Bismarck Local News – Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Folding Angels, a local community group, meets every second Saturday from September through May to create greeting cards donated to the state penitentiary and Ward County Jail. The group has donated roughly 120,000 cards to brighten recipients' days. KFYR-TV

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Residents who bought qualifying beef cuts from grocery stores between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 may receive part of an $87.5M settlement from major processors (claim forms are due online by June 30). A fairness hearing is scheduled for May 12, so payments will come after court approval. KX News

HEALTH NEWS

➤ North Dakota Health and Human Services reported 1,725 flu cases and 87 hospitalizations from Dec. 21-27, along with 322 COVID-19 cases and 39 hospitalizations. The update showed that 17.45% of eligible residents were vaccinated, with high-risk groups (young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with conditions) prioritized for protection. KX News

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