Good morning, Williston.

Construction on the east side of Memorial Highway finished after years of work, easing traffic and customer issues for local businesses like Classic Rock Coffee, which now plans menu updates.

Phase two on the west side will continue into 2027.

The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is set to launch its Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program to help high school students learn business ownership by visiting local businesses and meeting experienced entrepreneurs (a hands-on approach to learning beyond textbooks).

The program will prepare future leaders for real-world challenges.

Williston State College set a record summer term with 234 students enrolled, a 23.8% increase over last summer.

Full-time and online enrollments also rose significantly & credit hours climbed as the college expands flexible learning options for local students.

Tri-County Regional Development Council in Williston has released four Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunities to improve local healthcare.

Applications for three programs are due Jul. 29 at 5:00 p.m. CT, while the wellness equipment opportunity is due Jul. 30 and technical assistance is available.

North Dakota HHS has offered a $500,000 funding opportunity to support one organization in assessing parental behavioral health needs and developing a Train+the+Trainer curriculum for rural and tribal groups; eligible applicants must apply by Friday, Aug.

8 while a technical assistance session was held on Tuesday, Jul. 21.

The Williams County Vector Control District will conduct aerial adulticide treatments after sunset today and through Friday in select spray blocks along the Little Muddy River and southern city perimeters to reduce high mosquito counts (using EPA-approved Imperium).