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Local health unit receives H1N1 vaccines for clinic
The Upper Missouri District Health Unit had a wish fulfilled this week, as it has received additional H1N1 vaccine for a clinic at its Williston offices today.

Looking for an answer
Ranchers grazing cattle on United States Forest Service and private land adjacent to Sather Dam and Leland Dam south of Alexander say livestock have very little to do with the serious water quality issues that threaten the fisheries at the two locations.

Teens are arrested on theft charges
Three Walsh County teenagers were arrested in Williston Thursday on theft charges.

Sex case preliminary hearing is planned
A Williston man charged with multiple counts of gross sexual imposition is to appear in Northwest District Court Monday afternoon for a preliminary hearing.

Walking through the past
Area residents and visitors have an opportunity to more thoroughly follow the footsteps of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as the Lewis and Clark Legacy Trails once again grew near Williston this summer.

County commission discusses filling empty commissioner spot
The Williams County Commission Tuesday discussed a timeframe for filling the vacancy on the commission created after last month's resignation of District 5 Commissioner Raymond Schmidt.

Gas plant is to expand
An energy company based in Colorado with ties to Divide County is looking at activity in the area with excitement, as well as with a desire to expand its capacity.

Seeking input
How better to serve Williston and the surrounding area's human service needs was the topic of discussion at a public meeting Tuesday morning.

County OKs new officers
The Williams County Commission approved a request by the Williams County Sheriff to hire two more employees at the correctional facility during its meeting Tuesday morning.

Area railroad changes hands
Area and state ag industry representatives reacted with relative calm to Tuesday's surprising announcement that billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is buying the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation.

The science of education
Preparations for a new addition and renovation to the science labs at Williston State College are solidly under way, with the finer details still being determined before construction can begin.

City commission approves apartment building loan
The Williston City Commission approved a loan to a developer during a special meeting Monday evening whose request had previously been rejected last week.

Health department cautions against lead-tainted venison
North Dakota's biggest "hunting holiday" -- the annual deer gun opener -- begins at noon Friday with the North Dakota Department of Health advising pregnant women and children under age 6 to not eat venison harvested with lead bullets.

Planning for the future
Members of the Williston City Commission met with other city officials Thursday afternoon to view and discuss ideas for the Highway 2 west bypass being discussed as part of the city's new Comprehensive Plan.

Williston State College residence hall plans continue
Planning continues to move at a brisk pace for the new residence hall set to be built at Williston State College.

Giving up the keys
Conversations with older loved ones about their ability to continue driving an automobile that can be difficult for families to have. A seminar aimed at making this potentially difficult conversation a bit easier to know how to handle has been scheduled in Williston.

Limited H1N1 flu vaccine arrives
The Upper Missouri District Health Unit is scheduling H1N1 flu vaccination clinics for Crosby and Williston next week based upon the limited supply of vaccine it is expecting.

‘Perseverance in Faith’ is published
A beautiful history portrayed in a beautiful book also serves as a tribute to a longtime staff member of the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck who died while being a lead organizer on the centennial publication.

Are you ready for winter?
With temperatures on their way south, the time for snow and biting windchills is arriving. So state officials are urging residents to reaquaint themselves with winter preparedness.

Housing crisis continues
Housing needs in Williston took another serious hit this week as the Williston City Commission was informed that a developer who intended to put units in the Cimarron Heights trailer court pulled the plug on the project.

Area projects to receive funds
Congress recently approved an appropriations bill with items that directly benefit Williston and Williams County by providing funds for different projects.

Williston Coyote Foundation donates to school district
The Williston Public School District 1 is getting a bit of a financial windfall from the Williston Coyote Foundation.

Learning about leadership
Even the basics of the English language can form the framework for a speech about leadership.

Commission approves business guidelines
The Williston City Commission approved a proposed set of guidelines for new industry and expanding business exemptions during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening.

Sobriety checkpoint is planned
The North Dakota Highway Patrol is partnering with the Mountrail County Sheriff's Department to conduct a sobriety checkpoint and take part in extra patrols in Mountrail County on Friday and Saturday.

Missing Williston teen is located
A Williston teenager who had been missing for more than a month was located Wednesday afternoon.

Talking about taxes
Taxes are usually not a typical topic for a morning breakfast discussion. That didn't keep nearly 30 people from attending a talk led by North Dakota State Tax Commissioner Cory Fong in Williston Tuesday morning during the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce's "Sunnyside Breakfast."

Commission approves facility loan
The Williston City Commission approved a request for a Flex PACE loan to United Pulse Trading Inc. with a Star Fund interest buydown during its meeting Tuesday evening.

New Town man is injured in crash
A New Town man was injured early Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Mountrail County.

Health facilities wait for H1N1 vaccine shipments
Alan Reed
Managing Editor

A perfect combination
With very warm temperatures lasting into late September, Lewis and Clark State Park southeast of Williston enjoyed extremely strong numbers of visitors to finish its summer season.

Williston teen is still missing, police continue search
A Williston teen is still missing after a month and police are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to immediately contact law enforcement.

Money woes
The prospects of skiing at Spring Lake Park this coming winter are dimming, as proponents of a winter park there have not returned a lease agreement to the Williston Parks and Recreation Department.

Airport boardings are down for September
By Nick Smith

Learning about leadership
Two Williston residents hope to improve their understanding of the challenges facing the state, while improving their leadership skills, as part of the latest Rural Leadership North Dakota class.

Throng seeks H1N1 vaccine
Hundreds of people lined up Friday afternoon outside Williston's Upper Missouri District Health Unit for its first H1N1 flu vaccination clinic in the city.

Amenities at the ‘Links’ are still the same
(Second of a two-part series)

State seeks input from area residents
The North Dakota Human Services Department is asking area residents for comments and to provide local priorities at an upcoming public input meeting in Williston.

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