Dakota Country

The fight continues against those pesky mosquitoes! Williams County is bringing in the big guns to keep the pests away. We will hear, see, and possibly feel when the Air Force arrives! In the article posted yesterday, we said the county will be spraying tonight in the city...

Kids are out of school, and the business of summer is setting in. More kids will be on our area street, and may not be paying attention to traffic. Accidents can and do happen in the blink of an eye. The Williston Police Department is hosting a bike safety rodeo tonight at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Healthcare is crucial when it comes to cancer prevention, support and care. Our region is in high need of more Certified Nurse Assistants. Williston High School recently noted that they have 22 more students wanting CNA training than they had room for in their CNA class offered during the 2022-2023 school year...

You know it's really summer when it's North Dakota State Fair Time. The ND State Fair is July 21-29 at the fairgrounds in Minot. The 2023 fair is gonna be big! The Fair has carnival rides from Crabtree Amusements, agricultural expositions, government and commercial exhibitions, and a variety of musical and performance entertainment...

We have all been outside enjoying the beautiful weather while working in our respective yards. Even while they haven't been too bothersome, the mosquitoes are nevertheless making their presence felt. The Williston Vector Control District is planning to undertake an aerial adulticide treatment for all Williston spray blocks between Friday, May 26, and Sunday, May 28, according to the tentative sche

At a number of our county's campgrounds, they have exciting plans for another summer packed with music and fun activities. The return of the Summer Concert Series in 2023 has been eagerly anticipated by the event's organizers, and the full roster of performers has now been unveiled...

Congrats to the happy couple!

"I've carried that unexpungeable felony for 20-something years."

Watford City Parks and Recreation and the Rough Rider Center have many fun events planned for June. Don't miss any of the action! Area kids are invited to the 19th Annual Children's Fising Derby on Saturday, June 3 at Kent Pelton Nature Pond in Watford City...

May 25 is National Wine Day. North Dakota has seen an increase in the number of wineries during the past few decades. Because of the state's long history in agriculture, numerous North Dakota wines include components like fruit and honey. It is challenging to run a large-scale viticulture because of the dramatic seasonal weather variations...

The annual Erase the E-waste event will be held on June 7 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at 5226 134th Ave NW, Chamley Pipe & Salvage (just north of the landfill on 85B). ND E-waste will collect and recycle all varieties of electronics. Cell phones, computer terminals, televisions, printers, copiers, and specialized electronic equipment are included. CR...