Good morning, Williston.

Riders from several tribal nations completed a four-day Sitting Bull Healing Ride that ended Thursday, June 11 at Fort Buford, where they honored ancestors and educated youth * organizer Isaac Miller praised local community support along the route.

During Monday’s meeting, Maintenance Director Kris Brurud reported that facilities are being kept warm, safe and dry with new construction at Sloulin Elementary and improved systems at other schools.

The board rescheduled canvassing to June 22 at 12:15 p.m. and approved selling the yellow house starting July 1.

Yesterday at 7:00 a.m. CST, road restrictions went into effect on Williams County and township gravel and chip seal roads in Zone 1 & Zone 2 due to heavy rain, voiding all previous permits and prompting officials to re-evaluate the roads throughout the day.

ND animal health officials reminded pet and livestock owners to carry approved documentation when importing animals after New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas cattle on June 3; proper Certificates of Veterinary Inspection and pre-entry permits are required for animals arriving from quarantined states (inspectors remain vigilant).