Williston Local News – Friday, April 17th, 2026

Daily Williston

Friday, April 17th, 2026

Good morning, Williston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Williston Economic Development Department announced Thursday that Chick-fil-A will open a location at Williston Square. The new restaurant will be the seventh in the state (with five now operating and one more recently announced) to add more dining options. KFYR-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ North Dakota is the first state to access FAA drone radar data as the Vantis system in Grand Forks receives continuous flight details to help keep manned + unmanned aircraft operating safely, following years of dedicated work by state teams. Williston Herald

WILLISTON EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Jeremy Camp Live Concert

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Great Northern Event Center — RSVP now — Experience Grammy-nominated Jeremy Camp's inspiring anthems of faith and resilience in an intimate setting.

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WILLISTON REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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WILLISTON JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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WILLISTON ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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