Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Williston Ducks Unlimited will host a conservation banquet on April 10 at the Great Northern starting at 5:30 p.m. Local volunteers, including Mike Johnson and Luke Brinkman, will raise funds to protect wetlands and support local farming.
🎭 Culture
Herbert and Carrie Chaffee boarded the Titanic over a century ago as first-class passengers while returning to welcome a grandchild, connecting a global tragedy to our community.
Their legacy endures in the town of Chaffee, reminding residents of history's personal roots.
The Williston Concert Association celebrates 80 years with a free concert featuring the Waddington Bros at Bakken Elementary Monday, March 30 — doors open at 6:30 p.m.; during intermission, a fundraiser for music scholarships is held and new members can join for a bonus May performance by The Suits.
📰 Finance
Western Cooperative Credit Union warns locals to pause when receiving suspicious texts or emails—call your bank’s direct number to verify alerts and protect personal information.
Stay alert to avoid scams that could steal your login details.
🏛️ Government
Sun Country Airlines will resume flights between Williston and Las Vegas on Sundays and Thursdays from Sept.
10 to Dec. 13 after last season's schedule shift+ the city approved up to $598,181 for the route while plans for subsidizing Minneapolis flights will be discussed later this spring.
ND Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus warns against using AI chatbots for tax preparation, saying these tools risk outdated advice and taxpayers should use the state tax website for guidance.
🏥 Health
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston announced that a new orthopedic surgeon has joined its staff to expand patient care at the local hospital.
📰 Lifestyle
Linda Pitman left a long career in oil to open Ataraxis Yoga and Wellness, a space in Williston where locals can learn to manage stress and embrace self-care (offering classes that focus on mindful movement rather than perfect poses).
🏈 Sports
Sports Director Luke Gamble discussed baseball opening day plans today during a recent interview — he explained schedule details and what local fans can expect from the event.
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