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Katie Ledecky makes a big splash in Omaha
Time has come for the world to turn its attention to Tokyo, Japan as the delayed 2020 Summer Olympic Games are drawing near. While COVID-19 delivered a staggering blow, organizers put everything on hold and plans now call for the event to begin July 23 and run through August 8. Read more
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WHS hires new wrestling coach; 9 wrestlers prep for national tourney
Gresh Jones was hired as the new wrestling coach for Williston High School. He was hired three weeks ago and has been in Williston for about three months. He said so far he has been helping with club practices, doing open mats for the high school boys and girls and has also helped with strength and conditioning every day this summer. Read more
LATEST NEWS
Coyote Clay Target League receives $10K donation
The Williston Coyote Clay Target League received a $10,000 donation from Edgar M. Boyd Post 37. Jon Nelson, the third Vice President of Post 37, presented the check to Penny Slagle, the head coach for the league, on June 16. “This donation given to us was such a pleasant surprise... Read more
LOCAL PICK
Keybirds lose doubleheader in Bismarck
Quite the polar opposites occurred for the Williston Post 37 Keybirds baseball team on Wednesday, June 16 in their doubleheader. On the one hand, the Keybirds suffered a 12-0 loss to Bismarck, but on the other hand, the Keybirds played a terrific game and lost by just one run in a 12-11 final. Read more