Williston Local News – Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Daily Williston

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Good morning, Williston. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ American State Bank & Trust held the Syttende Mai celebration on May 18 where Sons of Norway shared live music and treats. The lodge will host a summer picnic on June 23 at Davidson Park at 6 p.m. and relocate indoors to 720 Fourth Ave. W if it rains. Williston Herald
➤ Meteorologist Jacob Morse presents the Summer of Tornadoes documentary that shows North Dakota’s record 82 tornadoes from summer 2025 on a TV air version. The film offers local viewers clear insights into these dramatic weather events. KFYR-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ North Dakota’s state geologist Ed Murphy (with a 49-year career marked by encounters with rattlesnakes, black widows and rabies) will retire on July 1; Clint Boyd is set to replace him. Williston Herald

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WILLISTON ANNOUNCEMENTS

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