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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Williston. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jason Germundson was named the new superintendent of the Williston Basin School District and said he is ready to bring stability amid challenges such as teacher recruitment and school facility repairs—he is a Williston native who worked his way up from assistant principal at Williston High School. He is on a two-year contract with a starting salary of at least $205K and plans to use his balanced leadership to guide the district toward a more positive future. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Williston Basin School District announced that next school year it will apply boundary lines to help decide which school each child should attend during a transition period with new board members and a new superintendent. The district will open Sloulin Elementary to curb overcrowding + create neighborhood schools for its students. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota farmers have raised concerns over the H-2A visa program's complex requirements amid labor shortages—Taylor Grunefelder warned that without simplified paperwork, his farm might face downsizing, and Representative Julie Fedorchak said she will work with growers to secure stable labor. This discussion highlights a key challenge for the agricultural community. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Construction crews are working to redesign the 2nd Avenue and 26th Street intersection to improve access to Williston Square Development, which will benefit local businesses like Taco Bell and Slim Chickens. City leaders celebrated the completion of Dakota Drive and said it will connect to Highway 2 later this year — boosting traffic access for additional projects such as a new elementary school and 7Brew Coffee. KFYR-TV
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