Corporation (Hess) North Dakota and the executive vice president of business development at MDU Resources Group, Inc. will headline its February meeting. Hess GM Stephen...
