🌱 1st Quarter WBOR General Membership Meeting and 10 more events

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A bit of ice in the afternoon, with a high of 31 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Some brightening, temps: high: 38, low: 20.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy; windy, colder, with a high of 28 and low of -6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• 1st Quarter WBOR General Membership Meeting
  Williston Area Recreation Center (ARC) · Williston , ND , Springbrook
  11:30 am
• Holiday Lights Drive to benefit The Ridge PTO
  Spring Lake Park , 5906 2nd Ave W Building A , Williston
  5:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Williston Coyotes vs Bottineau Stars Braves
  Agri Sports Complex · Williston , ND , Springbrook
  5:00 pm
• Holiday Lights Drive to benefit McVay Elementary PTO
  Spring Lake Park , 5906 2nd Ave W Building A , Williston
  5:30 pm
• Williston Coyotes vs West Fargo Packers
  Agri Sports Complex · Williston , ND , Springbrook
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• GBB Minot Hoopster vs. TBD
  Stanley 2 Stanley, ND 58784
• Walk with a DOC
  West River Community Center , 2004 Fairway St , Dickinson
  9:00 am
• BBB Stanley vs TGU @ MSU Dome
  Stanley 2 Stanley, ND 58784
  11:00 am
• GBB vs. TGU @MSU
  Stanley 2 Stanley, ND 58784
  12:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Holiday Lights Drive to benefit Band Day 2027
  Spring Lake Park , 5906 2nd Ave W Building A , Williston
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• GBB @ Berthold vs Alexander
  Stanley 2 Stanley, ND 58784
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Amid the bustle of the holiday season, simple acts of kindness can bring calm and connection to even the busiest days.
  Whether it's offering patience, lending a hand, or showing gratitude, small gestures can transform stress into warmth and understanding. Find ways to… (Nextdoor )
• Walk in vaccine clinic at New Town Senior Center- 223 Eagle Dr.
  - Dec. 29th 1pm-3pm- all vaccines, all ages. We will bill BCBS, Sanford, United Health Care, Medica, Meritain, Medicaid, and Medicare Part B please… (Nextdoor )

• TTK Enterprises posted a job opening for Roustabout Pusher in Watford City. Apply here.
• McKenzie County 1 School District posted a job opening for 12 Month Custodian in Watford City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexander here.

🗞 Nearby News

Williston

• ‘Chance of a lifetime': Turtle Mountain Community School nears completion of Equine Center, greenhouse (kfyrtv.com)
• Souris Valley Animal Shelter explains proposed admin fee increases for city pound contract (kfyrtv.com)
• Winter Access Policy Set For Lake Sakakawea, Audubon (roundupweb.com)

Dickinson

• The Dickinson Press Area Athletics, Dec. 22, 2025 (thedickinsonpress.com)
• Reprinted: Photo plates give a unique glimpse into the Press's past (thedickinsonpress.com)

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