Williams County

Exciting news! Williston is hosting the 1st Annual Hotdish Fest on February 22. Explore the rich flavors and community spirit of Midwestern cuisine.

As the new year unfolds, parents are juggling resolutions and routines, but here’s an unsettling trend to add to the watchlist: vape pens disguised as highlighters. Teachers in some areas are reporting incidents of students using these camouflaged devices in classrooms. ...

Living in North Dakota, commute time isn’t exactly a hot topic at the dinner table. Out here in western North Dakota, the idea of sitting bumper-to-bumper in a traffic jam sounds more like an urban legend than a reality. But make no mistake, getting from Point A to Point B still takes time—just a different kind of time. Recently,...

North Dakota may be known for its sprawling farmland, hearty winters, and warmhearted residents, but guess what? It's also climbing the charts in a less obvious category—median salary! According to a new study by ADP Research, the payroll data gurus, North Dakota ranks fourth in the nation with a median income of $68,500 per year. ...

If you’ve spent any time driving through North Dakota, Montana, or Minnesota, you may have spotted a strange sight: a blue stop sign. Yes, you read that correctly—blue! While red stop signs are as common as mosquitoes in July, these azure anomalies might cause you to pause and think twice. So, what’s...

Ah, fall in North Dakota! The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and it feels like nature is putting on its final show before winter settles in. But for many of us, the beauty of those colorful leaves quickly fades when we realize the amount of cleanup required...

When you think of North Dakota, you probably picture vast fields, tractors, and hardworking folks in flannels. And you’d be right! North Dakota is home to some of the hardest-working people in the country, particularly when it comes to farming. The ...

The harvest season was always something special up on our farm up near Grenora. There was a magic in the air that’s hard to explain. Was it the hum of machinery working from dawn to dusk? Maybe it was the sense of community—neighbors helping each other bring in the crops. And having...

With all the scams bombarding us daily, here is another one to be aware of. Law enforcement across North Dakota, including the Fargo Police Department, is warning residents about a growing “brushing” scam that has surfaced in Fargo and other states. Beware of...

As Labor Day weekend approaches, North Dakota residents are being urged to plan their celebrations with safety at the forefront. With the increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is stepping up its efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for all...