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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Trenton wins the District 5 volleyball title, and Ray is headed to regionals

Plus, StageFest comes to Watford City and Williston Animal Control needs pet food.

The Daily Williston team7 sources2 min read

News Notes

Volleyball

The Trenton Tigers swept the Divide County Maroons on Monday at Williston State College to win the District 5 tournament trophy. The Maroons were the No. 1 seed and had beaten the two-seeded Tigers 3-0 in their only regular-season meeting. Williston Herald

Regionals

The Ray Jays beat the Alexander Comets in straight sets on Monday to claim a spot in the regional tournament. They took the opening set 25-13. Williston Herald

StageFest

If you like live theater, the McKenzie County Community Theater hosts the second annual North Dakota Community Stagefest on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Watford City High School Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m.; tickets are $10 for adults, and anyone under 18 gets in free. McKenzie County Farmer

StageFest gathers more than 30 theater people in Watford City

30+
actors, directors and technicians gathered for the evening
4
regional organizations taking part
$10
for adult admission; under 18 is free

Source: McKenzie County Farmer

Pet food

The Williston Police Department Animal Control Unit is asking the community to donate wet or dry dog and cat food for the animals in its care. Cool 98.7

Data centers

North Dakota's grid runs within two regional transmission systems, and , and questions are emerging about whether the state's electrical infrastructure can accommodate increasing demand from data centers. MISO reported sufficient generation for its 2026–27 planning period, but 's January 2026 assessment warned about rapid demand growth. McKenzie County Farmer

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Daily Willistonto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Trenton wins the District 5 volleyball title, and Ray is headed to regionals

Plus, StageFest comes to Watford City and Williston Animal Control needs pet food.

The TLDR

  1. Trenton Tigers sweep Divide County for the District 5 title
  2. Ray Jays beat Alexander and clinch a regional berth
  3. StageFest comes to Watford City on Saturday, Nov. 7
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