Good morning, Bismarck.

The City of Bismarck invites residents to submit photos showcasing the community's essence for its annual image collection, with selected ones to be featured in city publications.

Eleven children in North Dakota, including a set of twins, celebrated their first holidays with their forever families on National Adoption Day, marking new beginnings filled with love, gifts, and happiness.

The NFPA advises removing Christmas trees from homes promptly to mitigate fire risks, noting that trees become more hazardous the longer they remain indoors.

Timothy Two Horses was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for the murder of Ernest Ells in a dispute about meth, requiring him to serve nearly 43 years before eligibility for parole.

North Dakota opens applications for a motor fuel tax refund for specific uses like farming and government operations, starting January 1, 2025.

Dr. Dan Leingang, with a significant background at Bismarck State College, has been appointed as the acting president starting January 2.

The North Dakota legislative session will focus on property taxes and education, including debates on free school lunches and the use of public funds for private schools.

The CDC reports that educating children on body safety, including knowledge of anatomy, boundaries, and consent, is crucial given that at least one in four girls and one in 20 boys in the U.S. experience sexual abuse, mostly by someone they know.

2025 Masks in the Moonlight Fundraiser

A community fundraising event featuring mystery and magic, supporting the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation.

Vinterfest Evergreen Crown Making Workshop

A workshop where participants can create Yule crowns with winter greens and dried flowers, led by a local flower farmer and artist.