Bakken News Roundup

• A Williston woman was charged with terrorizing after she allegedly chased after a 13-year-old boy in her car following a verbal argument. 

• Kennedy Delap (Miss Central Dakota) was crowned as Miss North Dakota 2025 while Rita Johnson, a Williston High School graduate and Miss BisMan Power of 100's Teen, was crowned as Miss North Dakota's Teen 2025. 

• A Williston man accused of breaking into the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from the May 13 incident. 

• The Williston City Commission named Steven Gutknecht as Williston's new Chief of Police in a special meeting on June 5, 2025.

THINGS TO DO

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 11TH

• Book Blanket Granny Squares @ Public Library Williston - 10:30 AM

• Bracelet Making @ Life Church Williston - 11 AM

• Atlas to Arrows @ Fort Buford Williston - 11 AM

• RBL Pop Up @ Community Garden Williston - 4 PM

• Trade Night @ Envy Cards Williston - 5 PM

• Yarn Wall Art @ Public Library Watford - 5:30 PM

• Scrabble Club @ Public Library Williston - 5:30 PM

• Fun Frolics @ 519 53rd ST E Williston - 6:30 PM

THURSDAY JUNE 12TH

• Baby Time @ Public Library Williston - 10 AM

• Mom Walk @ Life Church Williston - 10 AM

• Yarn Painting Storytime @ Public Library Watford - 10:30 AM

• Toddler Time @ Public Library Williston - 11 AM

• Frontier Games @ Fort Buford Williston - 2 PM

• Summer Reading Program @ Public Library Williston - 3:30 PM

• Cellphone Photography Class @ Sidney Library Sidney - 5 PM

• Music Bingo @ Cattails Williston - 8 PM

FRIDAY JUNE 13TH

• Car & Motorcycle Show @ 4 Bears Casino New Town - 8 AM

• Red Rock Chevy GMC Grand Opening @ 818 2nd Ave W Williston - 3 PM

• Painting @ Public Library Watford - 4:30 PM

• Chess Tournament @ Williston Games & More Williston - 6 PM

• Magic The Gathering @ Envy Cards Williston - 7 PM

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH

• Car & Motorcycle Show @ 4 Bears Casino New Town - 8 AM

• Sugar Bust 5K @ Spring Lake Park Williston - 8:45 AM

• What Women Want Expo @ Raymond Center Williston - 10 AM

• Walk Through Nature @ Fort Buford Williston - 10 AM

• Hot Rods & Harleys @ Richland Co Fairgrounds Sidney - 11 AM

• Monster Mash @ Lewis & Clark State Park Williston - 5 PM

• Game Night @ James Memorial Williston - 7 PM

• Dungeons & Dragons @ Envy Cards Williston - 7 PM

• Live Music @ Cattails Williston - 8 PM

SUNDAY JUNE 15TH

• Mad Messy Science @ New Hope Church Williston - 9:30 AM

MONDAY JUNE 16TH

• Pajama Storytime @ Public Library Williston - 6 PM

TUESDAY JUNE 17TH

• Yoga + Kittens @ Mondak Rescue Williston - 10 AM

• Tie Dye Lanyards @ Public Library Watford - 11 AM

• Pokemon League @ Envy Cards Williston - 5:30 PM

Upcoming Events…

• Annual Rotary Scramble @ Municipal Golf Course Williston - 6/21 ⏰ 9 AM

• Upper Missouri Vallley Fair @ UMVF Grounds Williston - 6/25 6/29 ⏰ 12 PM

• Money Mayhem @ Fox Hills Golf Course Watford - 6/28 & 6/29 ⏰ 8 AM

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BUSINESS BULLETIN

Local TCG Collectible Shop

Envy Cards is a local Trading Card Game (TCG) shop. But they are more than that. They also host weekly game nights. If you’re into Magic The Gathering, Pokemon or even D&D. They got you covered! Check out this business and shop local!

“ Best card store I’ve ever done business with. 10/10. ” - Kenny

ADOPTABLE PET

MEET: Tula

• Satus: Available

• Breed: Domestic Long Hair

• Size: Medium

• Age: Adult

• Gender: Female

• DOB: Unkown

Tula is believed to be around 10-14 years old. Her front paws are declawed. She is mostly blind but gets around extremely well. Her nose works great! She is litter box trained and loves to sit on your lap.

If you’re interested in Tula, or any other fur babies looking for a home. Press the button below. ⬇️

WEEKLY GAME

Okay everyone, the time is upon us. There are only a few days left until we pick the winner of our giveaway! We will put all the names of our entrants into a randomizer this Sunday. Please stay tuned on our socials, thats where we will announce it first. Thank you all for coming along this ride with us.

Thanks for being here! And as always, stay tuned every Wednesday!

Answer to the quiz: B) Gladstone