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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 were honored for their winning efforts at a recent Williston City Commission meeting. The contest is held in conjunction with the North Dakota League of Cities statewide "Mayor for a Day" essay competition. After the League of Cities wraps up its judging the Williston entries are forwarded to...
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, however, a new parking ramp yet. “We don’t need new parking yet, but we need to start thinking about it,” said Williston City Planner Rachel Ressler. The Williston Planning and Zoning Department and Rich and Associates have been studying parking demand in Downtown Williston for nearly a year. The p...
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 McNally has more than 30 years of experience in oil and gas exploration, development and production. His extensive career has taken him to places all over the globe including Minot, N.D. the past three years. MDU Resources VP Dennis Haider is headquartered in Bismarck, N.D. Haider has 40 years of...
The Williston Regional Economic Development Corporation is seeking interest in three board openings. WREDC is Williston’s leading advocate for sustainable growth and development. The WREDC has a maximum of 23 positions. “The WREDC is made up of valuable stakeholders who are more or less the business development marketing arm of the City,” said Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko. “The board is a tremendous asset to our Office and we work closely with them.” The WREDC board meets the fourth Thursday of every month fro...
The deadline for Williston STAR Fund Community Enhancement Grants is drawing near. Williston Economic Development must receive the applications by Monday, December 15, 2014. The Community Enhancement Grant is supported by the STAR Fund. It is designed to benefit non-profit activities and organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Williston trade area. This year up to $50,000 is available for qualifying applicants. The Williston STAR Fund was created in 1991 to support a variety of economic growth projects in the trade region. It is f...
The Williston Regional Economic Development Corporation is seeking interest in three board openings. WREDC is Williston’s leading advocate for sustainable growth and development. The WREDC has a maximum of 23 positions. “The WREDC is made up of valuable stakeholders who are more or less the business development marketing arm of the City,” said Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko. “The board is a tremendous asset to our Office and we work closely with them.” The WREDC board meets the fourth Thursday of every month fro...
The North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) is bringing affordable rental housing to the heart of the state’s energy boom. Big Mountain Development and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA), administrator of the state program, celebrated the development of Arrowhead Estates in Arnegard, ND, today. “Our focus initially was to sell homes to families as we believed that to be the greatest need, but the mayor and city council opened our eyes to the many people who simply cannot buy and must rent,” said developer Bernie Biegler. “The...
The city of Williston is seeking public input on preliminary parking strategies for Downtown Williston. The public is invited to attend the meeting on Wednesday, November 5th, at 6:15 p.m., at the Williston Community Library. Preliminary reports and recommendations from parking consultants *Rich & Associates, Inc. will be presented and discussed at the meeting. For more details please contact Rachel Ressler, City Planner....
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will co-host a ground breaking at 10:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for a 24-unit Employee Apartment Complex. The event will take place at the project site, 318 10th Ave NE, Watford City, ND. The project will receive development support from the State of North Dakota that will allow apartment rents to be kept to affordable levels, helping the hospital alleviate staffing and retention issues. Governor Jack Dalrymple, Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford,...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the State's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program 2015 Qualified Allocation Plan during a public hearing to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2014, at NDHFA's Bismarck office, 2624 Vermont Ave. Either written or oral comments will be accepted at the hearing. Individuals who are unable to attend the hearing may submit written comments to Sylvia Burgess at [email protected] or NDHFA, PO Box 1535, Bismarck, ND 58502-1535 by 5 p.m. on Oct. 30,...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the State's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program 2015 Qualified Allocation Plan during a public hearing to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2014, at NDHFA's Bismarck office, 2624 Vermont Ave. Either written or oral comments will be accepted at the hearing. Individuals who are unable to attend the hearing may submit written comments to Sylvia Burgess at [email protected] or NDHFA, PO Box 1535, Bismarck, ND 58502-1535 by 5 p.m. on Oct. 30,...
Additional affordable housing options for seniors opened in Williston today when G.A. Haan Development hosted an event for Williston Senior Apartments Homes II. The apartments received development assistance from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) that will enable the units to be rented at an affordable rate for 45 years. "NDHFA's mission is to ensure there are housing options for everyone in the community," said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. "We are pleased to be able to...
A popular home improvement store has unveiled plans for a new store in Williston. Menards officials submitted building plans for a new 209,630 square foot retail store on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. "We literally just got the plans by UPS an hour ago," said Kelly Aberle, City of Williston Building Department, at 2:30 p.m. Menards will be located at the Sand Creek Town Centre, a regional shopping district located in west Williston. Sand Creek is being developed by the Granite Peak Development...
Beginning Saturday, April 26, Williston residents are encouraged to tidy up their personal property: pick up trash and debris, trim trees and shrubs, remove overgrown weeds and mow grass. “The winter months can really take a toll on the appearance of the City and this event lines up perfectly with the spirit of spring cleaning,” said Nick Vasuthasawat, City of Williston code compliance coordinator. “We always encourage property owners to do their part to beautify the City which in turn fosters a sense of community pride and well-...
Looking out the window, and cautiously waiting for the moment when his father gets home, the fear begins to set in. Many reoccurring questions start to develop in his head; “What will he do this time? Was it my fault? Will it hurt?” Fear and anticipation begin to take over while his dad’s car starts pulling into the driveway. After noticing the angry look on his father’s face, the fear takes over. The boy jolts for the best hiding place before the father gets to the front door. The boy slides under his bed as the door begins to open, and the...
In 1969, the United States accomplished a feat once thought impossible: sending a man to the moon. This accomplishment was not completed overnight; it was comprised of small steps that contributed to the overall success. In the end, one man represented the accomplishment for all of mankind. As Neil Armstrong illustrated in the quote, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” it is small steps that lead to the overall success of a challenge. Farmers face the challenge of feeding seven billion people in 365 days. Although this tas...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) recognized several lending partners and housing advocates as Champions of Affordable Housing at the 23rd Annual Statewide Housing Conference on Feb. 27. "North Dakota has experienced dramatic changes in recent years, and the Housing Finance Agency's challenge to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for every North Dakotan has grown substantially," said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who presented the awards on behalf of the North Da...
Montana State University Extension's Pesticide Education Program is offering a new MontGuide about pesticide performance and water quality. Poor water quality can significantly reduce the efficacy of many pesticide products. The MontGuide, “Pesticides and Water Quality,” explains why pesticide applicators should always test their water for turbidity, pH and hardness prior to using a pesticide mixture. Because pesticide mixtures are often composed of greater than 95 percent spray solution, a slight variation in water quality can have a significa...
Montana State University Extension will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2014 with special events around the state and continuing local education programs. MSU Extension is a network of educators in all counties of the state and specialists on the MSU campus providing unbiased, research-based education programs and information to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of Montana citizens. MSU Extension has been educating in Montana’s local communities for 100 years. It may show up as after-school or 4-H youth p...
Montana State University Extension will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2014 with special events around the state and continuing local education programs. MSU Extension is a network of educators in all counties of the state and specialists on the MSU campus providing unbiased, research-based education programs and information to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of Montana citizens. MSU Extension has been educating in Montana’s local communities for 100 years. It may show up as after-school or 4-H youth p...
Montana State University Extension’s Pesticide Education Program is offering a new MontGuide about pesticide performance and water quality. Poor water quality can significantly reduce the efficacy of many pesticide products. The MontGuide, “Pesticides and Water Quality,” explains why pesticide applicators should always test their water for turbidity, pH and hardness prior to using a pesticide mixture. Because pesticide mixtures are often composed of greater than 95 percent spray solution, a slight variation in water quality can have a signi...
Designed to raise awareness and collect oral care products for children and teens in need, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held this February, National Children’s Dental Health Month. With participation from 3,900 Walmart locations, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will promote oral health for families across the nation. Local community members can visit Williston’s Walmart® Supercenter to drop off donated oral care products for youth in need in the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive Box and pick up their free Kid’s Activity Pac...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is soliciting applications for $409,190 in funding through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The intent of the program is to revitalize neighborhoods by redeveloping abandoned or vacant properties,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. We are anxious to put the money to work in eligible North Dakota communities.” Applications will be accepted for activities involving the redevelopment of foreclosed, abandoned, or vacant properties into permanent housing. Preference wil...
Tesoro Corporation contributed $500,000 in December to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). The contribution will support the development of affordable housing in Western North Dakota. “We are pleased to contribute to this valuable local program, which provides quality, affordable housing to the surrounding community. Tesoro is a proud partner of this community and appreciates the opportunity to support its vitality, well-being and educational resources,” said Todd Dixon, vice president and Tesoro Mandan refinery manager. Cap...
The North Dakota Industrial Commission today recognized QEP Resources, Inc., for contributing $1 million in December to help the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) create hundreds of new affordable housing units in western North Dakota. The company was one of five entities contributing $1 million or more to the fund, allowing for the full capitalization of the program a year in advance of the deadline. “With North Dakota’s economic growth expected to continue well into the future, affordable housing development remains a top priority for our sta...
