WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - It’s been a challenge, but Williston city officials are trying to entice a big-box retailer to come to northwest North Dakota.

Commissioners voted Tuesday night to create a new liquor license specific to large retailers.

Mayor Howard Klug said they did something similar to get Buffalo Wild Wings to come to town.

“I hope this is another way that retailers know that we are willing to support them,” said Klug.

Klug said the city is seeing interest, but several factors are against them, including location and inflation.

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