Williston's Wal-Mart May Lead Company In Annual Fundraising Campaign -- October 3, 2016

The Williston Herald data points:

• Williston Wal-Mart is leading the company's fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network hospitals
• spokesman predicts that Williston Wal-Mart will be the top contributor to Wal-Mart's national fundraising campaign
• at height of oil boom in Williston, Wal-Mart "hardly" reached $40,000 during the annual campaign
• for 2016, Williston Wal-Mart set ambitious goal: $50,000

When I was out in Williston last week, I stopped by Wal-Mart. Some observations:

• the road was under construction (again) to make it wider for all the traffic
• the lot was not overflowing, but it was full
• there were no RVs or evidence of folks living in the parking lot
• a sign upon entering Wal-Mart: hiring; starting wage: $15/hour
• the store was in incredibly good shape; clean; well-stocked; very, very friendly staff

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The Williston Tunnel

Extending the growing season in North Dakota. From The Williston Herald.