Last weekend for BCycle bike share before winter
The four BisParks bike share stations shut down for the season Monday, Oct. 12.
Read at Bismarck Parks and Recreation →Archive
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Friday, Oct 9, 2026
Bismarck lawmaker proposes $3,400 yearly teacher stipend
The bill aims at the state's teacher shortage and has the state K-12 superintendent's support.
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North Dakota's fourth-grade history books get a rewrite
The State Historical Society is updating the curriculum for the first time in about 20 years.
Read at Bismarck Source →
Guest Editorial: A Challenge to StrongND Funding Measure 1
A former state senator takes aim at the group backing Measure 1 ahead of the November vote.
Read at North Dakota's Watchdog Update →
Burleigh Auditor Responds To Watchdog Report
Burleigh County's auditor went on Facebook Live to push back on a Watchdog report.
Read at North Dakota's Watchdog Update →
City Commission Tuesday: school bond, Fire Station #6, camping ban draft
The Oct. 13 meeting at 5:15 p.m. includes a BPS bond presentation, a Fire Station #6 timeline update and the prohibited-camping ordinance.
Read at City of Bismarck →Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Daily Bismarck sky time-lapse, Oct. 8
The whole day over Bismarck, sped up, from a home weather station camera.
Read at BismarckWeather.Net →
AG: Mandan school bus contractor exempt from open records law
The Attorney General ruled the bus company isn't a public entity because it contracts at fair market value.
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Millions pour into North Dakota ballot measure campaigns
In-state and national groups are funding both sides of the school meals and voting threshold amendments.
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North Dakota wants public input on SNAP candy and soda limits
New rules are pushed back to Nov. 1, and residents can send comments until then.
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ND Country Fest 2027 lineup announced for New Salem
The 10th annual festival west of Bismarck has its roster, with several returning favorites.
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North Dakotans can now claim generic drug price-fixing refunds
The Attorney General says the claims process is open for people who overpaid.
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Dakota Zoo director retiring after four decades
He joined the zoo in 1985 and grew its conservation and education work.
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Oliver County State’s Attorney Resigns. The Only Candidate Still Running Is Being Sued Over Alleged Fraud
The Oliver County prosecutor is out, and the last candidate left in the race is facing a lawsuit.
Read at 701 Report →
Burleigh County Water Resource District meeting on local access TV
The water board’s meeting is airing live on government access channels and streaming through Dakota Media Access.
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Mandan seeks residents for 12 city board seats
Applications for eight boards and committees, from Airport Authority to Civil Service, are due Oct. 31 for terms starting in 2027.
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18th Avenue SE access off 3rd Street closes Oct. 12 in Mandan
Storm sewer work for the Memorial Highway rebuild will detour Meadowlands traffic through Oct. 24.
Read at City of Mandan →Bismarck Fire Department Responds to Butler Machinery Fire
Bismarck firefighters were called to a fire at the Butler Machinery facility Wednesday afternoon. Official city update.
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Firefighters respond to fire at Butler Machinery
Bismarck Fire answered a fire call at the Butler Machinery facility Wednesday afternoon; the city posted details online.
Read at City of Bismarck →No Kings! North Dakota, Saturday Oct. 17
A resident posted about a No Kings protest planned for Saturday, Oct. 17. Details in the thread.
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Mandan police promote Brandon Hauck to lieutenant
The nine-year veteran and Immediate Action Team leader will now oversee two patrol squads.
Read at Mandan Police Department →Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
Seven coffins recovered from North Dakota Capitol grounds
Seven coffins came up out of the ground at the Capitol. Old Bismarck history, resurfacing.
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Burleigh County Sheriff marks a deputy’s 5-year milestone
The sheriff’s office recognized one of its deputies for five years of service to the county.
Read at Burleigh County Sheriff's Department →Fall Leaf Collection
Free curbside leaf pickup is coming for Bismarck residents later this month. The city post has the weeks and the rules.
Read at City of Bismarck →Army Corps sets Oct. 26 Bismarck meeting on Missouri River operations
The public meeting on reservoir system operations is at 1 p.m. at BSC’s NECE building.
Read at Burleigh County →
Basin Electric donation stocks Bismarck police for Trunk-or-Treat season
Officers will have extra treats to hand out at October Trunk-or-Treat events around town, thanks to a donation from the co-op.
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Accounting Error in Burleigh County Leaves Local Entities Facing $900,000 Property Tax Shortfall
A county bookkeeping mistake left local taxing entities short on property tax money. Watchdog argues it fits a longer pattern.
Read at North Dakota's Watchdog Update →Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
Mayor Proposes Low-Barrier Shelter, Jail Option for Repeat Campers
The mayor floated a low-barrier shelter paired with a jail option for people who keep camping. 701 Report followed up with written questions.
Read at 701 Report →Bismarck Mayor Proposes Path Forward for Low-Barrier Shelter
The city's own account of the mayor's low-barrier shelter proposal. Read it next to the independent coverage.
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Second person dies after Oct. 2 crash at West Main and Missouri
Bismarck police say a 17-year-old has now died from the two-vehicle crash; the investigation into alleged street racing continues.
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Bismarck home renovation unearths decades of local family history
A renovation turned up decades of one Bismarck family's history.
Read at Bismarck Source →Monday, Oct 5, 2026
24th Street Neighbors Form Coalition to Change Camping Rules
Neighbors near 24th Street organized into a coalition and want the city to rewrite its camping rules.
Read at 701 Report →
Mandan Police Department is hiring officers
Applications are open now for police officer positions with the City of Mandan.
Read at Mandan Police Department →BVMPL Presents Fall BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) Series
The library brings back its read-to-a-dog program for kids who want low-pressure reading practice.
Read at City of Bismarck →Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
Kids hiking boots
A parent asks where to find affordable kids hiking boots in Bismarck. Locals answer in the comments.
Read at r/bismarck →Checklist to vote in North Dakota for November 3rd
A Redditor shared a checklist of what you need to vote in North Dakota on Nov. 3.
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Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health offers free Narcan training and supplies
Public Health is handing out free Narcan and showing people how to use it.
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Community protests increased ICE activity in Bismarck
Residents turned out to protest increased immigration enforcement in town.
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