Maybe 10 Percent of Williston Internet Viewers Will Christmas Shop in Williston This Year -- The Bakken, North Dakota, USA

According to the Williston Herald poll asking the question, "where will you do most of your holiday shopping this year?"

Of course, most folks answering are probably avid internet folks, so the poll will be skewed, but it is very sad and very concerning. Here are the results at the moment:

• Online: 343 votes, 47%
• Elsewhere: (other than Williston, Minot, Bismarck): 144 votes, 20%
• Minot: 92 votes, 13%
• Bismarck: 69 votes, 9%
• Williston in general: 43 votes, 6%
• Williston Wal-Mart: 22 votes, 3%
• Williston, downtown: 19 votes, 3%

I am absolutely amazed at the almost 50% who will shop on-line for MOST of their holiday shopping.