Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Williston.
🏘️ Community
Williston is celebrating its unsung heroes—local business owners, teachers, and volunteers who quietly serve neighbors and support vital community services.
The feature shines a light on everyday acts of kindness that strengthen bonds and create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
Family Crisis Shelter is set to transform the former Williston Herald building into a community resource center offering emergency support, supervised visitation, and prevention programs.
The organization plans a Second Chance Runway event on Oct. 2 to boost funds while seeking local support to cover renovation costs—over $500K.
💼 Business
Hardscapes Plus, which began in 2017 with rented tools, now counts 16 employees + 16 contractors and offers a range of services from masonry to landscaping across the region.
The company is also supporting local projects by partnering with A&A Landscaping to improve McVay Elementary School's grounds.
📰 Economy
North Dakota provided tens of millions in sales tax breaks for data center IT equipment over the past two years — growing from $5.4 million in 2021 to over $65 million last year.
State leaders say the growth may continue as lawmakers consider changes in the upcoming session.
🎓 Education
Jamie Rang opened a new studio in Williston where she will provide permanent makeup services and train future artists in classes of four (after spending years in the beauty field).
The facility now offers a permanent home for Ink Images Academy and attracts students from across the region.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Bismarck State College, Sweet Briar School near Mandan, and Dickinson’s Southwest Area Career and Technical Education Academy on Thursday, Aug.
27 to review classroom innovations and North Dakota’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban (a key student safety measure) as she gathers best practices for states.
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