Williston Wire Updates: Williston Economic Director Tom Rolfstad To Retire; Home Depot Opens In Williston;

I am just relieved Tom Rolfstad survived the "Bakken" hurricane and can now retire. A well-deserved congratulations. A toast that he will have 39 wonderful years in Hawaii.

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Quarterly Sales Tax Results For Major Cities In North Dakota

Williston Again Leads The State

1Q14 sales tax results for North Dakota:

• Williston: $779, 088,093
• Fargo: $562,591,475
• Dickinson: $309,758,391
• no other ND city over $400,000

1Q13 sales tax results for North Dakota:

• Williston:  $790,192,261
• Fargo: $543,190,714
• no other city over $400,000

1Q12 sales tax results for North Dakota:

• Williston: $791,005,325
• Fargo: 541,856,567

1Q11:

• Williston: $447,058,253
• Fargo: $480,906,616

1Q10:

• Williston: $215,924,254
• Fargo: $460,281,371

The record quarter for Williston:

• 3Q12: $952,804,340

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Williams County leads the state in average annual salary: $78,390

• North Dakota average annual salary: $48,000
• National average annual salary: $49,000

Home Depot opens in Williston.

Cornerstone Development (southern California-based) celebrated a ground breaking ceremony at the Pheasant Crossing Subdivision, near 42nd Street and University Avenue: 57 single family homes; 36 twin sites, and 144 apartment units.

New apartment unit opens, Eagle Crest Apartment Homes: 168 units; 3710 26th Street West in Williston.