Williston Local News – Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Daily Williston

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Good morning, Williston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Taco Bell opened its doors on Wednesday morning in Williston as city leaders and franchise owners held a ribbon-cutting at the new restaurant located by Genesis and Slim Chickens—fulfilling a long-awaited promise by the community. KFYR-TV

CULTURE NEWS

➤ While the White House demands a review of Smithsonian exhibits ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, the North Dakota Historical Society explains that donations must be tied to the state and in good condition before a panel of seven experts approves them—focusing on rodeo history items, artifacts from female military service, and pieces on North Dakota immigration from 1950 to today. KFYR-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Williston State College named Tyrel Ackman as coach for its first cross country team—Ackman, who ran at Williston High and Dickinson State, takes over from Miguel Mendez; the team will compete this fall under his leadership. KFYR-TV

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Today, North Dakota Health and Human Services launched a survey seeking public input on how to shape the new Rural Health Transformation Program — feedback from the survey will guide future changes in the state’s health services. Williston Herald

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