Bakken News Roundup

• A shifting parking lot behind the Baymont by Wyndham Williston hotel in Williston has forced the building's temporary closure, following a city-issued order to vacate. 

• A second arrest was made in connection with a house search conducted by the Northwest Narcotics Task Force earlier this month. Jessy Emerson Paulsen, 32, was arrested Wednesday (July 16) after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase along West Dakota Parkway in Williston.

• A California man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into at least two vehicles in Williston over the past week.

• McKenzie County, the heart of North Dakota’s oil and gas industry, is experiencing significant growth and technological advancements in oil drilling, but nagging struggles persist with workforce and housing shortages, according to County Commissioner Joel Brown. 

• The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is set to expand its K-9 Unit, a move approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 15, that includes out-of-state travel for a new deputy and canine. The decision underscores the county’s commitment to enhancing its law enforcement capabilities with specialized resources.

• Jelly Roll snags first sell-out crowd at 2025 North Dakota State Fair.

THINGS TO DO

(Highlighted Event Locations Include Links For More Info)

WEDNESDAY JULY 23RD

• Tot Time @ Jacobson Park Watford - 10 AM

• Drop-In Session @ Fort Buford Trenton - 11 AM

• Blackout Bingo @ Midway Junction Williston - 6 PM

• Game Night @ 108 Main St Williston - 7 PM

THURSDAY JULY 24TH

• Baby Time @ Community Library Williston - 10 AM

• Story Time @ Public Library Watford - 10:30 AM

• Toddler Time @ Community Library Williston - 11 AM

• Frontier Games @ Fort Buford Trenton - 2 PM

• Summer Nights On Main @ Downtown Williston - 5 PM

• Dance Night @ DK’s Williston - 7 PM

• After Party @ Cattails Williston - 9 PM

FRIDAY JULY 25TH

• Blast & Cast @ Painted Woods Trenton - 1 PM

• Kids Night Out @ 11 1st Ave E Williston - 5:30 PM

• Open Mic @ James Memorial Williston - 6 PM

• Chess Tournament @ Williston Games & More - 6 PM

• Friday Magic @ Envy Cards Williston - 7 PM

SATURDAY JULY 26TH

• Western Star Shootout @ Painted Woods Trenton - 8 AM

• Roots And Wings Fest @ Spring Lake Park Williston - 10 AM

• Where Rivers Meet @ Fort Burford Trenton - 10 AM

• Dungeons & Dragons @ Community Library Williston - 1:30 PM

• Blast & Cast @ Painted Woods Trenton - 4 PM

• Game Night @ James Memorial Center Williston - 7 PM

• Dungeons & Dragons @ Envy Cards Williston - 7 PM

• Karaoke @ Moose Lodge Williston - 8 PM

• Ozzy Tribute Band @ Stateline Event Center Bainville - 9:30 PM

SUNDAY JULY 27TH

• Blackout Bingo @ The Shop Bar Williston - 5 PM

MONDAY JULY 28TH

• Pajama Storytime @ Community Library Williston - 6 PM

TUESDAY JULY 29TH

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

• Dance Night @ James Memorial Center Williston - 7 PM

• Band Concert @ Bethel Center Lawn Williston - 7:30 PM

Upcoming Events…

• Richland County Fair @ County Fairgrounds Sidney - 7/30 ⏰ 12:30 AM

• Chokecherry Fest @ Davidson Park Williston - 8/8 ⏰ 4 PM

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