Bakken News Roundup

• Just after midnight on June 14, officers made contact with approximately 75 individuals, ranging in ages from 14 to 25, gathering around a large bonfire at "The Pit” (A known local party spot). As a result, there were two DUI arrests, including one DUI refusal, three marijuana-related charges, one tobacco violation, one warrant arrest, 14 curfew violations, and 17 minor in consumption citations. 

• A Watford City man was arrested for stalking and criminal trespassing after he broke into a woman's apartment and jumped into her bed. 

• A Tioga man was arrested for assaulting and threatening a juvenile male.

• Williams County Sheriff's Office conducted a sex offender compliance check. Out of the 27 compliance checks, 24 offenders were found to be in-compliance and two individuals no longer reside in Williams County. One individual was not in compliance, according to the release from the WCSO.

• Williston Care Flight, ran by GFK Flight Support in partnership with the Williston Fire Department, launched earlier this month, restoring the emergency service that the area had lacked for nearly two years. 

• This week is the Upper Missouri Valley Fair in Williston. If you’re around, head out and enjoy the festivities!

THINGS TO DO

(Highlighted Event Locations Include Links For More Info)

WEDNESDAY JUNE 25TH

• Pie Baking Contest @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 7:30 AM

• Atlas To Arrows @ Fort Buford Williston - 11 AM

• Co-Op BBQ Feed @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 5 PM

• Bingo @ Midway Junction Williston - 6 PM

• Kat Perkins @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 9 PM

THURSDAY JUNE 26TH

• Mom Walk @ Western Star Complex Williston - 10 AM

• Frontier Games @ Fort Buford Williston - 2 PM

• Brushstrokes With Bev @ Lewis & Clark Museum Alexander - 6 PM

• Metal Earring Class @ Rough Rider Center Watford - 6 PM

• Bulls & Broncs @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 7 PM

• Brandon Jones Band @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 9 PM

FRIDAY JUNE 27TH

• Commander Night @ Rough Rider Center Watford - 6 PM

• Open Mic @ James Memorial Williston - 6 PM

• Race Night @ Williston Speedway Williston - 7 PM

• Friday Night Magic @ Envy Cards Williston - 7 PM

• Big Top Radio @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 9 PM

SATURDAY JUNE 28TH

• Money Mayhem @ Fox Hills Watford - 8 AM

• Badlands Blast @ County Sportsman’s Club Watford - 9 AM

• Beer Olympics @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 10:30 AM

• Pride Picnic @ Spring Lake Park Williston - 12 PM

• Confluence Learning Lab @ Fort Buford Williston - 2 PM

• Guitar Workshop @ Roughrider Center Watford - 2:30 PM

• Vintage Pokemon Tournament @ Williston Games & More - 4 PM

• Demolition Derby @ Fair Grounds Sidney - 6:30 PM

• Race Night @ Williston Speedway Williston - 7 PM

• Game Night @ James Memorial Williston - 7 PM

• Dungeons & Dragons @ Envy Cards Williston - 7 PM

• “Henry V” @ Veteran Park Sidney - 7:30 PM

• Big Top Radio @ UMV Fairgrounds Williston - 9 PM

SUNDAY JUNE 29TH

• Reel History @ Fort Buford Williston - 11 AM

• Money Mayhem @ Fox Hills Watford - 4 PM

• Bingo @ The Shop Williston - 5 PM

MONDAY JUNE 30TH

• Underwater Kids Art @ James Memorial Williston - 4 PM

TUESDAY JULY 1ST

• Summer Nights On Main @ Downtown Williston - 5 PM

Upcoming Events…

• Dakota Classic @ Williston Speedway Williston - 7/8 ⏰ 7 PM

• WUFC Golf Tournament @ Eagle Ridge Williston - 7/18 ⏰ 9:30 AM

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