Good morning, Williston.

Fireworks vendors in Williston are preparing for next Fourth of July and are paying 75% now + will confirm final prices in May when new stock arrives from China amid a 55% tariff on imports.

Adam Natwick of Explosive Enterprises warned that smaller stands may struggle with the rising costs.

Don Pedro's Family Mexican Restaurant celebrated a milestone on June 18 by launching a new breakfast menu that offers dishes like huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, pancakes, and omelets—Laila Badwan and her family took ownership in October 2024 and now open the restaurant at 7 a.m. daily with kids eating free on Tuesdays when an adult entree is purchased.

Williams County deputies arrested a Wyoming man on Saturday during a traffic stop when officers found small bags of meth in his backpack as he claimed the drug was his medicine and admitted selling meth in Williston and Minot; he is held on a $20,000 bond.

Governor Armstrong announced the Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program to help farmers and ranchers fix or replace damaged agricultural buildings from severe storms.

The program offers financing for temporary storage or repairs for critical buildings and lets producers apply for up to $150,000 today with about $37 million available.

CHI St. Alexius Health today announced the addition of Dr. Aman Kalra and Dr. Angad Singh Arora as new UND Resident Physicians at the Williston Medical Center.

They join the Rural Track Family Medicine Program—sponsored by UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences—to train family doctors for rural practice.

North Dakota Chokecherry Festival

4-9 p.m. — Davidson Park — Free entry — Celebrate local culture with music, food, and family activities at the annual Chokecherry Festival.