Good morning, Williston.

Nicole Holdaway’s mobile bookstore will open space inside Hansen’s Unlimited west of downtown in the fall + offering blind date bags and a range of book genres to bring the bookstore experience to towns that currently lack one.

Williston students started classes today at Sloulin Elementary School — a brand-new school built on the former airport site and named for local World War II heroes.

The building offers separate spaces for the cafeteria and gym as well as weekly STEAM classes.

Agricultural experts warn that North Dakota’s summer drought could delay crop and pasture recovery for next spring, causing a two-to-three-week lag in grass growth and raising livestock water toxicity risks (if dugouts dry up).

At Williston City Hall on Tuesday, four firefighters recited the oath to safeguard life as they completed their one-year probation.

Firefighter Maddix Longie had his badge pinned by his brother (a Marine returning home), marking an emotional moment.

North Dakota lawmakers plan to engage local communities in discussions on nuclear energy following the Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee meeting on Aug.

19, as Sen. Dale Patten & Sen. Tim Mathern plan to propose bills that could change state policy on nuclear waste storage.

North Dakota state government was certified as a recovery-friendly workplace by the National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute, making it one of only two with the honor.

Governor Armstrong said state programs support employees battling addiction by offering treatment benefits (including naloxone access) and ongoing training.

Ray-Powers Lake football is entering its fifth season as an 11-man team and has made the playoffs in eight of the last nine years, including its time as a 9-man team.

Local fans can look forward to kickoff soon + games at their home field.