Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Williston.
📰 Economy
Farmers are facing tariffs that lower crop prices and raise costs for fertilizers and chemicals—Senator Janne Myrdal, who is also an agricultural producer, said the president has urged farmers to hang in as exports like wheat and pinto beans are affected.
This challenge continues to make an already tough market even harder for North Dakota producers.
🎓 Education
Frozen federal education grants holding back about 25.4M in funds have put 109 after‑school programs serving nearly 7,000 students and teacher training in limbo as schools scramble to cover costs before the new school year starts.
Education officials warned that districts must use other funds at their own risk, a move that may lead to higher fees or fewer program hours if the money is not released soon.
Summer school students from Trenton visited the NDSU Extension office in Williston last Thursday morning — they toured the site to learn about crops, seed crushing, and planting while viewing large agricultural machinery.
The Extension will host its annual Field Days next Thursday to showcase the facility.
🏛️ Government
A Department of Energy report released this week warns that North Dakota may face more blackouts as rising demand and planned plant closures strain the electric grid.
The report finds that power co-ops using the Southwest Power Pool could see over 100 outage hours by 2030 (while those using MISO may see 7 to 15 outage hours) and local utilities are working on grid improvements.
🏥 Health
State health officials said a new measles case was identified in Williams County on Thursday— the person was unvaccinated and got the virus from out-of-state travel.
This is the first case in the state since May 28 and is part of the 35 cases with two hospitalizations reported in 2025.
🏈 Sports
Golfers and hockey fans gathered Thursday at Vardon Golf Club for the fifth annual Reggie Morelli Golf Scramble—an event held in memory of the UND hockey legend that raised funds for UND men's hockey and golf programs.
Minot native Mason Morelli and coach Dane Jackson participated as the event celebrated Reggie’s generous legacy and strong local ties.
🎉 Williston Events
Submit an event →
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.
🏠 Williston Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Williston Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Williston Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Williston.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.