Bismarck Local News – Thursday, January 1st, 2026

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Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Seven new babies were born in the KFYR-TV newsroom in 2025, making it the busiest year for births since 1953. Births ranged from Jan. 19 to Nov. 17, with most staff welcoming their first child and one family welcoming a second. KFYR-TV
➤ Jody Kerzman looks back at uplifting stories from 2025 that made residents smile and highlighted what matters most in our community — a reflective feature encouraging us to remember last year’s feel-good moments. KFYR-TV

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Riverfront Huckleberry House in Bismarck halted regular service on Wednesday amid an eviction fight with its landlord. Bismarck Tribune
➤ Huckleberry House, the riverfront restaurant, closed for regular service Wednesday while it fights eviction over $85,636 in unpaid rent due to parking restrictions during bridge repairs. The case is under further court review as the restaurant reassesses its next steps. KFYR-TV
➤ The Bismarck Tribune, owned by Lee Enterprises, is set to see leadership changes as billionaire David Hoffman invests $35 million and is expected to become Chairman—an effort aimed at stabilizing the company's finances, though local impacts remain unconfirmed. KFYR-TV
➤ Florida-based billionaire David Hoffmann, a Missouri native, will become chair of the company that owns the Bismarck Tribune after completing a $35 million purchase of a controlling stake in Lee Enterprises. The deal marks a new chapter for the local media firm. Bismarck Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The ND Department of Health and Human Services will reduce some child care subsidies to address an unexpected funding gap of $35.5 million, which may raise costs for working families. Bismarck Tribune

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