Good morning, Williston.

On December 1, the James Memorial Art Center launched its annual Membership Drive to help preserve its historic 1911 building by funding essential projects—especially replacing its failing sewer line.

Membership runs through February and community members can join online or in person at 621 1st Avenue W in Williston.

The Together for School Meals coalition submitted a petition to allow all students to receive free breakfast and lunch in fall if approved.

Lawmaker Scott Louser warned of funding concerns—citing potential state costs of about $70 million over two years—and the group needs roughly 31,000 signatures to get the measure on next year's ballot.

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston welcomed two new providers—Dr. Ali Syed will work in the Primary Care Clinic after completing his residency in Minot with a focus on behavioral health, addiction, and geriatrics, and Erika Frey, ACNP-AG, will serve the Specialty Clinic after three and a half years as a perioperative nurse.