Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighter Lucas Krueger returns to the Bismarck Fire Department after a 14-month deployment with the National Guard, exemplifying service and dedication. City of Bismarck
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman faces charges including driving under the influence after leading a high-speed chase and crashing into a bridge near Bismarck. Bismarck Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck artist Linda Donlin channels her passion for North Dakota's landscapes into a children's book, 'The Magic of Medora,' aiming to inspire love for the area's history. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ August Phillips, a Century High School senior recognized as a leader and MDU Resources Teen of the Week, aims to use his future in vocal music education to ensure educational equity and support for all students. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ North Dakota introduces a new financial literacy website, SmartWithMyMoney.nd.gov, designed to improve financial understanding for students and educators, part of an initiative aiming to enhance statewide financial literacy by 2027. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota's legislative session began with an opening featuring a historic 115-year-old punchbowl from the USS North Dakota, attracting attention and care from attendees. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Bismarck radiologist, Dr. Bruce Gardner, invents a safer Foley catheter design, reducing the risk of injury from forceful removal, now FDA approved and set for distribution. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bismarck Larks announce their ninth Northwoods League season schedule, starting May 28, featuring 36 home games with a theme celebrating their ninth year and community engagement. KX News
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2025 Masks in the Moonlight Fundraiser
A community fundraising event featuring mystery and magic, supporting the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation.
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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.
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Virtual Tour of Hay Creek Lodge
Explore the amenities and services of Hay Creek Lodge, a senior living community focused on quality care and dining.
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Central Dakota Card Show - February 2025
The Central Dakota Card Show is an upcoming event for card collectors to gather, trade, and enhance their collections at Fox Island Boat Ramp in Bismarck.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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