Good morning, Williston.

Wellspring Hydro is testing a process to extract lithium from produced water at Bakken oil wells+a June field test showed a 96% extraction rate, and the company has received over $10 million in state grants to support research, planning commercial development in 2026.

McKenzie County farmers are haying and say the season is average to slightly above average.

Dry weather helped progress early, but recent rain has slowed work—pest problems remain low.

North Dakota lawmakers established the Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE, to review department budgets and programs.

They met with the Departments of Health and Human Services, Commerce, and IT earlier this month—saying the group aims to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently as it plans further meetings next month.

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.