Good morning, Williston.

The Williston Basin School District announced that Susan Prady was chosen as the first principal of Sloulin Elementary on Monday.

With over 20 years of teaching and administrative experience, her contract will begin in July—while the new school is set to open in August 2026.

Abrahamson Rodeo Company will host its 15th rodeo school in Stanley from March 21st to March 23rd—attracting over 30 students for bull riding, bull fighting and rodeo clown training with free access for spectators.

School director Kyle Abrahamson said the program mixes classroom lessons with hands-on practice from expert instructors.

At their March 18 meeting in Williston, Williams County Commissioners declared a fire emergency and set burn restrictions for the rest of the year when fire danger is very high or a Red Flag Warning is issued.

Under these rules, residents cannot burn items like leaves, grass clippings and debris — though controlled devices on hard surfaces are allowed with water or a fire extinguisher nearby — to help prevent fires.

Williams County Commission approved the 2025 Tourism Grant Program Tuesday, March 18—supporting projects that will attract more visitors—while county leaders plan new efforts to boost local tourism.

Seventeen-year-old Camryn Melby from Williston enjoys magnet fishing in the Muddy River, where he pulls metal items like fishing lures, railroad spikes, and knives while fishing with friends.

He advises anyone interested to be careful where they throw the magnet—avoid trespassing and check the local rules.