Good morning, Williston.

The Williston Music Intensive will run from October 6–10, 2025, and will focus on training singers with workshops at Williston State College.

The event will end on October 10 with a free public showcase at James Memorial Art Center at 6 p.m.

Williston Downtowners is hosting Restaurant Week with dining deals from Oct.

5 to 11 and Oct. 12 to 19. The event features $10 meals, $18.04 specials and $66 date nights—prices inspired by local history—and local spots like The Courthouse Café and Dakota Farms taking part.

The old Ford building at 202 1st Avenue East has been transformed into the Great Northern Events Center and will open with an all-ages Oktoberfest on Oct.

25 featuring four regional breweries, artisan vendors, and live music with headliner Jessie G. The mixed-use venue, whose plans began in late 2022, will later offer retail and dining while hosting a concert series starting on Nov. 15 — a sign of downtown revitalization.

Jessica Delvo’s article in the Williston Graphic explains that in a divided world we still share a need for safety, respect, and freedom to speak and gather.

The piece urges neighbors to build stronger community bonds by listening carefully + reaching across differences.

Downtown Williston’s Old Armory Theatre will get a $350,000 facelift to improve safety and appeal, and Entertainment Inc. will present The Addams Family in fall shows from Oct.

2 to Oct. 5 and Oct. 9 to Oct. 12. The historic venue has served as a community hub for over four decades and will continue hosting local events.

Beef prices are at an all-time high with stores charging more since February 2020—ranchers report selling spring calves and larger steers for record amounts, and prices are expected to continue rising through 2026 due to tighter supply and weather challenges.

The City of Williston delivered a balanced FY 2026 budget with revenues of $195,050,399 matched to expenditures of $195,031,635 after cutting costs and reducing 28 positions—ensuring that essential services such as public safety and infrastructure continue to be funded.

Administration will study fleet and procurement programs starting in October 2026 to identify further savings.

Exhale Yoga & Wellness celebrates its eighth anniversary—having grown from a small studio on Broadway in 2017 to a wellness hub at 125 Main Street—and is hosting month-long events in October that include Exhale After Dark and the unveiling of an interactive Story Wall by local artist Sam Rush while expanding offerings like hot yoga, reformer pilates, contrast therapy, and a new protein menu in its café.

Mom's Night Out - Bingo!

7-9 p.m. — Spring Lake Park — Bingo cards $5 each — Enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo with chances for prizes and swag bags while supporting the community.