Local News

Produced water spill occurs

WILLISTON – Prima Exploration, Inc. reported to state officials that a produced water spill occurred at the Smoky Butte 1 SWD site, 36 miles north of Williston on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division was notified that 800 barrels of produced water were released onto the Divide County location. As of Wednesday, Sept. 9, a total of 1,000 barrels has been recovered, including 200 barrels of rainwater. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production. A N.D. Oil and Gas inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.

Outdoor festival learning experience for youth

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other organizations hosted the 19th annual Outdoor Youth Festival at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoor Skills Park on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, Thursday, Sept. 3. The two-hour evening event featured a ...

Firefighter’s Hall of Fame announces inductees

The North Dakota Firefighter's Museum Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees into the Hall of Fame with the ceremony to be held on Oct. 10, according to the museum. The banquet is open to the public and is being held in Garrison. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the museum will hold an open ...

Alexander holds Old Settlers’ Day

Williston group proposes to restore rare locomotive

WILLISTON — The Fort Buford 6th Infantry Association announced it has officially presented a comprehensive, volunteer-led proposal to the Williston Parks & Recreation District to cosmetically restore historic Great Northern Steam Locomotive 3059 in downtown Williston’s Railroad Park. ...

Research Center precipitation

On Monday, Sept. 7, at 8 a.m., 0.62-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the 24-hour period. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m., 0.45-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period.