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Williston, North Dakota

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Location

The Resume

    (1887- )
    Named after Daniel Willis James
    Located in Williams County
    Sixth largest city in North Dakota
    Population: 29,160 as of the 2020 census

Why Williston, North Dakota might be annoying:

    It is extremely cold and harsh winters.
    Its economy predominantly relies on the oil industry.
    It is located in an obscure region of North Dakota.
    Its oil boom during the 2010s led to the city suffering from infrastructure problems due to the sudden influx of people settling in the city.
    As a result of the boom, their cost of living skyrocketed considerably.

Why Williston, North Dakota might not be annoying:

    It is located near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers.
    It is the hometown of legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson.
    It saw a steady population growth every year since its inception.
    It is home to the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, located 25 miles from the city.
    Its oil boom in 2010 led to many people relocating to the city, with some locals referring to it as the 'modern day Gold Rush.'

Credit: Ricky


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    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying